Anytime a company makes an acquisition that complements its pre-existing business model, I tend to take a closer look at the acquiring company. That being said, and in the wake of its most recent announcement pertaining to close of its acquisition of Capella Microsystems, I wanted to highlight several reasons behind my decision to stay…
2014 will soon be history and at Novobrief we think it’s time to look back and summarize what’s happened within the Spanish startup ecosystem. This is the first of a series of entries that will analyze the top investments in the country, the level of investment activity and other aspects that will help highlight…
While few are as blunt as Peter Schiff in warning of another bubble in real estate, mainstream analysts are starting to worry that the US housing market isn’t as strong as many believe. Peter warns that rising home prices are a product of extremely low interest rates suppressed by the Federal Reserve. Robert Shiller, Nobel…
A closing today for the C$ above the 10660 level will keep this currency weak against the US$. Resistance stands at the 11860 followed by 12102 with support at 11570 level. The Yearly Bullish Reversal stands up at 12426. Everything appears to be on track for a serious US dollar rally no matter what currency…
Editor’s note: This column is part of our Best Stocks for 2015 ontest. Charles Sizemore’s pick for the contest is Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC). I have a reputation to redeem. After winning InvestorPlace’s Best Stocks contest in 2011, coming within a hair of winning in 2012, and then winning it all in 2013, I’m at the bottom of the heap…
Millions of homeowners could save big money — and possibly their homes — by refinancing to today’s historically low rates. But most don’t even apply. Nearly one in five homeowners who are behind on their mortgage payments have loans with interest rates of 8% and higher — nearly double today’s rates of around 4%, according…
There is no doubt that Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B – Analyst Report) is a stock that most investors want in their portfolio, primarily because, as a shareholder, one is assured that the company is being managed by one of THE best investors of all times, its CEO chairman – Warren Buffett. Moreover, the company has diverse businesses comprising nearly…
The Chinese stock market was one of the biggest surprises of the year without a doubt. After the summer months, the Chinese stock market surged out of the blue and many analysts were caught off guard. The Chinese economy, on the other hand, has been doing worse in recent months. You are probably…
Investing in the stock market will generate positive real returns on wealth over long periods of time. This is a much better alternative to holding cash, as inflation will erode the value of low-yielding cash; you lose value over time instead of gain. Different investors pay wildly different prices to take part in the market. …
Yves Smith adds her thoughts on possibilities of the market price decline for oil: When the Saudis announced their intention not to support oil prices when they were sliding towards $90 and plunged quickly through that level, we deemed the move to be a masterstroke. It served to damage both economic and political enemies. On the…
