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Will Stock Market Gains Hold?
16 June 09 04:43 PM | Brian Dightman

As the pattern of global economic data of less negative numbers continues, a shift may be taking place in asset pricing. Two possible reasons among many: 1) Asset prices are taking a break from the rapid appreciation realized since March 2) Economic data...

Filed under: Commodities, S&P 500, Crude Oil, China, developed markets, emerging market stocks

Stock Stimulus & Bond Bailout
02 March 09 11:59 AM | Brian Dightman

The Obama presidency is off and running and since taking office I believe the administration has provided enough details to help me position my near-term strategy. By most accounts, the United States has systemic problems in its economy that have been...

Filed under: Managed Futures, Commodities, Oil and Gas Exploration and Production, Energy, Crude Oil, alternative energy, clean energy, emerging market stocks, income investing

President Elect Obama & Investors
06 November 08 08:58 AM | Brian Dightman

With the elections over we can now turn our attention to how President Elect Obama is going to potentially affect our investments. Given the magnitude of the economic challenges his administration will face, it will be interesting to see how President...

Filed under: World Economy, S&P 500 Earnings, Energy, Crude Oil, Credit Markets, Global Banks, alternative energy, clean energy, emerging market stocks, Credit Crisis, income investing, dividends, Taxes