We are in the process of putting the finishing touches on the beta release of the Financial Kudos community and we would like to show it off to a few users for a short 'alpha release'.
We are in the process of putting the finishing touches on the beta release of the Financial Kudos community and we would like to show it off to a few users for a short 'alpha release'.
Posted at 07:21 AM in General, Wall Street, Weblogs | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Are you getting as tired as I am listening to the 'brains' on CNBC? Last week they were talking about the return to better times - even some talk of the DOW testing longer term resistance levels. Today, everyone seems to have gotten up on the wrong side of the bed and is looking not for sunny and 80 degrees, but rather a beginning of a protracted cold war. While I understand the need to give both sides of an argument, I am making the call for some consistency - especially when the economic data has not materially changed form one day to the next.
Posted at 08:31 AM in CNBC, Current Affairs, Economy, Stock/Equity, Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Technorati Tags: Batting average, CNBC, DOW, Economy, Wall Street
From time to time it makes sense to step back, see where we have been and then set our sites on where we are going. History is nice but it's just that.
Posted at 08:44 AM in Current Affairs, Economy, Independent Research, Members, Stock/Equity, Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Technorati Tags: economy, Investors, newspapers, old media, recovery, social media
Well the results are in and go figure the findings are better then expected. We discussed this in a blog earlier this week about the worst kept secret. Now that we know the 'facts' its time to move ahead towards the next big thing which is finding the $75 billion required by the group of banks in need. The other guys get to pay off the TRAP and begin to pay executives what the market will permit.
Posted at 09:19 AM in Current Affairs, Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Today we would like to make a short note to investors and our readers: the stock market is turning, the so called 'stress test' is going well (go figure), retail sales are on Target at TGT and WMT, initial jobs claims are ok and history shows that recessions last only so long. It's time to think about growth and the future. How we pay back all of the money is a story left for a more pessimistic day for now let's think positive and that the recovery is upon us.
Posted at 08:45 AM in Economy, General, Stock/Equity, Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Technorati Tags: Investor, jobs claims, Recession, Recovery, stress test, Target, TGT, Walmart, WMT
Remember those conversations from a long time ago about 'Dow 10,000'? It has been a long while. I remember them clearly, like it was those profitable days of yesteryear. The markets have come a long way and perhaps they have a long way to go, but it is always nice to reflect on where we have been.
Posted at 11:06 AM in CNBC, Dow Jones Industrials, Economy, Stock/Equity, Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Technorati Tags: DOW, Dow Jones, investors, Market, S&P, SPY, Stocks
We see it
all the time, investors shooting for gold by betting the long shot. Seemingly, we all decide if the risk makes
sense relative to the reward at some point for our portfolios. We suggest that taking a shot is not the worst
thing in the world. It would be far too
boring to just sit back and ‘do the right thing’ and invest for the long term. In fact, the recent markets results would strongly
suggest otherwise. Sometime it makes
compelling sense to invest a little something and go for broke. Just be careful you don’t bet the ranch. Isn’t that what the venture capital guys do
all of the time? They always try to
swing for the fences and hope that the winners are huge and the losers get lost
in the averages.
Please don’t
misunderstand, we are not suggesting all risk all of the time, but every now
and then to stand at the betters window and go for it can add a lot of excitement
– and potentially some huge gains. Cashing in those tickets is a lot of fun!
Posted at 06:52 PM in Bonds/Fixed Income, Current Affairs, Games, Sports, Stock/Equity, Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Technorati Tags: investors, kentucky derby, long shot, portfolio, venture capital
CNBC was kind enough to remind us this morning that 100% of their interviewed guests called the recent rally a 'Bear Market Rally', tantamount to a tease or a so called 'sucker's rally'. Well, April was the single best month for the markets since 1938. Warren Buffet has said that the September Pearl Harbor comparisons are now over. He went on to say that we continue to fight the war- I would agree, as I am sure war torn investors would agree as well. By the way Becky Quick from CNBC - great sound bite!
Posted at 07:29 AM in Bonds/Fixed Income, CNBC, Current Affairs, Economy, Independent Research, Interest Rates, Stock/Equity, Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Technorati Tags: bear markt, Becky Quick, Buffet, CNBC, investor, Obama, pearl harbor, rally, recession, Twitter, Warren Buffet
I just heard that the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) is on Twitter. Pretty ironic that a viral tool like Twitter is being used to disseminate information about a virus. I guess everything comes full circle.
This is Social Networking at its core. When the message must get out what better way then through the use of the latest social networking tools? Powerful stuff really. The next question is now that the headline gets pushed around the globe in 140 characters or less, what is the best course of action to get people more in depth information about a topic? Where do the ‘tiny URLs’ go? What are people reading (or for that matter with You-Tube, what are they watching) to gain more knowledge and receive accurate and in-depth information?
We believe the same thing is occurring with investment information. Short 140 character quips are wonderful. When we hear that someone with the screen name ‘Genius13’ just successfully traded gold for the 18th time in a row within the last 3 hours is really of no moment. It is only useful to hear why she traded gold and more over it is critical to hear it before she makes the trade.
It comes down to ‘depth’ and sound bites. We think you need both.
Posted at 07:51 AM in CNBC, Current Affairs, General, Science, Stock/Equity, Television, Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Technorati Tags: CDC, Gold, Investing, Social Network, Sound Bite, Swine Flu, Tiny URL, Twitter, Viral, Virus
About
a month ago we posted a blog which discussed the fact that we are looking for
investors (not just any investors but talented investors) to participate and contribute
to the new Financial Kudos website. We anticipate our launch for beta users to take place in mid-may. Would you like to join us?
Following is our post from March 18, 2009. Please send us your email information (or at least subscribe to this blog) so that we can offer you a spot in our beta group. Our initial beta users will receive free membership for 3 years!
"Over the last few weeks our team has been actively searching for the talented investors on the Internet. Not just the “traders” who pat each other on the back or give a short tweet about their latest trade, but investors who truly provide insight. For sure, smart talent exists but where are you on the Internet and more importantly how can you monetize your insight and get rewarded for your efforts?
We seek to find folks who have decided that it is time to bring together a group of really smart and insightful traders and investors who wish to get paid for their efforts. If you fit the mold, send us a note and become and early adopter for the next wave in investment information and research. The subject should say: It’s about time for me to get paid for my efforts! Send the email to info@financialkudos.com and please include your name, phone number and a sentence or two about how you feel about the current offerings on the Internet for investors.
We look forward to speaking with all of you and hope you join us on the ride towards the next wave!"
Posted at 11:03 AM in Bonds/Fixed Income, CNBC, Current Affairs, Earnings Season, Economy, General, Independent Research, Interest Rates, Members, Stock/Equity, Wall Street | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Technorati Tags: Beta Launch, Equities, Free Memebership, Investor, Wall Street
