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29 March 2013

SAC Fugitive Arrested, Settlement Questioned; European Depositor Flight Risk; Apple in China

By Druce Vertes, CFA

Linkfest.com finds today’s top headlines by following the best ‘curators’ on the Web and on Twitter, and by your votes and social media shares – pick the most important stories you think should appear by voting here. 1. SAC Capital … Read more

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28 March 2013

Bad Apple?

By Christopher R. Pavese, CFA
Bad Apple

The bear case on Apple is well known and widely accepted today. As a reformed Apple short, I understand the thesis well. The company’s profits are largely driven by one or two products and its future success largely dependent upon … Read more

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28 March 2013

Linkfest: No Visible Bank Run as Cyprus Banks Re-open Under Capital Controls; Samsung v. Apple

By Druce Vertes, CFA

Linkfest.com finds today’s top headlines by following the best ‘curators’ on the Web and on Twitter, and by your votes and social media shares – pick the most important stories you think should appear by voting here. 1. 7 pictures … Read more

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27 March 2013

Fifth Anniversary of the Credit Crisis: Should you Buy CLOs?

By David Schawel, CFA

As the fifth anniversary of the financial crisis approaches, financial products that start with a “C” and end with an “O” still trigger fear and trepidation in investors. This alphabet soup of products ― including collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), collateralized … Read more

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27 March 2013

Linkfest: Cash Flees Cyprus Despite Freeze; Krugman: Cyprus Should Quit Euro; BoE: Banks Need £25 Billion; BoA CEO Loves His Job

By Druce Vertes, CFA

Linkfest.com finds today’s top headlines by following the best ‘curators’ on the Web and on Twitter, and by your votes and social media shares – pick the most important stories you think should appear by voting here. 1. Europe: No … Read more

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26 March 2013

The Second Conquest of Central America

By Marcelo Suarez Castillo, CFA
The Second Conquest of Central America

Almost 500 years have passed since the first Spanish conquistadores arrived in Central America. They rapidly became attracted to its hard-working labor force and rich natural resources. Eventually, Europeans ended up controlling the region for more than three centuries before … Read more

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26 March 2013

Linkfest: Cyprus Fallout – ‘Template’ or ‘Unique?’; Bernanke Says Policy is ‘Enrich-thy-Neighbor’; Founders vs. CEOs for Hire

By Druce Vertes, CFA

Linkfest.com finds today’s top headlines by following the best ‘curators’ on the Web and on Twitter, and by your votes and social media shares – pick the most important stories you think should appear by voting here. 1. Euro Strengthens … Read more

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25 March 2013

Linkfest: Cyprus Deal Gives Depositors a Bad Haircut, Markets Ponder Fallout, Next Shoe to Drop

By Druce Vertes, CFA

Linkfest.com finds today’s top headlines by following the best ‘curators’ on the Web and on Twitter, and by your votes and social media shares – pick the most important stories you think should appear by voting here. 1. What to … Read more

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22 March 2013

Linkfest: Cyprus down to the wire; No debt crisis as China surpasses US; Bonus curbs hit fund managers

By Druce Vertes, CFA

Linkfest.com finds today’s top headlines by following the best ‘curators’ on the Web and on Twitter, and by your votes and social media shares – pick the most important stories you think should appear by voting here. 1. Lenders rejects … Read more

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22 March 2013

Using Risk to Make Better Investing Decisions

By Aaron Klein
Using Risk to make Better Investment Decisions

When most people hear the word “risk,” they instinctively recoil. Research tells us that just seeing that word on your computer screen caused an imperceptible rise in your pulse and in the speed of your breathing. In fact, a few … Read more

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