July 20, 2011
After hours earnings reporting from Apple yesterday showed another stellar quarter by the tech giant. Apple Inc (AAPL.O) hit another all-time high on Wednesday after it reported quarterly revenues that were far above expectations. The stock gained nearly 3 percent to $387.79 but could not stop the overall NASDAQ from dropping as worries over the [...]
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July 20, 2011
In times of troubles, some look to friends, some prayer, some party, and smart investors buy precious metals like gold and silver. With gold hitting a record $1600 per ounce this week and silver heading up towards the previous May high, it looks like the investment community is nervous and seeking safety in what is [...]
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I wonder if Bernanke realizes his words have consequences?
July 14, 2011Maybe it’s a cynical view towards financial politicians but one is left to wonder if Ben Bernanke has any clue that what he says actually has an impact in the markets? He probably does which is even more scary because over the past two days, he’s played the country with his waffling ways. Barbara Zigah, [...]