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Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE: GS) Earnings: How the Mighty Have Fallen…

{ Posted on Jan 17 2012 by Kerri Shannon }
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE: GS) earnings report released before the bell today (Wednesday) is one of the most dramatic examples of how U.S. banks are struggling to return to healthy profitability and revenue growth. Goldman ...Read More »

Buy, Sell or Hold: CARBO Ceramics, Inc.(NYSE: CRR) Are the Glory Days Over?

{ Posted on Jan 17 2012 by Jack Barnes }
CARBO Ceramics, Inc. (NYSE: CRR) is one of those companies quietly making a killing in today's economy. Thanks in large part to the natural gas boom, CRR is up ...Read More »

It’s 2007.2, and Our Next "Lehman Moment’ Is Coming Fast

{ Posted on Jan 17 2012 by Shah Gilani }
It seems that my Thursday edition of Wall Street Insights & Indictments was warmly received by the bullish crowd, many of whom reached out to me to thank me for my optimism. I'm sorry to burst your bubbles, ...Read More »

How Super PACs Are Choosing Your Next President

{ Posted on Jan 17 2012 by David Zeiler }
It's no secret that the rich use their money to influence the ballot, but in this year's election cycle they have created a new, more insidious way to do it. They are called super PACs and they are choosing ...Read More »

Prepare for Europe – "It’s Going to Be Ugly"

{ Posted on Jan 16 2012 by Guest Admin }
Standard & Poor's issued credit rating downgrades Friday for nine European countries, but the markets haven't seen any big sell offs. Did we dodge a bullet? Not according to Money Morning Capital Wave Strategist Shah Gilani, who ...Read More »

2012 Natural Gas Price Forecast: Why to Avoid the "Widow Maker"

{ Posted on Jan 16 2012 by Jack Barnes }
I've been watching natural gas for years now and find myself shaking my head lately. The cost to buy the "clean energy" is collapsing as crude oil, a product that needs refining, stays above $100 per barrel. ...Read More »

All You Need to Know About Iran, $200 Oil, and $6.00 Gas

{ Posted on Jan 16 2012 by Jason Simpkins }
If you're unsettled by the thought of gasoline at $4.00 a gallon, brace yourself. With tensions between Iran and the West quickly escalating, we could see gas jump to $6.00 a gallon at the pump in a matter ...Read More »

Why You Should Ignore the Coming Debt Ceiling Debate

{ Posted on Jan 16 2012 by David Zeiler }
Under the guise of yet another debt ceiling debate, Republicans and Democrats will spend much of the week demonizing each other on the Washington stage. But don't be fooled. This so-called debate will be nothing more than a ...Read More »

Crisis in Europe: Prepare for Repercussions from Standard & Poor’s Credit Rating Downgrades

{ Posted on Jan 13 2012 by Kerri Shannon }
After months of buzz about how the debt crisis in Europe will trigger credit ratings cuts, Standard & Poor's today (Friday) issued credit rating downgrades for at least three European countries. France and Austria were both lowered ...Read More »

If You’re Out of Work Blame Your Cell Phone

{ Posted on Jan 13 2012 by Martin Hutchinson }
Times are tough out there. We would like to blame China, incompetent politicians, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, the banking system, or some unseen forces for this phenomenon. But in reality, the answer is no further than our pockets. ...Read More »