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Jim Grant on the Fed's "Mission Creep"

Brian Hicks
Posted October 1, 2010

Here's a great video from Jim Grant where he takes on among other things the “black art of central planning” the FED is so fond of.

Uranium Up on Kidnapping

Christian DeHaemer
Posted September 30, 2010

Christian DeHaemer points out that uranium prices have turned -- time to grab hold of this market bottom with both hands.

Whitney Makes a Bearish Call on the States

Brian Hicks
Posted September 29, 2010

The next big credit crisis for the US is right in front of our faces. Meredith Whitney has some pointed predictions for the fate of our states.

POMO in Hand the PPT Strikes Again

Brian Hicks
Posted September 28, 2010

The markets are much less free than most of us think. With directives from the FEDs Plunge Protection Team, there has been a significant amount of back room dealing between Washington and Wall Street.

Investors vs. The Machines

Brian Hicks
Posted September 28, 2010

Analyst Adam Sharp examines the rise of algorithmic trading and its disturbing implications for everyday investors.

China's Newest Economic Weapon: Rare Earth

Brian Hicks
Posted September 27, 2010

Editor Ian Cooper uncovers why rare earth is at the center of controversy again, and offers three ways to profit from it.

Housing Recovery is Here

Brian Hicks
Posted September 25, 2010

Editor Ian Cooper explores Wall Street's housing bottom myth and explains why we're not bottoming out

Hey Neighbor: 'Mansion Squatting' on the Rise

Brian Hicks
Posted September 24, 2010

Squatting on big money homes is becoming quite a trend around the country. Take a look at some of these incredible stories from the foreclosure aftermath.

Gold Stocks in the Yukon 2011

Brian Hicks
Posted September 24, 2010

Editor Greg McCoach takes an in-depth look at Yukon gold stocks, beginning with the famous Klondike Gold Rush of the late 19th century.

Free Beer Tomorrow, I Swear

Brian Hicks
Posted September 23, 2010

Anheuser-Busch will announce plans to push free beer and a hipper Bud image to younger beer drinkers over the next several weeks.

Palladium May Surge to $600 an Ounce, Says Barclays

Luke Burgess
Posted September 23, 2010

Technical analysts at Barclays in New York say palladium may increase to $600 an ounce as favorable technical indicators shine upon the autocatalyst metal.

Big Gains to Be Found in New Vaccines