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Growing, Growing… Gone?

Friday, August 13th, 2010

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recently released a joint report, Agricultural Outlook 2010-’19. They conclude that global Ag output will likely slow over the next 10 years. But the industry globally is on track to meet expected world food demands.

Growing, Growing… Gone?

Friday, August 13th, 2010

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recently released a joint report, Agricultural Outlook 2010-’19. They conclude that global Ag output will likely slow over the next 10 years. But the industry globally is on track to meet expected world food demands.

Plant This Seed in Your Portfolio and Watch it Grow!

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

A major breakout is under way in the distressed grain sector.
Corn, wheat and soybeans have been pounded over the last 12 months, following record harvests in many countries.

Your Financial Secrets are (Still) Safe

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

The U.S. government’s war against overseas “tax havens” is impossible to ignore. And its latest assault on your financial freedoms only serves to underscore the value of directing your wealth into friendlier fiscal territory.

The Currency for Uncertainty

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

So why is gold considered a currency? Well to determine that, you need to think about what a “currency” really is.

Where You Are Welcome as an American Investor

Monday, August 9th, 2010

I was stunned to see that this year alone over 90 U.S. banks have failed. And experts expect the number to exceed last year’s total of 140.

Ready to Say ‘Adios’ to the U.S.?

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Average Joes struggling to pay increasingly unaffordable mortgages on homes worth less than they owe … unable to save for a rainy day or kids’ college funds … concerned they may not have a job tomorrow … are also facing their biggest tax hikes in history.

What You Should Know About Insider Trading

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

“Insider trading” is in the news again. This time it’s because a former Deloitte & Touche exec and his son are ponying up more than $1 million to settle recent SEC charges of illegal insider activity.

Think Pink? I Think Not!

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Investors buying in the Pinks are taking on an inordinate amount of liquidity risk. That’s the risk that you might find no sellers when you want to buy, or, worse, no buyers when you want to sell.

It’s Open Season on the Dollar Once Again

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

The dollar has been king for nearly a year now. In the currency world, everyone and their brother has been buying up dollars, and selling off all the major currencies for the better part of 2010.

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