Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Is Warren Buffett Being A Buffoon On Gold?

by Roger on February 22, 2012

Ben Graham’s Curse on Gold By David Galland, Casey Research It seems that the mainstream investment community only takes a break from ignoring gold to berate it: one of gold’s most outspoken critics, uber-investor Warren Buffett, did so recently in his latest shareholder letter. The indictments were familiar; gold is an inanimate object “incapable of [...]

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Exploring the Not-So-Altruistic Aspects of the “Buffett Rule”

by Roger on February 17, 2012

By Robert Ross, Casey Research This week, President Obama released his $3.8-trillion budget for fiscal year 2013. The plan calls for new taxes on the wealthy, a restructuring of the tax code, and short-term infrastructure spending aimed at boosting the economy (albeit artificially). Also included in the budget are limitations on subsidies for oil and [...]

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Obama: A One-and-Done President?

February 17, 2012

By the Editors of The Casey Report, Casey Research President Obama promised to turn around the floundering economy that he inherited from his predecessor. He promised jobs. He promised transparency. Not only did he not deliver on those campaign promises, he has led the nation further into the abyss on all counts. Today we are [...]

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Federal Reserve Monetary Policy Will Cost You 10% Over 3 Years

February 17, 2012

It should come as no surprise that when I say something, few listen, but when Rick Rule says it, it gets published widely. Oh, well. The Federal Reserve has promised to keep interest rates near zero for 3 years, meaning that only the largest time deposits can even hope to get something like 0.5 to [...]

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Doug Casey: Is a US-Iran War Inevitable?

February 16, 2012

Interviewed by Louis James, Casey Research US-Iranian saber-rattling or impending shoot-out? In his usual, candid manner, contrarian investor Doug Casey talks about why he believes it’s serious this time… why the US is the greatest threat to peace today… why Iran might move towards a gold standard… and what smart investors should do. L: Doug-sama, [...]

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Why Thorium Is A Better Nuclear Fuel Than Uranium

February 14, 2012

Why Not Thorium? By Marin Katusa, Chief Energy Investment Strategist, Casey Research The Fukushima disaster reminded us all of the dangers inherent in uranium-fueled nuclear reactors. Fresh news yesterday about Tepco’s continued struggle to contain and cool the fuel rods highlights just how energetic uranium fission reactions are and how challenging to control. Of course, [...]

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Will Iran Kill the Petrodollar?

January 25, 2012

By Marin Katusa, Casey Research The official line from the United States and the European Union is that Tehran must be punished for continuing its efforts to develop a nuclear weapon. The punishment: sanctions on Iran’s oil exports, which are meant to isolate Iran and depress the value of its currency to such a point [...]

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100 Trade Jack Heating Up In 2012

January 25, 2012

100 Trade Jack stock market trading activity is heating up with the 2012 rally so far. Jack was pretty content to avoid trading just to be trading back in the final months of 2011 as the market just wasn’t acting right. Combine a bad market with holiday (non) trading schedules and you may as well [...]

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When Will Silver Reach a New High?

January 23, 2012

By Andrey Dashkov, Casey Research In last week’s Metals, Mining, and Money from Casey Research, Jeff Clark estimated that given the magnitude of the correction that started last September, it may take until May 2012 for gold to reach a new high. Let’s take a look at how long it may take for silver to [...]

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Casey Extraordinary Technology Sells Two Stocks Locking In Profits

January 23, 2012

Casey’s Extraordinary Technology newsletter, headed by long time tech executive Alex Daley, just sold two stocks from the portfolio today locking in profits that are pretty impressive especially in this market. Now, often, as was the case with Fortinet – a huge, quick win for the Casey team – they recommend a Casey Free Ride [...]

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