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Peter Thiel on Charlie Rose

Nice interview with Peter Thiel.   The interview begins at the 38:55 marker, which is the number of minutes left on the video.   The first intevieiw with golf commentator, David Feherty, is also  interesting. Click here  for interview (click here if … Continue reading

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Daily Risk Monitor – September 23

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US Sector ETF Performance – September 23

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The Germans Are Coming

Interesting piece in today’s Investor’s Business Daily on German buyouts of U.S. companies (see chart below).   Money quotes: In total, there has been $64.5 billion worth of German acquisitions of U.S. targets in 2014, according to Thomson Reuters. That beats … Continue reading

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Daily Risk Monitor – September 22

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US Sector ETF Performance – September 22

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The benefits of getting rid of cash – Economist

The Economist explains: technology like digital wallets and electronic payments are becoming more accessible. So do we even need coins and notes any more? For more video content from The Economist visit our website: http://econ.st/1vJDt98   (click here if video … Continue reading

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Daily Risk Monitor – September 19

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US Sector ETF Performance – September 19

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Weekend Lecture: Martin Wolf at the LSE

Recorded on 16 September 2014 in Old Theatre, Old Building. Chief Economics Commentator of the Financial Times Martin Wolf gives an insightful and timely analysis of why the financial crisis occurred, and of the radical reforms needed if we are … Continue reading

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