Most (71 per cent) Boomers can’t wait to spend their time as they wish in retirement, but four-in-10 (42 per cent) of those not-yet-retired expect managing cash flow in retirement to be more difficult and 37 per cent are worried they do not have enough money to do what they want, according to the third [...]

LVS, WYNN Block trades are a useful indicator for investors trying to understand the sentiment of large financial institutions. A total of 48 block trades were executed Wednesday in MGM, typically at least 10,000/shrs or more represent 1 block unit. A close look into the trading activity shows that 448,973/shrs were bought and 355,337/shrs were [...]

Sky Power Solutions Corp (OTC:SPOW), INDOCAN RESOURCES INC (PINK:IDCN), JP Morgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) Sky Power Solutions Corp (OTC:SPOW) Looks way oversold this morning, there has been what appears to be a single seller for several days, this should run to 5c after another 50 to 100k of volume. This one is rumored to be another [...]

Gold Standard flawed, but best alternative to USD manipulation The present US monetary system is an “abysmal failure” and the value of the USD has been manipulated, according to a former US Federal Reserve official. “For the last 40 yrs in Washington, regulate meant manipulate, with the Federal Reserve raising and lowering interest rates and [...]

US employers add less Jobs than forecast in April Read this carefully, you will not here this information on the evening news. Employers in the US added less workers than forecast in April, the headline jobless rate declined to 8.1% as people stopped looking for work, the U-6 number is close to 13% unemployed in [...]

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Pattaya Property Buyer’s Guide explains the legal fees, legal procedures, taxes and mortgage procedure. Overseas buyers can purchase Thai residential or commercial property without major restrictions. There are a number of ways to own Real Estate in Pattaya in a foreigners name, 1. Around 40% of Apartments and Condominiums can be owned by foreigners. 2. [...]

The definitive Guide to Pattaya Travel, Real Estate, Things to Do, Suburbs, Beaches, Restaurants, Resorts, Hire Cars, Weather, Tourist Information has begun sales for 2013. The My Pattaya Guide book will be distributed around the world and in local businesses in Pattaya and Bangkok. The book will be supported by a website offering ebooks, printable [...]

US federal government to borrow US$182-B in Q-2 The US Treasury Department said Monday that the federal government expected to borrow US$182-B from the market to fund its operation in Q-2 of this year. “During the April-June 2012 Quarter, Treasury expects to issue US$182-B in net marketable debt, assuming an end-of- June cash balance of [...]

The enthusiasm that verged on euphoria that greeted Obama in the beginning now look to be gone for good. Most savvy observers will not dispute that Mr. Obama’s election brought change in tone. But 3.5 yrs later the complaints are growing that when it comes to substance, very little has changed. The recent scandals over [...]

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Anatomy of The Weeks Sell Off Red’s Bull Trader Alert: The primary trigger for the rebound Friday came from EU policymakers suggesting additional steps will be taken to support Europe’s financial system. Ewald Nowotny, European Central Bank Governing Council member, said it might be advisable for the ECB to add more liquidity into the banking [...]

Big Monday Sell-Off, I do not think so. In fact we may see some real strength in the markets in Asia Monday as bargain hunters and QE3 speculators start to pick up bargains. All eyes this week will be on the Federal Reserve’s annual meeting. It was at this meeting last year that Fed chairman [...]

Cash is no longer king and the value of the USD is being eroded which means everyone must rethink their investment strategy and adjust their portfolio holdings. While many think that if they live in the USA and earn in USD nothing will change, I can assure you that those days are over, growing world [...]

Semiconductor Manufacturing Int’l (ADR) NYSE:SMI Research Report Shayne Heffernan has upgraded Semiconductor Manufacturing Int’l (ADR) NYSE:SMI to a strong buy with a 2012 price target of $5.18 based on the companies positive earnings guidance and the increasing demand for semiconductors. Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), incorporated on April 3, 2000, is a semiconductor foundry. The [...]

It seem that every week there is no lack of economic data, and this week is not different, and lately it has been just lukewarm at best. But it is interesting to note that the major multinationals in the S&P 500 lineup have just over US$1-T in their collective bank accounts, a record amount… What [...]

Exclusive Interview with Micheal Mitsunaga – President, CEO and DirectorArizona Gold and Onyx Mining Co PINK:VGCP Arizona Gold and Onyx Mining Co PINK:VGCP is pursuing exploration and development on its polymetallic property, known as the Mayer Project, located in Arizona, the leading mining state in the U.S.A. Initially, the Company intends to commence production of [...]

Copper will see a much higher valuation by 2012, the industry faces severe shortages and strikes are spreading around the world. A prolonged strike at Chile’s Escondido mine continues to affect copper supply. Workers at the mine have been striking for nearly two weeks, seeking higher wages and an $11,000 annual bonus. The mine accounts [...]

RIM revamps BlackBerry for IPhone challenge RIM is introducing its 1st touch-screen version BB Bold, plus an up-dated Torch slider phone, and a new touch- screen-only BlackBerry, all based on RIM’s new BlackBerry 7.0 platform. The 3 devices will be available from 225 carriers, with some operators starting next week, in the biggest launch in [...]

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index went up 8.22 points or 0.80% to close at 1,041.48 points at the end of trading session on Thursday Afternoon. The trade value was 22.38 billion baht. The Democrat Party will certainly win the July 3 election and have the legitimacy to form the next government, Abhisit Vejjajiva [...]

Nike Inc. (NYSE:NKE), Family Dollar Stores Inc. (NYSE:FDO), General Mills Inc. (NYSE:GIS) This Week on the Earnings front in the USA This week, though earning season is about over, there are some Key companies reporting, and although most are not DJIA moving stocks, some may have large sector impact and be volatile around their reports. [...]