Facebook IPO Is On Nasdaq

Well, we can all stop holding our breaths..  FB is on the Nasdaq.   Facebook Picks Nasdaq for I.P.O. - NYTimes.com.


Bull Markets Are Everywhere. Here's One In Sand

US Silica went public at the beginning of February.  And the first direct play on sand has been on a tear ever since. Up around 24%, SLCAs appreciation has been due to the rising demand for sand in…


We Will See QE3. Just Not Until We Need It

The notes from yesterday's Fed meeting have managed to spur back-to-back down days in the market, seemingly all based on the lack of language hinting at an immediate round of Quantative Easing.  This…


Why Are Oil Markets So Short Sighted?

Other than the occasional headline, the Iran embargo is a distant memory.  And oil markets seemed to forget that an increasing oil reserve is a direct result of preparing for such an embargo.  Just…


Why is the market down today?

How about the fact it's been going straight up for weeks on end? Or the fact that what the Fed minutes revealed was no surprise but any excuse for a sell-off was prompted by traders itching to short…


Banking On The Banks: Is Morgan Stanley A Buy?

According to Richard Bove, you'd be stupid to even think no.  While Bove is right, it's lagged all but one of the big banks (WFC) with just a 30% gain YTD, that doesn't have any effect on future…


Your New Printer Will Be A Game Changer, If It's From 3D Systems

Can't think of why you would need a 3D printer?  Then you're not thinking hard enough.  3D systems (DDD)  launches their home version later this month, and then you'll see just how limitless the…


What Is Going On With Ford's (F) Volume?

Ford killed it in sales for the month of march.  Even GM's numbers were strong (although below expectations).  So what's stifling the boost that Ford saw in the first two hours of trading?  Not to…


J.P. Morgan-" Trading at practically unthinkable valuation levels, Halliburton has by far the most upside.."

I've been losing money on Halliburton for the last month but probably not as much as J.P. Morgan clients.  If you would like to view this report in its entirety , you should call your J.P. Morgan…


RBC Accused By CFTC Of Largest Trading Scheme To Date

Just earlier today, the Royal Bank of Canada (ticker RY) found out they have a serious situation on their hands involving some of their trading practices.  It appears the Commodity Futures Trading…