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Archive for July, 2006



A Crash Course in Forex Education

Monday, July 31st, 2006

The Forex, or foreign currency exchange, is all about money. Money from all over the world is bought, sold and traded. On the Forex, anyone can buy and sell currency and with possibly come out ahead in the end. When dealing with the foreign currency exchange, it is possible to buy the currency of one country, sell it and make a profit. Continue Reading »



Golden Profits

Sunday, July 30th, 2006

This past week we have been getting earnings from oil companies. Some are great others are so so, but here is a list of what is in thus far. Continue Reading »



The Stock Market: A Historical Perspective

Friday, July 28th, 2006

Perhaps one of the most commonly known investments, and most successful for that matter, in which people participate on a regular basis is stock trading. Stock trading empowers people to meet the financial standards and objectives so that the maximum amount of profit can be achieved. Therefore, it is imperative to have a working knowledge of the stock market and stocks so that you are able to see how they work together to better enhance your investment future. Continue Reading »



Commodity Etf

Tuesday, July 25th, 2006

Have you ever wanted to get in on the commodities market but your have no idea where to invest or how? You can now with a few new ETF’s that are commodity driven. From this you can get in the oil, gold, corn, beans, and other commodities that you read and hear about. Continue Reading »



Blackouts

Monday, July 24th, 2006

HCA Inc. took the Dow over 180 points as it reached 11,051 for trading on Monday. I imagine this will be short lived, but it shows with a positive upbeat the Dow will jump forward. I think the Dow is under priced and has wonderful chance of breaking records this year, but the news of the world and energy drives the markets down. Continue Reading »



Up to Bat

Sunday, July 23rd, 2006

These last few days of trading brought drop offs in several markets. This week is starting off with some buy outs as HCA Inc. is said have been acquired for $21 billion by a private group not yet known. Continue Reading »



Oil Investing

Friday, July 21st, 2006

Oil is one of the most vital commodities known to man. Powering essential items such as cars, planes and trains. It produces items such as plastic and petroleum jelly. It represents an intrinsic part of modern life. Continue Reading »



Picking Apple

Wednesday, July 19th, 2006

Bernanke talks the markets listen as the Dow has hit its second largest gain of the year jumping 212 to 11,011. Just as the Dow struck gains so did the NASDAQ 37.49 and the S&P 22.95. A very positive outlook on today’s markets. Continue Reading »



Down Down Down

Tuesday, July 18th, 2006

Oil falls (73.54) for the second day! Not really big drops just enough to talk about to the people to feel good. Usually a cents compared to the dollar gains, but today it fell 1.76 today. With this good news we get the bad news as the second Atlantic tropical storm is forming. Hmmmm I wonder where this is going 80 or 90 per barrel of oil. Continue Reading »



Unstable

Monday, July 17th, 2006

The markets are not so good because the world seems to be unstable. In one way or another much of the people are divided on who is right and who is wrong. Often times it is those who care the most suffer the most as the big politicians and other forms of power push and pull their weight across the globe until someone takes it a step further. Continue Reading »



Tradition Returns

Wednesday, July 12th, 2006

Today the markets in the USA took a bit of tumble due to the trade deficit of $63.8 billion for the month of May. The Dow fell 121.59 and NASDAQ dipped 38.62 from this news. Oil went the other direction as it is close to 75 a barrel. Continue Reading »



Treasure Chest

Monday, July 10th, 2006

Disney will be looking good to many has its film “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” broke records this past weekend as it took in over $135 million for its opening. This film broke records as it earned beyond what many imagined. Continue Reading »



Smoking it Up

Thursday, July 6th, 2006

The Dow try to get back what it lost yesterday as it was up 73 to 11,225. Oil prices are holding on to the all time highs of above 75 per barrel. Continue Reading »



Propaganda Highs

Wednesday, July 5th, 2006

Oil has hit new highs as it continues to climb through the loom and gloom of world events. Currently the price is above $75 and it seems the markets are going to keep it going up, up, and away if they can have their way. Continue Reading »



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