Monday, March 24, 2008

South Africa: Heres Hoping the Market is Right About Bell column


... price:earnings ratio for financial 2007 was 12,8. At the close of trade on the JSE on Monday, and following the publication of the results, the share price was R44,70 ...

The Ultimate Gold Trade

What a week for the precious metals! Gold blasts past $1000 per ounce, and silver trades above $21, and then suddenly the floor drops out from under both metals. In fact, the financial markets in general seem to be reeling from the

Will Biofuels replace Crude Oil products?

Commodity OnlineMUMBAI: As Crude Oil prices skyrocket, the world is these days increasingly talking about alternative energy methods. Can Biofuel products replace Crude Oil products.?

BoE, Fed deny mortgage security buyout plan

LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve and Bank of England denied a report on Saturday that they were in talks over possibly using public funds to make mass purchases of mortgage-backed securities to ease the global credit crisis.

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Dollar edges up, posts gains after rough week

TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar edged higher against the yen and Swiss franc on Friday, recovering to post a rise on the week after initially plunging to record lows as the collapse of Bear Stearns stirred fears about the broadening credit crunch.

Can you stop a money train wreck?

When you see a loved ones financial disaster coming and he or she doesnt, the stage is set for drama. Heres when you should intervene -- and when you shouldnt.

Why Visas IPO should charge you up

The credit card behemoths initial public offering hits the market today as the biggest ever in the US. Even if you dont carry a piece of the company in your wallet, you may want it in your portfolio.