Investments

Running with Scissors

As a child do you remember your mom telling you not to run through the house with scissors in your hand? The reason she said that is because she knew that even with all of your good intentions you’d stop paying attention and end up looking like Slick Rick, less the gold teeth and fedora. [...]

From the Inbox: Conspiracy Theory?

Interesting email I received from one my colleagues. His logic is interesting, and considering the debacle our President has gotten us in over the last 8 years, I wouldn’t be surprised if the brilliant minds of Wall Street actually set themselves up with a safety net in the form of insured credit default assets in [...]

Why Carl Icahn May Have His Head in the Clouds

Shares of Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) plunged over 10% Thursday as merger talks fizzled with Microsoft Corp. (MSFT). Yahoo tried to revive the last takeover offer of $33 per share or $47.5 billion, but Microsoft wasn’t willing to bid that much again, according to statements from the two companies.

Carl Icahn

Carl Icahn (my personal hero and easily [...]

What Does Ashanti Know About Gold?

Quite a bit evidently.
And if you’re into African stocks like I am you may also know that the Ashanti Goldfields Corporation was the first African stock to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
But if you’re more into pop culture like most people I may have just tricked you into learning something about stocks.
Seriously, [...]

Invest in Gold Fool!

There is a way to invest in gold and precious metals without copping a watch or chain. As a matter of fact, having a small percentage of your portfolio invested in precious metals can be very beneficial for your overall balance, especially in times like these. Keep reading to find out why.
People have been buying [...]