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Low Oil Prices Are A Saudi Attack On Iran -- But You Can Defend Yourself

Low Oil Prices Are A Saudi Attack On Iran -- But You Can Defend Yourself

By Byron King
PostedMarch 31, 2015

Traders bid up oil prices this week, based on reports of major escalation of hostilities in Yemen, just south of Saudi Arabia. It’s part of Iran’s long-term strategy to surround the Saudis. Which is why Byron says the Saudis’ primary motivation in crashing oil prices last November was to weaken Iran…

3 Reasons Why You Should Buy Retail Stocks Today

3 Reasons Why You Should Buy Retail Stocks Today

By Greg Guenthner
PostedMarch 31, 2015

Just look at retail stocks. The S&P Retail Index has surged higher by more than 23% over the past six months. And even after a slow start in January, the index is up nearly 6% year-to-date. That blows away the S&P…

The Final Battleground -- Saudi Arabia!

The Final Battleground -- Saudi Arabia!

By Byron King
PostedMarch 30, 2015

Traders bid up oil prices last week, based on reports of major escalation of hostilities in Yemen, just south of Saudi Arabia. Byron King updates his “Oil War” thesis as Yemen burns and as Saudi Arabia continues to be surrounded by opposition. Read on…

Kids and Cavities Still Go Together

Kids and Cavities Still Go Together

By Stephen Petranek
PostedMarch 30, 2015

Despite better dental hygiene products on the market today, a recent study by The Centers for Disease Control reveal a remarkably high amount of cavities still prevalent in children. Stephen Petranek breaks down the numbers and reveals a solution that one popular toothbrush company has in the works.

Here's Why the Chinese Year of the Bull Will Be Great for You

Here's Why the Chinese Year of the Bull Will Be Great for You

By Greg Guenthner
PostedMarch 30, 2015

What happens when a flood of new money pours into an exchange? The rising tide lifts all boats. All that money flowing in causes stock prices to increase across the board. That’s what’s happening in China.

Beware: Fracking Is Where Money Goes to Die

Beware: Fracking Is Where Money Goes to Die

By Wolf Richter
PostedMarch 27, 2015

Wolf Richter updates the latest wave of defaults and bankruptcies in the energy sector. As you’ll see, even Janet Yellen saw this coming…

Biking the Tube

Biking the Tube

By Stephen Petranek
PostedMarch 27, 2015

Every city in the world seems to be jealous of New York’s marvelous High Line, an ancient abandoned elevated rail line that has been converted into a park. Now cities everywhere are looking at their abandoned transportation lines to see how they can be reused.

Biotech’s Busted -- Here’s What To Do Now…

Biotech’s Busted -- Here’s What To Do Now…

By Greg Guenthner
PostedMarch 27, 2015

Biotechs blasted lower all week. Semiconductors hit the mat. And the once high-flying Nasdaq lost more than 3% as of yesterday—topping off its worst run since last April. Greg Guenthner looks at the latest market sell-off and questions the mainstream explanation behind it.

"Imported Oil is Not Your Enemy. It Is Your Friend"

"Imported Oil is Not Your Enemy. It Is Your Friend"

By Jody Chudley
PostedMarch 26, 2015

To allow exports of oil or to not allow exports of oil? That has become a very important question. Today Jody Chudley takes a look at that and three ways to invest around political thumb sucking…

How to Make Money from Stupid Cat Videos

How to Make Money from Stupid Cat Videos

By Greg Guenthner
PostedMarch 26, 2015

As the business publication Quartz reports, “Cisco projects video to represent 71% of all mobile data traffic by 2019, up from about 55% last year, and representing the bulk of mobile traffic growth.”