HotWiredStocks has put together an interesting group of writers. They run from CFA’s, to Washington Press Corp members, to long time Floor Traders, to just plain opinionated guys. You’ll never run short of opinions on these pages. We occasionally also publish articles from guest writers, or just plain interesting stuff that we find searching around the web, so go ahead and take a look around. Who knows, you might just have your own opinion on what you see here. Please feel free to comment.
Let’s fire the entire TSA and replace them all with just Bruce Schneier so that we can become _MUCH_ safer without all the stupidity
I don’t usually write about things non financial, but I thought this article by Bruce Schneier was worth a read by everyone. It may not be about stocks, or money, or gold, but it absolutely does have serious implications relative to the economy. I happen to read his monthly newsletter because pretty much everything he [...]
Steve Jobs Scores Big On iPad Release
Headlines from every major news organization carried the story of Apple, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) CEO Steve Jobs revealing the iPad today.
We all knew something up his proverbial sleeve, but I am not sure anyone could have imagined the iPad — an iPhone-like tablet computer that is so hip and cool that it [...]
2010 Outlook – Does Optimism = Recovery?
By Randy D. Lewis, CFA, MBA
Senior Analyst, EquityNet Research
January 11, 2010
As we start a new year, not to mention decade, thoughts and discussions turn to what lies ahead for our economy and the financial markets. Many investors and the professionals that serve them – money mangers, brokers and investor relations consultants – take a [...]
Keep A Cool Head And Create Your Own Stimulus Package
“I have some friends who deserve happier holidays than they’re getting. Wish I could create a stimulus program for that.” A colleague of mine from the National Press Club posted this today on Facebook. To this comment, many people simply replied AMEN.
After far too many months of economic upheaval, I [...]
Financial Oversight – What is too Little and too Much?
By Randy D. Lewis, CFA, MBA
Senior Analyst, EquityNet Research
December 21, 2009
“Sweeping overhaul” was the term used to describe a new financial oversight bill that narrowly passed the House (223-202) last week, and many players in the industry, from investment managers, brokerage houses, to even investor relations professionals, are chiming in with their thoughts – and [...]
Personalized Energy – How to Solve the World’s Energy Problem With Water
Fascinating video from MIT Professor Dan Nocera, who believes he can solve the world’s energy problems with an Olympic-sized pool of water. Professor Nocera and his research team have identified a simple technique for powering the Earth inexpensively – by using the sun to split water and store energy – making the large-scale deployment of [...]
Retail Sales – Part ll – Tis The Season To Be Jolly ??
By Randy D. Lewis, CFA, MBA
Senior Analyst, EquityNet Research
December 15, 2009
The rollercoaster world of retail sales continues its ascent with November figures again coming in better than expected after October’s surprise, and sending the U.S stock market and U.S. dollar higher. November is important because it includes the famous (or infamous) Black Friday, the [...]
