Archive for July, 2008
Biography
Ken Kam has a team of 100 all-star investors that help him select and research stocks for the mutual fund he manages, the Masters 100 Fund.
23 common-sense investing rules
To summarize my core principles: Keep a proper portfolio balance, use discretion in short-selling -- and leave your emotions out of your trading decisions.
What to Consider Before Buying a Business
It can be the best way to invest in yourself, as long as you've done your homework.
Dow off 206 on economic worries, Exxon miss
ExxonMobil reports the biggest quarterly profit by any company, but Wall Street is unimpressed. Economic growth in the second quarter is less than expected. Boeing falls on strike worries. The Dow's small gain in July is a big improvement over June.
Is leased-car era coming to a close?
Easier access to high-end domestic vehicles will end for many consumers as Detroit's Big 3 scale back on auto leases. Falling used-car prices make the business less profitable.
Is market ‘fix’ tomorrow’s crisis?
A year into the debt debacle, radical change looms as the US government ponders drastic measures to revive the financial system. Will they work? Who knows?
3 money strategies that can backfire
Some so-called can't-miss ideas are better left alone. These financial tricks may look ingenious but can cost you a lot extra in the long run.