Dollar Positive Investment Themes Set To Strengthen
Nov 30, 2014
Jeremy Parkinson
Entertainment
Throughout the last few months, we have identified three forces that are shaping the investment climate: the economic and monetary divergence that favors the U.S., the decline in commodity prices, and a slowing of China. These forces remain very much intact, and if anything, have strengthened and reinforcing each other. The unexpected upward revision […]
Don’t Miss What’s Going On In One Of The Most Promising Entrepreneurial Hubs In The World
Nov 30, 2014
Jeremy Parkinson
Entertainment
Seoul, with its rapidly growing startup ecosystem is gaining precedence as one of the most promising entrepreneurial hubs in the world. Home to two of the most influential global tech leaders, Samsung and LG, the perception of Seoul has traditionally been of a corporate hub. But this is now rapidly changing, as a new breed […]
Why Small Businesses Need Agreements In Writing
Nov 30, 2014
Jeremy Parkinson
Entertainment
Small businesses often capitalize on their less formal, more personal, approach to their customers and clients. While there is nothing wrong with this approach in general, it should not extend to business agreements and legal matters. On the contrary, a small business should insist on reducing all agreements to writing just like their larger counterparts […]
Swiss Gold Referendum Fails: 78% Vote Against “Protecting The Country’s Wealth”
Nov 30, 2014
Jeremy Parkinson
Entertainment
Whether as a result of an unprecedented scare campaign by the Swiss National Bank (most recently reinforced by Citigroup), or due to confidence that Swiss gold is as safe abroad as it is at home, or simply due to good old-fashioned “hanging chads”, today’s most awaited event has come and gone and the result – according to early […]
Everything You Didn’t Want To Know About Black Friday Weekend
Nov 30, 2014
Jeremy Parkinson
Entertainment
Here’s a summary of some Black Friday sales statistics. I bet you can’t wait for Cyber Monday, as if you won’t get the same deals next Monday. You will find more statistics at Statista
8 Things You Should Know About IRS Audits
Nov 30, 2014
Jeremy Parkinson
Entertainment
Yes, the word strikes fear in every taxpayer’s heart. Here are the basics. You may know someone who’s been through an IRS audit. You’ve at least heard that it can be a grueling, complex process. But how much do you really know about this potentially-unpleasant procedure? Here’s some of what every business owner should know. […]
The Yellow Cab Bubble Pops: Taxi Medallion Prices Tumble 17% From Last Year’s Record Highs
Nov 30, 2014
Jeremy Parkinson
Entertainment
A little over a year ago, we presented a “Yellow” asset, which was “the best performer of the past year.” It wasn’t gold: it was yellow cab medallions. As we wrote then, “the best returning asset class traded in the NY Metro area is yellow but doesn’t change hands on […]
Invest In These Underrated Black Friday Retail Plays
Nov 30, 2014
Jeremy Parkinson
Entertainment
American consumers have more money this year than ever to spend on holiday shopping meaning certain retail stocks will get a big boost in Q4 earnings. Since the recession the likes of Walmart (WMT) and Target (TGT) were the main benefactors of Black Friday mania, but this year this underrated group of stocks will take […]
German Unemployment Falls
Nov 30, 2014
Jeremy Parkinson
Entertainment
The German economy is the largest within the Eurozone bloc and the wider EU and is often described as the powerhouse of Europe. Whilst unemployment across the EU is very uneven, the German economy has managed to create strong demand for workers. Seasonally adjusted data from Germany’s Federal Statistics Office (FSO) shows that unemployment eased […]
OPEC Presents: QE4 And Deflation
Nov 30, 2014
Jeremy Parkinson
Entertainment
Thinking plummeting oil prices are good for the economy is a mistake. They instead, as I said in The Price Of Oil Exposes The True State Of The Economy point out how bad the global economy is doing. QE has been able to inflate stock prices way beyond anything remotely looking fundamental, but energy prices have now […]