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…


Cash is trash market powers on

Today on CNBC, Federal Reserve Member Fisher adds his two cents.   "A lot of investors, quote unquote, have counted on us to provide the tailwind, rather than do the hard work that one needs to…


$8.5 Million To Settle Groupon Coupon Expiration Lawsuits

Part of a settlement on the 17 different pending lawsuits on Groupon's policies regarding the expiration date on their daily deals, the online coupon company is setting aside $8.5 million.  If you…


Time To Check Your Wallet: 1.5 Million Visa And Mastercard Numbers Stolen

Global Payments, the US based third party payment processor, just confirmed that hackers managed to escape with up to 1.5 million of their customers credit card numbers.  This is positive news…