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The Haiku of Finance for 01/27/12

Fitch cuts Euro gradesRisk of leaving eurozoneMore ratings cuts loom Similar stories ...

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College Aid Overhaul Must Start With Bankruptcy Law

No one likes overpaying for a product of questionable value. College costs are now so exorbitantly high that elected leaders... Similar stories ...

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Daily ETF Roundup: UNG Surges On Production Cuts, UUP Falls On Lackluster GDP

Today saw markets finish off relatively flat as traders mulled over the news of the most recent GDP results. While last quart... Similar stories ...

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Post-FOMC video

As I started doing some research for NFTRH172, I came upon our dear leader speaking post-FOMC. The tone of Mr. B's voice sou... Similar stories ...

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Inconsistent nonsense

Worth reading this response by Victor the Cleaner in FOFOA comments to this question: “At the moment, in order to influ... Similar stories ...

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The Fed, the S&P 500, & Why Gold Is Shining Bright

“I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever al... Similar stories ...

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Lithium Investment to Power Portfolios: Daniela Desormeaux

The lithium market is currently dominated by a handful of major producers, but investors naturally look to smaller junior ex... Similar stories ...

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What We're Reading ~ 1/27/12

A good performance year for some Tiger Cubs [Institutional Investor]David Einhorn rapped for insider trading in UK [FINaltern... Similar stories ...

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How a European views gold...

Aufwärts tendierend... En hausse... En alza... as measured in the common currency. If gold should clear the current resistan... Similar stories ...

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Attn NFTRH Subscribers: Email Update sent...

An email update just went out discussing the target on HUI and the support noted the other day. Also, USD's sentiment profil... Similar stories ...

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Citizen Economists posted a news story on their blog

Inflation targeting has come to the US

Reportage by Robin Harding and Michael Mackenzie in the Financial Times: The rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee pred... Similar stories ...

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Economic Events on January 27, 2012

At 8:30 AM Eastern time, the advance GDP report for the fourth quarter of 2011 will be announced. The consensus is an increa... Similar stories ...

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EGShares Plans Emerging Market ETFs With A Twist, ALPS Files For High Volatility Fund

The ETF industry is off to a hot start in 2012 as new products continue to roll out by the plateful while the economic backdr... Similar stories ...

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ETF Database posted a news story on their blog

Industry Firsts: Denmark ETF (EDEN), Finland ETF (EFNL) Debut

After recently becoming the first issuer to list products on the BATS Exchange, iShares followed up with six more internation... Similar stories ...

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ETF Database posted a news story on their blog

Friday’s ETF Chart To Watch: SPDR Gold Trust (GLD)

Stocks oscillated between positive and negative territory on Thursday as investors reacted to mixed economic data. Despite th... Similar stories ...

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Alfidi Capital posted a news story on their blog

The Haiku of Finance for 01/26/12

Samsung big profitHot smartphone competitionChallenge to Apple Similar stories ...

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Potential Fed QE3 Informing Anti-Dollar Trades

Let's take note of two seemingly unrelated developments. The Fed is busying itself making noise about another round of quant... Similar stories ...

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ETF Database posted a news story on their blog

Daily ETF Roundup: TAN Shines, XHB Sinks

Equities started the day in green territory and gave into selling pressures throughout the day as investors digested less-tha... Similar stories ...

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Education in India at the crossroads

The debate Roughly one decade ago, there was a strong debate in India about how we should tackle the problem of education. Th... Similar stories ...

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Biiwii (but... it is what it is) posted a news story on their blog

Base metals, incl. Cu

The old GYX chart was getting messy. Here's a new one viewed from a different angle that shows resistance and support. This... Similar stories ...

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Biggest Discount to the Value Investing Congress Expires Tomorrow

We wanted to let readers know that the Spring Value Investing Congress is right around the corner on May 6th & 7th. This yea... Similar stories ...

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Market Folly posted a news story on their blog

East Coast Asset Management's Q4 Letter: Embracing Uncertainty

Christopher Begg is out with East Coast Asset Management's Q4 2011 letter to investors. In it, he discusses the concept of e... Similar stories ...

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Market Folly posted a news story on their blog

David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital Q4 2011 Letter: Covered First Solar, Bought Dell

After a brief hiatus, MarketFolly.com is back in action covering top hedge funds. Right to the action: if you missed it, we ... Similar stories ...

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HUI vs. SPX

Monthly HUI-SPX ratio chart shows that the 'bullish gold stocks vs. broad market' stance is still a good one. Too bad so man... Similar stories ...

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Bear pukage over done?

The AdvisorShares actively managed short fund sure has been croaked. Where is the short term risk vs. reward, with the over ... Similar stories ...

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‘Mania’ in Junior Mining Stocks Predicted: Fayyaz Alimohamed

Fayyaz Alimohamed, CEO of Altair Ventures Inc. and publisher of the Acamar Journal, offers historical perspective and predict... Similar stories ...

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Biiwii (but... it is what it is) posted a news story on their blog

SPX & VIX

Time to start thinking about being either short the market, long volatility or both? Either way, it's just a potential trade... Similar stories ...

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NFTRH Email Update (Jan. 19)

NFTRH One long, confused sounding (really, just doing the mental work needed to sort things out) email update NFTRH subscr... Similar stories ...

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Attn: NFTRH subscribers...

Email update just sent out with parameters and a changing outlook on HUI beyond the short term. Also, per subscriber request... Similar stories ...

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ETF Database posted a news story on their blog

AdvisorShares Rolls Out Global Opportunities ETF (ACCU)

AdvisorShares added to its rapidly-growing lineup of active ETFs today with the debut of the Accuvest Global Opportunities ET... Similar stories ...

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Economic Events on January 26, 2012

At 8:30 AM Eastern time, the U.S. government will release its weekly Jobless Claims report. The consensus is that there were ... Similar stories ...

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Biiwii (but... it is what it is) posted a news story on their blog

German DAX: Breakout or trouble at resistance?

Well, that is still undetermined. But if it gets above this area and successfully holds, the target is 7000. ... Similar stories ...

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Canadian '.V's' continue their recovery

Canadian Venture has been rising since the waning days of 'tax loss selling' season in mid December. Is this just a predicta... Similar stories ...

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Base Metals updated

GYX broke through the resistance area, got above the EMA 200 and sets its sights on 430. Will Garth party on to GYX 430, SPX... Similar stories ...

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ETF Database posted a news story on their blog

Early ETF Stars Of 2012

The unfriendly economic landscape from 2011 has been gradually evolving into a much more optimistic environment in the new ye... Similar stories ...

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ETF Database posted a news story on their blog

Thursday’s ETF To Watch: Telecom ETF (VOX)

As we dive further into earnings season, investors will do their best to focus on relatively strong U.S. data, as opposed to ... Similar stories ...

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Alfidi Capital posted a news story on their blog

The Haiku of Finance for 01/25/12

"Buffett rule" tax planIgnores loopholes in tax codeFlat tax is more fair Similar stories ...

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Three Reasons Why Europe Will Detonate

I'll give you three reasons why going long European equities (especially banks) is extremely risky right now. First, the IMF ... Similar stories ...

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ETF Trading Gold Newsletter posted a news story on their blog

Yellow Gold Looks Strong Again…

The stock markets had a very solid session. Most charts shot higher after Apple beat estimates Tuesday night surging over 10%... Similar stories ...

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ETF Database posted a news story on their blog

Daily ETF Roundup: GDX Soars On Inflation Concerns, VXX Drops On Fed Decision

Stellar earnings from Apple and a pledge from the Fed to keep interest rates low until 2014 were enough to spark a broad-base... Similar stories ...

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Dear deflationists...

Get on the right side of this while you still have time. You are well schooled, intellectual and even in some cases genius i... Similar stories ...

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Potash’s Current Calm Promises an Exciting Future: Corey Dias

Last year marked the third-largest growth in the potash industry, but hesitancy from India and China may put things on hold ... Similar stories ...

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Stop following the bread crumbs!

I implore you, if you are doing so... "Inflation has been subdued in recent months, and longer-term inflation expectations... Similar stories ...

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Citizen Economists posted a news story on their blog

Nabobs alert

OK… listen up. Nabobs especially. Latest job counts are out and for December we again have a peak in terms of the hi... Similar stories ...

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The Technology Gap

A while back I theorized that government intervention in the market causes labor disruptions in that it pulls demand for tech... Similar stories ...

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ETF Database posted a news story on their blog

iShares Rolls Out Norway ETF (ENOR)

As expected, iShares became the first ETF issuer to list a product on the BATS Exchange today, debuting the MSCI Norway Inves... Similar stories ...

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Biiwii (but... it is what it is) posted a news story on their blog

Ag gravating markets? No, it is just the preparation for the coming of 'Inflationary 2012'

You play in the modern stock markets? The super dynamic markets we have enjoyed since Alan Greenspan began his most intense ... Similar stories ...

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ETF Database posted a news story on their blog

The 10 Most Profitable ETFs In The World

The ETF industry has long been known for the many advantages that it offers over competing mutual funds and other investment ... Similar stories ...

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Citizen Economists posted a news story on their blog

Economic Events on January 25, 2012

The Mortgage Bankers’ Association purchase index will be released at 7:00 AM Eastern time, providing an update on the q... Similar stories ...

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ETF Database posted a news story on their blog

Wednesday’s ETF To Watch: Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU)

In the midst of earnings season, many hoped that we could take a few weeks to focus on the U.S. economy and put international... Similar stories ...

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Alfidi Capital posted a news story on their blog

The Haiku of Finance for 01/24/12

Japan deficitFirst trade hole in many yearsBuried under debt Similar stories ...

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Look for Gold Juniors with Theme-Changing Catalysts: Annie Zhang

Annie Zhang, an analyst with Toronto-based investment bank Octagon Capital, is expecting some good stories to come out of Ar... Similar stories ...

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2012 Likely to Be Very Different From 2011

Regardless of what happens in the short-term (i.e. interim market correction of routine or severe degree upon completion of t... Similar stories ...

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Citizen Economists posted a news story on their blog

Flaring Contango

My inner energy futures trader is mesmerized by what is happening in the natural gas markets of late. If you do not wake up ... Similar stories ...

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A Third Option

Karl Denninger: In many ways the monetary policy issue is even more important, simply because we are running out of rope on o... Similar stories ...

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ETF Database posted a news story on their blog

International Bond ETF Guide: All the Options For Ex-U.S. Fixed Income Exposure

Just a few years ago there were only a handful of bond ETFs available to U.S. investors, and almost all of them focused on se... Similar stories ...

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Silver breaks above 1st resistance (& target)

Meanwhile, Ag has had targets of 31 (resistance) and 34 (resistance & measurement off of bottoming pattern) open. Target 1? ... Similar stories ...

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Biiwii (but... it is what it is) posted a news story on their blog

Gold to the resistance zone...

NFTRH has had the recovery target of 1650-1700 (or the 'nose' of the Triangle) loaded since our 1590 downside target was pier... Similar stories ...

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Economic Events on January 24, 2012

At 7:45 AM Eastern time, the weekly ICSC-Goldman Store Sales report will be released, giving an update on the health of the c... Similar stories ...

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NatGas moves 10%

Apparently somebody somewhere is still using the stuff. :-) Natty is not bullish until it gets above 3 and holds. That w... Similar stories ...

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ETF Database posted a news story on their blog

Tuesday’s ETF To Watch: QQQ Fund (QQQ) Amid Apple Earnings

As earnings season takes the spotlight for markets, investors will anxiously await the reports of some of the most important ... Similar stories ...

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Updating The Alpha-D For 01/23/12

I did have to make some minor portfolio changes today. My FXI stake rose through the strike price of the covered calls I wro... Similar stories ...

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Alfidi Capital posted a news story on their blog

The Haiku of Finance for 01/23/12

Greek deal rejectedLenders want higher couponMinisters said no Similar stories ...

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Alfidi Capital posted a news story on their blog

Sovereign Insolvency Iceberg Blocks Mortgage Principal Writedowns

Something has been missing from the economy's alleged recovery. Despite assertions that Americans are paying off their debt ... Similar stories ...

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At Least They’re Upfront About It

The University of California wants to enslave students: The students’ proposal fits right in. Instead of paying tuition... Similar stories ...

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Just another not so manic Monday?

Is today going to be any different than the previous string of pauses to refresh for our bloated piggy? I think I will let i... Similar stories ...

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The Coming Dollar Downleg And Gold Upleg

The 200 day moving average acts like the pull of gravity on prices. The FRN$ is currently very expensive while gold, silver, ... Similar stories ...

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First Act of Greek Default Proceedings Drawing to a Close

Global stock markets are up about 10% since the beginning of the year, volatility has collapsed, US economic data continue to... Similar stories ...

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Nearing time to buy volatility?

Eh Beuller? The herd sure is getting brave lately. Bottom of SPX target range (1340-1360) is only 25 points higher. I woul... Similar stories ...

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ETF Database posted a news story on their blog

Five Compelling Long Term Trends (And ETFs To Play Them)

Over the last several years ETFs have become popular tools for active investors seeking to take advantage of short-term mispr... Similar stories ...

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Pan American Silver to buy Minefinders...

I bought back MFN on the tankage below 10, but traded out too soon in favor of a miner I felt was a better company for my nee... Similar stories ...

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ETF Database posted a news story on their blog

ETF Insider: Beware Of Earnings Volatility

The bulls took charge on Wall Street last week as investors reacted positively after a number of encouraging economic data re... Similar stories ...

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Survivor Bias and TBTF Tyranny

London Banker “has been a central banker and securities markets regulator during a varied and interesting career in glo... Similar stories ...

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ETF Database posted a news story on their blog

iShares Debuts Two New Emerging Markets ETFs

iShares added to its already robust lineup of emerging markets this week with two new regional products designed to deliver t... Similar stories ...

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Citizen Economists posted a news story on their blog

Raising your children

Thanks to Darwin Barton There’s something to be said for raising your kids on a daily basis and that’s what I’m working on ... Similar stories ...

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ETF Database posted a news story on their blog

Three ETFs To Watch This Week: IYZ, SMH, XLV

This week will watch earnings season continue in full stride as a number of bellwether firms are set to announce their most r... Similar stories ...

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Alfidi Capital posted a news story on their blog

The Limerick of Finance for 01/22/12

The Davos elites will conveneAs the world is perched on a ravineThey're all joined at the hipBut we need leadershipTotal chao... Similar stories ...

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NFTRH171 Out Now

171 has got its contrarian thinking cap on as more signs are uncovered that 2012 is not going to go the way that the trend fo... Similar stories ...

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ETF Database posted a news story on their blog

BRIC-or-Bust ETFdb Portfolio Now Available

The BRIC-or-Bust ETFdb Portfolio is now available to ETFdb Pro members and those with a free 7-day trial of the Pro subscript... Similar stories ...

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ETF Database posted a news story on their blog

This Week In ETFs: January 22nd Edition

Broad equity markets got off to a rocky start this week as investors struggled to digest the latest news from overseas. Last ... Similar stories ...

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Alfidi Capital posted a news story on their blog

The Haiku of Finance for 01/21/12

Greek debt swap drags outFinal details unresolvedClock ticking for crash Similar stories ...

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Alfidi Capital posted a news story on their blog

More Wind Out Of China's Sails

Writing "sales" instead of "sails" in this post's title might have been a cute play on words, but I don't feel like being all... Similar stories ...

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ETF Database posted a news story on their blog

ETF Insider: Signs Of Recovery

Stocks markets finished the week in bright green territory as investors rejoiced over encouraging developments in the Euro zo... Similar stories ...

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The Haiku of Finance for 01/20/12

GE comes up shortSlow Europe hurts revenueBellwether omen Similar stories ...

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Daily ETF Roundup: UNG Jumps On Cold Weather, XHB Falls Despite Upbeat Housing Data

Today marks the end of a major earnings week with stocks managing to finish out the day relatively flat. The S&P 500 fini... Similar stories ...