Thinking of investing in a hedge fund? Here are some tips for sniffing out potential fraud. | UTAH SECURITIES FRAUD

Thinking of investing in a hedge fund? Here are some tips for sniffing out potential fraud. Posted on March 15, 2011 by Mark Pugsley This is the text of a terrific article that appeared in the Wall…


With Iran Offline, Oil Could Jump 30%

Despite our massive emergency oil reserves (see here), the IMF estimates a halt in Iran crude could produce a rather dramatic effect in the price of oil: "If Iran halts exports to countries without…


Pension Pulse: Hidden Burden of Ultra-Low Interest Rates?

Guest Post By: Leo Kolivakis via Pension Pulse: Hidden Burden of Ultra-Low Interest Rates?.   Matthew Philips and Dakin Campbell of Bloomberg report, Banks Join Pensions in Squeeze as Federal…


Fresh Off an Insider Trading Charge, Did Einhorn Sandbag Green Mountain?

Up 21% after hours yesterday and finishing today almost 24% from yesterday's close, it certainly seems that Green Mountain Coffee Rosters isn't the dark and gloomy picture that David Einhorn painted…


WATCH: Facebook’s $200 Million Graffiti Artist

WATCH: Facebook’s $200 Million Graffiti Artist Posted by Jackie Cohen on February 2nd, 2012 12:58 PM David Choe, the graffiti artist who covered Facebook’s walls took compensation in the form of…


Thinking About Retirement? Forget 401Ks, Graffiti Pays... A Lot.

Ok, so maybe picking up a can of spray paint isn't the best retirement option for everyone, but it certainly worked out for David Choe.  Back in 2005 and under the direction of Napster kingpin Sean…


12 Rules Stockpickers Live By

The Magellan Fund has never been as strong and consistent a performer after Peter Lynch left the helm.  There are many postulates as to why this is the case.  I am going to introduce a new one.  Few…


Loosening China's Kung Fu Grip, One Finger at a Time..

Remember when China, producer of 95% of all the world's rare earths, sent shockwaves through the rare earth markets by announcing a 40% reduction in rare earth production (seen here), and further…


FACT SHEET: President Obama’s Plan to Help Responsible Homeowners and Heal the Housing Market | The White House

From: The White House "In his State of the Union address, President Obama laid out a Blueprint for an America Built to Last, calling for action to help responsible borrowers and support a housing…