Category Archives: Newsworthy Updates

Tweet –  The IMF maintains its optimistic outlook: “Global recovery off to strong start” –  BW: Home Prices in 20 U.S. Cities Rose for Sixth Month. A good sign for the recovery.

Tweet –  (From @TMFGlobalGains on Twitter)  Business Week’s take on India vs. China and consumer spending. –  Signs of improvement in housing, despite today’s report.  Wall Street Journal: “Figures Mask Signs of Life in Housing.” –  Financial Times.  Calm returns to markets after US sell-off.  Global Markets Overview: Worries linger about the ultimate impact of […]

Tweet –  Twitter’s O.C. says an IPO is still “way out.” An interesting look at social media in today’s fin markets – is Twitter a bellwether? –  From Barron’s: Speculation abounds today as to the impact the MA Senate race will have on financial markets –  Warren Buffett on Kraft’s Cadbury buy: “I’ve got a […]

Tweet 1) MorningStar on the 2009 stock rally. “Lasting Lessons” – could help put some of the most recent fund returns into context. 2) WSJ: More Baby Bs likely for Berkshire, more (different) shareholders.  Next stop: S&P 500? 3) “The Smart Move That’s Long Overdue” – Interesting perspective on new FDIC regulations.