Chris Ciovacco: Referencing Kyle Bass’ work in a December 18 video, we noted numerous countries have an unstable combination of debt and revenue relative to the size of their banking system. Another excellent source for debt sustainability analysis comes from Jeffery Gundlach, manager of the 2011 Read more…
NYSE:AGQ, NYSE:FXE, SLV, UUP, VGK, ZSL
Stocks rose modestly on Thursday, as volume faded. Stocks closed mixed on Wednesday on modestly higher volume. Large cap tech stocks weighed down the market for most of the day. After being ravaged by almost 2.5%, the Nasdaq surged higher late in the session to close down only 1.0% on the day. Read more…
IYT, ZSL
In trading on Thursday, the ELEMENTS CS Global Warming ETN (NYSEArca:GWO) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 10.89% on the day. Also up on the day are the Read more…
AMEX:BHH, KWT, NYSE:GWO, NYSE:PXLV, NYSE:VXEE, NYSE:VXFF
The Energy Report: At the beginning of 2011, analysts everywhere championed a “renaissance” of nuclear power. The Japanese tsunami and subsequent Fukishima nuclear accident in March challenged market sentiment; spot prices and stocks alike suffered setbacks. The Energy Report has been there for Read more…
URA
Jeb Handwerger: Those of us who are buyers and believers in the long term continuing secular rise in resource equities are going through a time of testing. The marketplace will present participants with years such as 2011. Read more…
NYSE:GDX, NYSE:GDXJ, NYSE:GLD, REMX, SIL, SLV
Corey Rosenbloom: Gold recently broke from its larger Symmetrical Triangle daily chart pattern, but the S&P 500 (Stock Market) hasn’t followed suit yet. Let’s update the current “Bigger Picture” Triangle Price Pattern, note key boundaries, and what to expect next. Read more…
SDS, SH, SPXU, SPY, SSO
Willem Weytjens: After the sharp drop in precious metals recently, many people (including me) wonder what will happen next with Gold & Silver (& other PM’s). Read more…
NYSE:AGQ, NYSE:DZZ, NYSE:GLD, SLV, ZSL
Michael Johnston: As a handful of brave souls find out every four years, running for President of the United States generally involves opening up your personal life to intense examination by opponents, the media, and general public. Generally, the scrutiny focuses on personal histories–arrests, affairs, Read more…
NYSE:CEW, NYSE:GDX, NYSE:GSY, NYSE:TOTS, SIL, UDN
Ron Rowland: Happy Holidays! I hope everyone has a great time with family and friends. Before the weekend starts, there’s one last business item you may want to settle. So pay close attention if you’re an investor in any of Merrill Lynch’s HOLDRS products. Read more…
NYSE:DIA, SPY, VTI
ProShares has filed paperwork with the SEC for a “ProShares S&P MidCap400 – 15% Volatility Target.” The ProShares S&P MidCap400 – 15% Volatility Target (the “Fund”) seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the performance of the Read more…
NEW FILING
ProShares has filed paperwork with the SEC for a “ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets – 15% Volatility Target.” The ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets – 15% Volatility Target (the “Fund”) seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the performance of the Read more…
NEW FILING
ProShares has filed paperwork with the SEC for a “ProShares MSCI EAFE – 15% Volatility Target.” The ProShares MSCI EAFE – 15% Volatility Target (the “Fund”) seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the performance of the Read more…
NEW FILING
Jonathan Yates: Legendary investor George Soros has increased his holdings of Weatherford International (NYSEARCA:WFT), an oil and gas service and equipment provider, to go along with recent investments in YPF SA (NYSEARCA:YPF), an Argentine oil and gas company, as detailed in an article on Read more…
USO
ProShares has filed paperwork with the SEC for a “ProShares Russell 1000 – 15% Volatility Target.” The ProShares Russell 1000 – 15% Volatility Target (the “Fund”) seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the performance of the Read more…
NEW FILING
ProShares has filed paperwork with the SEC for a “ProShares Russell 2000 – 15% Volatility Target.” The ProShares Russell 2000 – 15% Volatility Target (the “Fund”) seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the performance of the Read more…
NEW FILING
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