Brian HicksPosted August 4, 2006
In the boxing match of global commerce, the World Trade Organization is in a position to award championship belts. Unfortunately, though, the fighters too often walk away from the ring.
Brian HicksPosted July 31, 2006
Throw another Yule log on the fire, grab yourself another eggnog, and call the kids down to unwrap their presents. Sure it is a little hot outside, but it's never too early to be thinking about...
Brian HicksPosted July 26, 2006
In his Congressional testimony last week, Fed chairman Ben Bernanke set to the task of dutifully rearranging the deck furniture. Calm as ever he made no move whatsoever to the lifeboats and coolly...
Brian HicksPosted July 25, 2006
There is an oil crisis in the making in the Near East. Ethnic divisions and the international War on Terror are at play, and escalation means jeopardy to major supply routes. This is not Lebanon...
Brian HicksPosted July 21, 2006
The current situation in junior mining stocks reminds me of times when I enjoyed surfing as a young man. While there were moments of shear exhilaration as the waves would suddenly come alive, there...
Brian HicksPosted July 19, 2006
If the current mess in the Middle East leads to full scale regional war, Gilad Shalits brush with destiny will be remembered as the occurrence that started it all.
Brian HicksPosted July 18, 2006
It's stifling here in Baltimore. Across the United States and throughout much of the world, summertime is making its full force felt and inspiring us to withdraw into the shade.
Luke BurgessPosted July 18, 2006
Gold dips nearly $40 an ounce in two days! But are we concerned? Not a chance pal. Gold's long-term fundamentals are positive and we remain as bullish as ever.
Brian HicksPosted July 14, 2006
So few investors seem to be paying attention or truly thinking about the many changes that are coming to our world. This amazes me and leaves me wondering, "What are people thinking out there?"
Brian HicksPosted July 12, 2006
I would like to introduce you to our new editor, Steve Christ. Steve is an expert in the housing market, something Wealth Daily has been quiet about for years. Quite frankly, except for owning our...
Brian HicksPosted July 11, 2006
It has often been said that Israel is the best house in a bad neighborhood. Locked in a state of nearly constant warfare at varying levels of intensity, economic growth could understandably take a...
Brian HicksPosted July 10, 2006
By all accounts, David Lereah is a smart man and he has the resume to prove it. As the chief economist for the National Association of Realtors he serves its chief spokesman and forecaster. Last...