The EUR/USD currency pair has been staggered in a well-developed range for a prolonged period of time. Weak economic conditions in both the United States and the Euro-zone have allowed the EUR/USD currency pair to trade in a 1.42 to 1.47 range for nearly half a year. In turn, it
EUR/USD Sentiment of Major Banks
August - 31 - 2011
With ECB Shelving its Tightening Campaign, EUR Set to Weaken vs AUD and NZD
August - 31 - 2011
There have been several developments recently on the European front which have put pressure on the EUR. We highlighted some of those yesterday.
Today we have a fresh round of concerns, mainly revolving around Greece and the issue of Finland demanding collateral for putting up money as part of the second
EUR/USD Sentiment of Major Banks
August - 31 - 2011
The EUR/USD currency pair has been staggered in a well-developed range for a prolonged period of time. Weak economic conditions in both the United States and the Euro-zone have allowed the EUR/USD currency pair to trade in a 1.42 to 1.47 range for nearly half a year. In turn, it
[$$] August Proves Cruel for Stocks
August - 31 - 2011
August Proves Cruel for Stocks Major stock indexes had their worst August in a decade. The Dow industrials dropped 4.4%, their four consecutive monthly decline and weakest month since May 2010.
Sometimes The Simplest ETF Solution Is The Best
August - 31 - 2011
By Morningstar:
By Timothy Strauts
Mutual funds are still the primary investment vehicle used by retail investors, but exchange-traded funds have dramatically changed the landscape. Many investors have chosen some exotic ETFs because many non-core mutual funds have a number of restrictions that limit their availability to the average investor. For instance, some mutual funds impose investment minimums and have different share classes that charge varying fees based on how large your investment is. Moreover, the menu of available funds could vary depending on which brokerage an investor transacts through. Even higher hurdles exist with hedge funds and managed futures strategies, which are available only to accredited investors with a net worth greater than $1 million.
Many of those barriers no longer exist; ETFs have democratized investing by making several previously inaccessible asset classes available to the masses. One of the simple and best examples of this is gold. Through SPDR Gold
VirnetX Uniquely Positioned In Heated 4G Patent Battleground
August - 31 - 2011
By Dustin Moore:
Interest in intellectual patent portfolios has been heating up, becoming a much sought after treasure in the tech world. 4G patents are of particular interest among industry titans and media alike.
Tech giants, including Apple (APPL) and Qualcomm (QCOM), are currently maneuvering as they battle for control of InterDigital’s (IDCC) patents, as the remaining mobile portfolios are scooped up. That auction has been pushed back to after Labor Day.
The market is placing a premium on these types of portfolios. Google’s (GOOG) recent purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. (MMI) for $12.5 billion highlights this development.
But up until now, the market has failed to assess these mobile patent portfolios for the quality of the intellectual property within them. After such soaring valuations, investors and companies alike should now begin to hone in on the quality and significance of individual company IP, focusing not just on the size of the
How the major stock indexes fared Wednesday
August - 31 - 2011
It was a quiet end to a wild month for financial markets. Stocks edged higher for a fourth straight day Wednesday on a report that factory orders surged in July. The Dow Jones industrial average turned higher for the year.