Wall Street Rumors - May 30, 2008
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Regulators Step Up Probes Of Trading in Oil Markets
U.S. regulators disclosed a broad nationwide probe into potential oil-market manipulation and said they are expanding surveillance of energy markets.
The move Thursday by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, including its unusual announcement of an investigation [...]
Wall Street Rumors - May 29, 2008
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Futures Tilt Lower After GDP Data
Stock futures declined after the government revised its initial reading on first-quarter economic growth higher, as investors digested rising interest rates and corporate updates showing the impact of higher commodity prices.
Oil Exporters Are Unable To Keep [...]
New markets are volatile markets
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The Chinese markets are certainly known for their volatility. In just a few months, 50% of the value behind China’s overall index was completely wiped. New markets should be known for their volatility, as their traders are very much new to the idea of investing. Look at the stock market in the United [...]
Wall Street Rumors - May 28, 2008
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Fear, Rumors Touched Off; Fatal Run on Bear Stearns
The 40 top Bear Stearns Cos. executives listening to Alan Schwartz over lunch had spent the morning of March 13 watching the firm’s stock plunge. Rumor on Wall Street had it Bear Stearns was strapped [...]
Investing in Shipping Stocks
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As oil prices rise and the cost to ship goods grows steadily, there is a boom waiting to happen in the shipping industry. Semi-trucks and other transportation methods are becoming horribly expensive for long distance shipping. On the other hand, railroads and freight shipping companies have much to gain from higher prices; shipping [...]
Wall Street Rumors - May 27, 2008
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Lost Opportunities Haunt Final Days of Bear Stearns
Twelve hours after agreeing to sell Bear Stearns Cos. (NYSE:BSC) for $2 a share, Alan Schwartz wearily made his way to the company gym for a much-needed workout. It was 6:45 a.m., March 17, and [...]
What is an Annuity?
Annuities are generally reserved for the most modest of investors - those that plan retirement, but would rather have the fixed income payments post retirement than to manage their own wealth when they reach retirement age.
While annuities are not the first investment choice of most active investors, they do make up a large portion [...]
The economics of natural disasters
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To respond more efficiently to rebuilding efforts and humanitarian missions, the Chinese central bank is lowering its reserve requirements and lending standards in an effort to push new investment into infrastructure in the areas rattled by the earthquake. Though China has faced serious issues with controlling domestic inflation, it will have to reconsider [...]
Wall Street Rumors - May 23, 2008
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Rising Oil Pressures Stock Futures
Stock futures pointed lower once again Friday morning, extending a recent pattern, as oil prices resumed their sprint higher.
Oil Industry, Lawmakers Aim To Lift Bans on Drilling
Mounting concerns about global energy supply are fueling a [...]
Got Financial Questions? Visit Our Brand New FAQ Section
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The most popular articles here on Investor Trip have stirred up a ton of questions about various financial topics from retirement to trading stock options. Instead of answering each question in a redundant fashion, we recently added a new section to the site called InvestorTrip.com FAQ Knowledge Base.
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