Editor’s note: With the unexciting performance of the equity markets so far year-to-date, Ivan is looking at some income investments that will continue to perform even as the equity market recovers.—SL The article references american equity investment Story: Ready to Rebound - Editor’s note: With the unexciting performance of the equity markets so far year-to-date, Ivan is looking at some income investments that will continue to perform even as the equity market recovers.—SL

Palm announced a proposed deal to sell some 25 percent of the company to a private equity investment company, Elevation, for approximately $325 million. The article references american equity investment Story: Trade Update--June 4, 2007 - Palm announced a proposed deal to sell some 25 percent of the company to a private equity investment company, Elevation, for approximately $325 million.

Apart from the malaise in the global equity market, the big story during the past year has been the dollar’s decline. That’s creating issues for domestic investors, even in the well-performing investment-grade and Treasury bond market. Here’s how to diversify. The article references american equity investment Story: When the Mighty Fall - Apart from the malaise in the global equity market, the big story during the past year has been the dollar’s decline. That’s creating issues for domestic investors, even in the well-performing investment-grade and Treasury bond market. Here’s how to diversify.

By Yiannis G. Mostrous Recently Marc Faber, of The Gloom, Boom & Doom Report fame, observed that investors are bullish about everything: I regard the current investment scene as most unusual, in the sense that everybody is very positive about one or other asset class. Equity fund managers aro The article references american equity investment Story: The Butterfly Effect - McLean, VA - By Yiannis G. Mostrous Recently Marc Faber, of The Gloom, Boom & Doom Report fame, observed that investors are bullish about everything: I regard the current investment scene as most unusual, in the sense that everybody is very positive about one or other asset class. Equity fund managers aro

It’s a six-year bear market and counting for the US dollar versus the world’s other major currencies. And with the exception of some select sectors such as utilities and real estate investment trusts, US stocks have lagged most of the world’s equity markets as well. The article references american equity investment Story: Looking Abroad For Bargains - It’s a six-year bear market and counting for the US dollar versus the world’s other major currencies. And with the exception of some select sectors such as utilities and real estate investment trusts, US stocks have lagged most of the world’s equity markets as well.

It’s more than an American pastime. Sports unite individuals worldwide.   The article references american equity investment Story: More Than An American Pastime - It’s more than an American pastime. Sports unite individuals worldwide.  

Few American investors have ever considered buying them. And that’s a real shame, considering Canadian real estate investment trusts (REITs) are the top performing Canadian income trust group during the past year. The article references american equity investment Story: The Property Triple Play - Few American investors have ever considered buying them. And that’s a real shame, considering Canadian real estate investment trusts (REITs) are the top performing Canadian income trust group during the past year.

It’s a six-year bear market and counting for the US dollar versus the world’s other major currencies. And with the exception of some select sectors such as utilities and real estate investment trusts, US stocks have lagged most of the world’s equity markets as well. That’s despite a big recovery by the S&P 500 blue chip index in the past couple of years.

The article references american equity investment Story: Looking Abroad For Bargains: May 4, 2007 - It’s a six-year bear market and counting for the US dollar versus the world’s other major currencies. And with the exception of some select sectors such as utilities and real estate investment trusts, US stocks have lagged most of the world’s equity markets as well. That’s despite a big recovery by the S&P 500 blue chip index in the past couple of years.

It’s a six-year bear market and counting for the US dollar versus the world’s other major currencies. And with the exception of some select sectors such as utilities and real estate investment trusts, US stocks have lagged most of the world’s equity markets as well. That’s despite a big recovery by the S&P 500 blue chip index in the past couple of years.

The article references american equity investment Story: Looking Abroad For Bargains: May 4, 2007 - It’s a six-year bear market and counting for the US dollar versus the world’s other major currencies. And with the exception of some select sectors such as utilities and real estate investment trusts, US stocks have lagged most of the world’s equity markets as well. That’s despite a big recovery by the S&P 500 blue chip index in the past couple of years.

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We've been investing in Thornburg Mortgage in Personal Finance for years and more recently in Bond Desk. Those of you who have been along for the ride know that Thornburg periodically comes under ex The article references american equity investment Story: Trade From April 10, 2007 - NEW TRADES: BUY AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE (NYSE: AHM) AND NEWCASTLE INVESTMENT CORP (NYSE: NCT)

We've been investing in Thornburg Mortgage in Personal Finance for years and more recently in Bond Desk. Those of you who have been along for the ride know that Thornburg periodically comes under ex

I'm fortunate enough to be a part of KCI Investment Inc's premiere investment cruise with investment luminaries Roger Conrad, Neil George and Elliott Gue in the Baltic Sea. Today, we just saw...
The article references american equity investment Story: Monday--It Must Be Finland - I'm fortunate enough to be a part of KCI Investment Inc's premiere investment cruise with investment luminaries Roger Conrad, Neil George and Elliott Gue in the Baltic Sea. Today, we just saw...

Investors once again are flocking to investments that promise stock-like returns without the risk of stocks. This is not new. After the technology stock bubble broke in 2000-2002, investors poured money into equity-indexed annuities. Investors still want stock-like returns without the risk, but they don’t have confidence in the financial soundness of many insurers. So, investor dollars are flowing into bank-issued versions of the same investments. They have the advantages of equity-indexed annuities plus they are backed by FDIC insurance. The article references american equity investment Story: The Latest on Stock-Like Returns Without Risk - Investors once again are flocking to investments that promise stock-like returns without the risk of stocks. This is not new. After the technology stock bubble broke in 2000-2002, investors poured money into equity-indexed annuities. Investors still want stock-like returns without the risk, but they don’t have confidence in the financial soundness of many insurers. So, investor dollars are flowing into bank-issued versions of the same investments. They have the advantages of equity-indexed annuities plus they are backed by FDIC insurance.

If it's a Monday, it's time for an announcement of yet another deal by one of the biggies in the market, private-equity investors. The article references american equity investment Story: Privateers - If it's a Monday, it's time for an announcement of yet another deal by one of the biggies in the market, private-equity investors.

Editor’s note: With the turbulent performance of the equity market, Ivan looks at other beneficiaries of the impending economic recovery.—SL The article references american equity investment Story: Toes First - Editor’s note: With the turbulent performance of the equity market, Ivan looks at other beneficiaries of the impending economic recovery.—SL

Popularity is the inverse of investment potential. And by any measure, real estate investment trusts (REITs) have rarely been so well loved. The article references american equity investment Story: Prime Property Plays - Popularity is the inverse of investment potential. And by any measure, real estate investment trusts (REITs) have rarely been so well loved.

Editor’s note: The equity market has certainly helped high-quality bonds to deliver a stunning performance. Below Ivan looks at our bond exposure and strategy.—SL The article references american equity investment Story: Bonded - Editor’s note: The equity market has certainly helped high-quality bonds to deliver a stunning performance. Below Ivan looks at our bond exposure and strategy.—SL

We’re always doing our best to figure out what’s working in the markets and what’s not. This issue we highlight one of the biggest major trends that’s working—just not for the average investor: private equity. The article references american equity investment Story: Marketwatch - We’re always doing our best to figure out what’s working in the markets and what’s not. This issue we highlight one of the biggest major trends that’s working—just not for the average investor: private equity.

Nuveen Investment, an asset management company specializing in closed-end funds, has agreed to a buyout offer worth $6.3 billion from an investment group led by Madison Dearborn Partners. The article references american equity investment Story: Capsule Advisory - Nuveen Investment, an asset management company specializing in closed-end funds, has agreed to a buyout offer worth $6.3 billion from an investment group led by Madison Dearborn Partners.

Utility merger volume hit all-time highs in 2006. This year, the private equity offer for TXU Corp notwithstanding, the records are likely to be set in the opposite direction: asset spin-offs. The article references american equity investment Story: Divide And Conquer - Utility merger volume hit all-time highs in 2006. This year, the private equity offer for TXU Corp notwithstanding, the records are likely to be set in the opposite direction: asset spin-offs.

Equity indexes outside the US generally outperformed the S&P 500 in 2005. Because our view extends well beyond our borders, PF subscribers were able to profit from the success of foreign-based companies. The article references american equity investment Story: Somewhere Over The Border - February 9, 2005 - Equity indexes outside the US generally outperformed the S&P 500 in 2005. Because our view extends well beyond our borders, PF subscribers were able to profit from the success of foreign-based companies.

Neither bond nor equity but with elements of both, preferred stocks are Wall Street’s third way to wealth. And, as the road less traveled, the yields are often sweeter and the risks less severe. The article references american equity investment Story: Utilities The Preferred Way - Neither bond nor equity but with elements of both, preferred stocks are Wall Street’s third way to wealth. And, as the road less traveled, the yields are often sweeter and the risks less severe.

The Investment Reporter, published by the Canadian Business Service division of MPL Communications, is Personal Finance’s sister letter to the north. Here are its editors’ latest observations on gold. The article references american equity investment Story: The Investment Reporter - The Investment Reporter, published by the Canadian Business Service division of MPL Communications, is Personal Finance’s sister letter to the north. Here are its editors’ latest observations on gold.

The Latin American puzzle continues to tease investors. Yet everyone wants a piece of the action. The article references american equity investment Story: Southern Connections - The Latin American puzzle continues to tease investors. Yet everyone wants a piece of the action.

US equity markets posted another week of gains despite losing some steam today as corporate earnings (outside of financials and homebuilders) and economic data continue to point more toward a shallow recession than an economic meltdown. The article references american equity investment Story: 05.16.08 - US equity markets posted another week of gains despite losing some steam today as corporate earnings (outside of financials and homebuilders) and economic data continue to point more toward a shallow recession than an economic meltdown.

I’ve long stressed the importance of geopolitical issues and the role they play in shaping the investment environment. As the world becomes a more complex place, global political developments are becoming increasingly important in the investment decision process. The article references american equity investment Story: Still Playing The Great Game - I’ve long stressed the importance of geopolitical issues and the role they play in shaping the investment environment. As the world becomes a more complex place, global political developments are becoming increasingly important in the investment decision process.

I’ve long stressed the importance of geopolitical issues and the role they play in shaping the investment environment. As the world becomes a more complex place, global political developments are becoming increasingly important in the investment decision process.
The article references american equity investment Story: Still Playing The Great Game II - I’ve long stressed the importance of geopolitical issues and the role they play in shaping the investment environment. As the world becomes a more complex place, global political developments are becoming increasingly important in the investment decision process.

Editor’s Note: With the malaise in the equity market, gold stocks and gold funds have stood out as some of the best performers. Below Ivan looks at why this isn’t over yet.—SL The article references american equity investment Story: The Best This Year - Editor’s Note: With the malaise in the equity market, gold stocks and gold funds have stood out as some of the best performers. Below Ivan looks at why this isn’t over yet.—SL

It takes work, time, patience and even a little good fortune to make a buck in the markets. The last quarter proved all of that; it was a tough quarter for the bond and equity markets. The article references american equity investment Story: Marketwatch - It takes work, time, patience and even a little good fortune to make a buck in the markets. The last quarter proved all of that; it was a tough quarter for the bond and equity markets.

Editor's Note: This week's piece covers a lot of ground and goes to the very heart of why it's important to have a scientific perspective on this investment sector. Dr. Harper gives us a clear-eyed view of what commercial nanotech really means—from lab to fab—and where investment h The article references american equity investment Story: Staying Sober About Nanotech - Editor's Note: This week's piece covers a lot of ground and goes to the very heart of why it's important to have a scientific perspective on this investment sector. Dr. Harper gives us a clear-eyed view of what commercial nanotech really means—from lab to fab—and where investment h

Morgan Stanley, the second largest US securities firm, reportedly told thousands of its clients that they won’t be allowed to draw money against their home equity lines of credit as consumers fell behind on their payments at the fastest pace in two decades in the first quarter.
The article references american equity investment Story: HELOC Headaches - Morgan Stanley, the second largest US securities firm, reportedly told thousands of its clients that they won’t be allowed to draw money against their home equity lines of credit as consumers fell behind on their payments at the fastest pace in two decades in the first quarter.

Editor’s note: Premium Income Equity Securities pay high yields and provide a way to participate in the growth of quality stocks. Below, Roger reviews the ins and outs of our two Income Portfolio “PIES.”—SL The article references american equity investment Story: Have Some PIEs - Editor’s note: Premium Income Equity Securities pay high yields and provide a way to participate in the growth of quality stocks. Below, Roger reviews the ins and outs of our two Income Portfolio “PIES.”—SL

Central banks around the world have stepped in to prop up shaky financial markets in recent days, giving some comfort to investors. The subprime meltdown has wiped out huge amounts of equity, but the global economy remains in relatively good shape. The article references american equity investment Story: Maple Leaf Memo - Central banks around the world have stepped in to prop up shaky financial markets in recent days, giving some comfort to investors. The subprime meltdown has wiped out huge amounts of equity, but the global economy remains in relatively good shape.

KKR’s $45 billion offer for TXU would be the largest utility takeover by private equity in history. Media coverage has focused on the offer to cancel the Texas company’s plans to build controversial coal plants, an inducement for regulators to approve the deal. The article references american equity investment Story: Red-Hot Wires - KKR’s $45 billion offer for TXU would be the largest utility takeover by private equity in history. Media coverage has focused on the offer to cancel the Texas company’s plans to build controversial coal plants, an inducement for regulators to approve the deal.

Was it a much-needed victory for market forces or merely capitulation to quasi-monopolies? Whatever your perspective happens to be, American communications will never be the same after June 9, 2004. The article references american equity investment Story: Telecom’s Big Bang - Was it a much-needed victory for market forces or merely capitulation to quasi-monopolies? Whatever your perspective happens to be, American communications will never be the same after June 9, 2004.

Many cases have been filed against American Home Mortgage, including a case by subscribers of Inner Circle. 
The article references american equity investment Story: Trade Update--August 15, 2007 - Many cases have been filed against American Home Mortgage, including a case by subscribers of Inner Circle. 

The sudden, sharp drop in global equity markets Tuesday has been the subject of almost endless chatter in the financial media this week. But for the most part, this global selloff failed to touch the energy markets. The article references american equity investment Story: Non-OPEC's No-Show - The sudden, sharp drop in global equity markets Tuesday has been the subject of almost endless chatter in the financial media this week. But for the most part, this global selloff failed to touch the energy markets.

Ask any businessman if he could pay all of his bills and cover all of his debt on a moment’s notice and you’d get the same answer: Are you kidding? Do the same for any consumer. Could you pay off your car leases or loans, credit cards, home equity lines, mortgages--all on a spur of the moment? The article references american equity investment Story: Underpinnings - Ask any businessman if he could pay all of his bills and cover all of his debt on a moment’s notice and you’d get the same answer: Are you kidding? Do the same for any consumer. Could you pay off your car leases or loans, credit cards, home equity lines, mortgages--all on a spur of the moment?

By Yiannis G. Mostrous FALLS CHURCH, Va.-- As things stand, world stock markets can stay stronger for longer, even after four rewarding years. Equity valuations remain at fair levels (although not as cheap as they were) and earnings continue to be strong. The global economy doesn't look ba The article references american equity investment Story: Pushing The Envelope - By Yiannis G. Mostrous FALLS CHURCH, Va.-- As things stand, world stock markets can stay stronger for longer, even after four rewarding years. Equity valuations remain at fair levels (although not as cheap as they were) and earnings continue to be strong. The global economy doesn't look ba

By Elliott H. Gue For close to seven months, global equity markets have been locked in a steady, nearly uninterrupted uptrend. That benign environment came to at least a temporary halt last week as Asian markets led a sudden, sharp selloff that spread quickly to infect just about every secto The article references american equity investment Story: When Asia Sneezes - By Elliott H. Gue For close to seven months, global equity markets have been locked in a steady, nearly uninterrupted uptrend. That benign environment came to at least a temporary halt last week as Asian markets led a sudden, sharp selloff that spread quickly to infect just about every secto

Central banks around the world have stepped in to prop up shaky financial markets in recent days, giving some comfort to investors. The subprime meltdown has wiped out huge amounts of equity, but the global economy remains in relatively good shape. The article references american equity investment Story: Sector by Sector - Central banks around the world have stepped in to prop up shaky financial markets in recent days, giving some comfort to investors. The subprime meltdown has wiped out huge amounts of equity, but the global economy remains in relatively good shape.

Back in April, we provided you with some ways to profit from the more than 90,000 carloads of freight moved on American railroads every day. We recommended four companies that manufacture... The article references american equity investment Story: Article Update - Back in April, we provided you with some ways to profit from the more than 90,000 carloads of freight moved on American railroads every day. We recommended four companies that manufacture...

Bayer is delisting from the New York Stock Exchange, and that's a good thing. Our American Depositary Receipts now trade under the symbol BAYRY. The article references american equity investment Story: Breaking News - Bayer is delisting from the New York Stock Exchange, and that's a good thing. Our American Depositary Receipts now trade under the symbol BAYRY.

There’s little doubt American investors are itching to put some money in the market. Cash interest rates remain very low, despite ticking up a bit in recent months. The article references american equity investment Story: Focus On Price - There’s little doubt American investors are itching to put some money in the market. Cash interest rates remain very low, despite ticking up a bit in recent months.

It doesn’t matter where you live or where you traveled—from Walker Point, Maine to Warrenton, Wash.—the American roadways have become one big pothole. Not that you would do any damage to your car, since most of us rarely get out of second gear. The article references american equity investment Story: Hit The Road - It doesn’t matter where you live or where you traveled—from Walker Point, Maine to Warrenton, Wash.—the American roadways have become one big pothole. Not that you would do any damage to your car, since most of us rarely get out of second gear.

Last month six trusts boosted distributions versus three that cut payouts. Connor Brother Income Fund exited the Dividend Watch List because it signed an agreement to sell itself to a private equity firm. We also provide commentary on the largest leveraged buyout in history.
The article references american equity investment Story: Tips on Trusts - Last month six trusts boosted distributions versus three that cut payouts. Connor Brother Income Fund exited the Dividend Watch List because it signed an agreement to sell itself to a private equity firm. We also provide commentary on the largest leveraged buyout in history.

Just three years ago, the main topic of conversation for the North American natural gas markets was liquefied natural gas (LNG).
The article references american equity investment Story: Gushing Over Gas - Just three years ago, the main topic of conversation for the North American natural gas markets was liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Disaster has struck again—just when we thought it was over. The crash of an American Airlines flight in Queens, New York may not be a terrorist action, but it’s already having an impact on the market, which sold off sharply this morning. The article references american equity investment Story: Weekly Hotline - Disaster has struck again—just when we thought it was over. The crash of an American Airlines flight in Queens, New York may not be a terrorist action, but it’s already having an impact on the market, which sold off sharply this morning.

One of the knock-on effects of the Conservative government’s move to tax income and royalty trusts is the potential for consolidation via mergers and acquisitions, buyouts and private equity scooping up attractive assets at low values. To whatever extent that plays out, and absent new issues, the number of publicly traded trust units will probably shrink during the next four years. The article references american equity investment Story: I Want To Take You Higher - One of the knock-on effects of the Conservative government’s move to tax income and royalty trusts is the potential for consolidation via mergers and acquisitions, buyouts and private equity scooping up attractive assets at low values. To whatever extent that plays out, and absent new issues, the number of publicly traded trust units will probably shrink during the next four years.

A couple news items on QinetiQ reiterate the strong position the company’s North American operations are building. The article references american equity investment Story: QinetiQ Keeps on Keeping On - A couple news items on QinetiQ reiterate the strong position the company’s North American operations are building.

Each January for the past 100 years, the world’s automakers have gathered in Detroit to showcase their newest models and innovations at the North American International Auto Show. The article references american equity investment Story: Motor City’s Moment - Each January for the past 100 years, the world’s automakers have gathered in Detroit to showcase their newest models and innovations at the North American International Auto Show.

We placed a call to American Home Mortgage spokesperson Mary Feder seeking comment on the company’s dividend suspension, but that message was not returned as of 4:30 pm Monday. The article references american equity investment Story: Trade Update--July 30, 2007 - We placed a call to American Home Mortgage spokesperson Mary Feder seeking comment on the company’s dividend suspension, but that message was not returned as of 4:30 pm Monday.

Rising demand and falling supply spells a recovery in natural gas prices. Energy stocks leveraged to the North American gas market will perform well in coming months. The article references american equity investment Story: Value and Opportunity Amid the Gloom - Rising demand and falling supply spells a recovery in natural gas prices. Energy stocks leveraged to the North American gas market will perform well in coming months.

There’s still plenty of cash that can come out of the real estate market and home equity. By Neil George There have been few markets outside of energy that have provided as much hoopla for investors as the real estate market. Not a day goes by that the media doesn’t make some mention of hom The article references american equity investment Story: Cash Machine - There’s still plenty of cash that can come out of the real estate market and home equity. By Neil George There have been few markets outside of energy that have provided as much hoopla for investors as the real estate market. Not a day goes by that the media doesn’t make some mention of hom

May 4, 2005 Evil The Commies are coming. Don't laugh--they're out there, waiting to pounce on our economy and politics. They're always there--in the bushes--planning their assaults on free enterprise and the American way of life. The article references american equity investment Story: Evil - May 4, 2005 Evil The Commies are coming. Don't laugh--they're out there, waiting to pounce on our economy and politics. They're always there--in the bushes--planning their assaults on free enterprise and the American way of life.

May 25, 2004 FANTASYLAND Think oil is about to plunge in price and everything will be back to normal? Well if you do, you might as well be living in Fantasyland. And if you think it's just some diabolical plot by a madman to take away the American way of li The article references american equity investment Story: Fantasyland - May 25, 2004 FANTASYLAND Think oil is about to plunge in price and everything will be back to normal? Well if you do, you might as well be living in Fantasyland. And if you think it's just some diabolical plot by a madman to take away the American way of li

Below, in an excerpt from his weekly e-zine Utility & Income, Roger summarizes Latin American economic history and provides context for and commentary on recent progress in the region. The article references american equity investment Story: Southern Exposure - Below, in an excerpt from his weekly e-zine Utility & Income, Roger summarizes Latin American economic history and provides context for and commentary on recent progress in the region.

Any advisor labeling anything but the shortest-duration, government-backed debt a safe haven after the onslaught of uncertainty unleashed by last week’s action in the US equity markets is the financial industry equivalent of Chip Diller plaintively wailing, "All is well...," as the citizens of Faber rush the homecoming parade route in a Delta-induced frenzy. The article references american equity investment Story: Maple Leaf Memo - Any advisor labeling anything but the shortest-duration, government-backed debt a safe haven after the onslaught of uncertainty unleashed by last week’s action in the US equity markets is the financial industry equivalent of Chip Diller plaintively wailing, "All is well...," as the citizens of Faber rush the homecoming parade route in a Delta-induced frenzy.

The subject was a familiar one to me: a dire warning from the North American Electric Reliability Council that America will face a critical shortage of electricity within a decade unless there’s a massive building boom for power plants.
The article references american equity investment Story: Fool Me Once - The subject was a familiar one to me: a dire warning from the North American Electric Reliability Council that America will face a critical shortage of electricity within a decade unless there’s a massive building boom for power plants.

“The crowd is right at the trends but wrong on both ends,” asserts Bernie Schaeffer.1 With “professionals refusing to believe the 18-month decline in stocks bodes poorly for corporate profits and the American economy,” he sees the Nasdaq falling as low as 1,283. The article references american equity investment Story: Roundup - “The crowd is right at the trends but wrong on both ends,” asserts Bernie Schaeffer.1 With “professionals refusing to believe the 18-month decline in stocks bodes poorly for corporate profits and the American economy,” he sees the Nasdaq falling as low as 1,283.

Over the weekend, American Home Mortgage held a special board meeting, at which its directors voted to delay the company’s dividend payment on its common and preferred shares. The article references american equity investment Story: Trade Update--July 30, 2007 - Over the weekend, American Home Mortgage held a special board meeting, at which its directors voted to delay the company’s dividend payment on its common and preferred shares.

Misplaced priorities, low interest rates, a sluggish economy, executive greed: Whatever’s to blame, the typical American company isn’t making it when it comes to providing high yields, even utilities. The article references american equity investment Story: Big Yields, Still Cheap - Misplaced priorities, low interest rates, a sluggish economy, executive greed: Whatever’s to blame, the typical American company isn’t making it when it comes to providing high yields, even utilities.

While Australia defies classification as Asian, European or American, the country in many ways enjoys the best of all these worlds. Australia has a long tradition of trade with Europe as well as obvious colonial ties. The article references american equity investment Story: Deals Down Under - While Australia defies classification as Asian, European or American, the country in many ways enjoys the best of all these worlds. Australia has a long tradition of trade with Europe as well as obvious colonial ties.

March 29, 2005 Gotcha Hank Greenberg is in the sling and it doesn't look good for the godfather of the insurance industry and, up until recently, the head of American International Group (NYSE: AIG). There are some folks in the US Attorney's The article references american equity investment Story: Gotcha - March 29, 2005 Gotcha Hank Greenberg is in the sling and it doesn't look good for the godfather of the insurance industry and, up until recently, the head of American International Group (NYSE: AIG). There are some folks in the US Attorney's

Here's why some road-worthy muni issues are beginning to trade like stocks. By Neil George It doesn't matter where you live or where you travel--from Walker Point, Maine, to Warrenton, Wash.--the American roadways have become one big pothole. Not that you would do any damage to your The article references american equity investment Story: Keep It Moving - Here's why some road-worthy muni issues are beginning to trade like stocks. By Neil George It doesn't matter where you live or where you travel--from Walker Point, Maine, to Warrenton, Wash.--the American roadways have become one big pothole. Not that you would do any damage to your

Nevertheless, it will take quite some time for the US economy to swing back to growth. In that climate, savvy growth-oriented investors will invest overseas. I Recently discussed foreign opportunities with Jesper Madsen, manager of Matthews Asia Pacific Equity Income (MAPIX) in Louis Rukeyser's Wall Street. The article references american equity investment Story: Looking Abroad - Nevertheless, it will take quite some time for the US economy to swing back to growth. In that climate, savvy growth-oriented investors will invest overseas. I Recently discussed foreign opportunities with Jesper Madsen, manager of Matthews Asia Pacific Equity Income (MAPIX) in Louis Rukeyser's Wall Street.

The market is entering a critical stage in which the hopes for a recovery will be tested by the reality of the earnings picture. Companies like Lucent Technologies, Ciena, Merck, American Express and Qwest Communications have already raised red flags, and more bad news could be on the way. The article references american equity investment Story: Weekly Hotline - The market is entering a critical stage in which the hopes for a recovery will be tested by the reality of the earnings picture. Companies like Lucent Technologies, Ciena, Merck, American Express and Qwest Communications have already raised red flags, and more bad news could be on the way.

Dominion Resources is the latest utility to announce a major plan for negawatt investment. Negawatts are basically saved megawatts; that’s investment made to enhance conservation and save power companies from having to build new megawatt capacity. One negawatt equals one saved megawatt. The article references american equity investment Story: Energy Wars Predict Which Way Utility Stocks Will Move - Dominion Resources is the latest utility to announce a major plan for negawatt investment. Negawatts are basically saved megawatts; that’s investment made to enhance conservation and save power companies from having to build new megawatt capacity. One negawatt equals one saved megawatt.

Recent events continue to put a premium on a stable economic infrastructure. And at the core of any economy is energy. With sustained growth in the Americas likely, companies from Canada to Brazil that can deliver energy day in and day out will be solid performers. The article references american equity investment Story: American Havens - Recent events continue to put a premium on a stable economic infrastructure. And at the core of any economy is energy. With sustained growth in the Americas likely, companies from Canada to Brazil that can deliver energy day in and day out will be solid performers.

American Home Mortgage is going through its workout under court supervision. We're holding through this process. In addition, we're entering the shareholder suit process with the assistance of securities attorney Mark McNair. The article references american equity investment Story: Trade Update--August 7, 2007 - American Home Mortgage is going through its workout under court supervision. We're holding through this process. In addition, we're entering the shareholder suit process with the assistance of securities attorney Mark McNair.

The 20th century was the clearly one of American economic dominance. That won’t change overnight. But the world economy is now going through a transformation, the outcome of which will be a change in economic growth leadership. The article references american equity investment Story: The View From Abroad - The 20th century was the clearly one of American economic dominance. That won’t change overnight. But the world economy is now going through a transformation, the outcome of which will be a change in economic growth leadership.

Nothing is as sure as an all-cash return. That’s what awaits holders of KeySpan Energy when the company completes its merger with Anglo-American giant National Grid in early 2007. The article references american equity investment Story: KeySpan Energy - Nothing is as sure as an all-cash return. That’s what awaits holders of KeySpan Energy when the company completes its merger with Anglo-American giant National Grid in early 2007.

If the utility industry could get more efficient, the U.S.’ energy problems would largely be solved. And there’s only one company in the game that promises to deliver—High-Stakes recommendation American Superconductor (NSDQ: AMSC, 8.34). The article references american equity investment Story: Superior Superconductivity - If the utility industry could get more efficient, the U.S.’ energy problems would largely be solved. And there’s only one company in the game that promises to deliver—High-Stakes recommendation American Superconductor (NSDQ: AMSC, 8.34).

All the stock markets around the world are in free fall. This includes Asia, Australia and India as well as Europe. Look for the US, Canadian and South American markets to play catch up and collapse this morning as well.
The article references american equity investment Story: New HR Trade Recommendation -- Buy August Gold [on strength] - 06-04-08 - 10:36 - All the stock markets around the world are in free fall. This includes Asia, Australia and India as well as Europe. Look for the US, Canadian and South American markets to play catch up and collapse this morning as well.

The Energy Strategist provides actionable investment advice based on a thorough analysis of the economic, political and social factors that drive the energy market. The Energy Strategist seeks to deliver sound investment advice based on complete understanding of this vital, complex sector. The article references american equity investment Story: The Energy Strategist Philosophy - The Energy Strategist provides actionable investment advice based on a thorough analysis of the economic, political and social factors that drive the energy market. The Energy Strategist seeks to deliver sound investment advice based on complete understanding of this vital, complex sector.

One of the benefits of travel abroad is sharing perspectives with globally based analysts like Derek Sambrook, managing director of British-managed Trust Services in Panama. Here are his thoughts on Latin American markets. The article references american equity investment Story: ROUNDUP: Letter from Panama - One of the benefits of travel abroad is sharing perspectives with globally based analysts like Derek Sambrook, managing director of British-managed Trust Services in Panama. Here are his thoughts on Latin American markets.

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Berkshire Hathaway is in trouble. It created a series of ongoing insurance contracts that have been used to conceal or mislead investors regarding a collection of companies, including American International Group.

Already, the hea The article references american equity investment Story: 2nd Trade From May 11, 2005 - NEXT UP: SHORT WHITE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE (NYSE: WTM)

Berkshire Hathaway is in trouble. It created a series of ongoing insurance contracts that have been used to conceal or mislead investors regarding a collection of companies, including American International Group.

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B&G Foods is issuing new stock on the New York Stock Exchange, beyond its American Stock Exchange-traded Income Deposit Security... The article references american equity investment Story: Growth Track - Breaking News - B&G Foods is issuing new stock on the New York Stock Exchange, beyond its American Stock Exchange-traded Income Deposit Security...

Two years of double-digit share losses, record bankruptcies, accounting scares, a surprisingly resilient recession, the Enron scandal, Latin American meltdowns and terrorist threats: It’s no wonder Wall Street is mired in a climate of fear. The article references american equity investment Story: Dominant Dynamos - Two years of double-digit share losses, record bankruptcies, accounting scares, a surprisingly resilient recession, the Enron scandal, Latin American meltdowns and terrorist threats: It’s no wonder Wall Street is mired in a climate of fear.

The local, independent movie theater was once a centerpiece of American life. Before television, movie theaters offered more than full-length feature films; cinemas showed newsreels, cartoons and short comedy features. The article references american equity investment Story: Lights, Camera, Action - The local, independent movie theater was once a centerpiece of American life. Before television, movie theaters offered more than full-length feature films; cinemas showed newsreels, cartoons and short comedy features.

It was a bad week for equity investors, with all three indexes posting sizable losses, though US Treasury debt saw a pop on signs that the economy continues to weaken. The S&P 500 gave up 3.1 percent in this short trading week, with the Nasdaq Composite sliding 4.7 percent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average giving up 2.8 percent. Crude oil also gave up about 8 percent for the week.
The article references american equity investment Story: Continued Signs of Weakness - It was a bad week for equity investors, with all three indexes posting sizable losses, though US Treasury debt saw a pop on signs that the economy continues to weaken. The S&P 500 gave up 3.1 percent in this short trading week, with the Nasdaq Composite sliding 4.7 percent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average giving up 2.8 percent. Crude oil also gave up about 8 percent for the week.

American Home Mortgage shares began trading again on the NYSE after being suspended on Monday and early Tuesday pending an announcement by management. The shares tumbled from 10.47 Friday to a Tuesday close of 1.04. The article references american equity investment Story: Trade Update--July 31, 2007 - American Home Mortgage shares began trading again on the NYSE after being suspended on Monday and early Tuesday pending an announcement by management. The shares tumbled from 10.47 Friday to a Tuesday close of 1.04.

Yes, it’s bad--very bad. We’re losing money. The prices of American Home and NewCastle are...
The article references american equity investment Story: Trade Update--July 27, 2007 - Yes, it’s bad--very bad. We’re losing money. The prices of American Home and NewCastle are...

President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, more commonly known as the stimulus package, into law earlier this week. The effect has been far from stimulating--the Dow Jones Industrial Average sliced through its November lows last week, while the S&P 500 is just a few points above its November bottom. The article references american equity investment Story: It's Still the Economy - President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, more commonly known as the stimulus package, into law earlier this week. The effect has been far from stimulating--the Dow Jones Industrial Average sliced through its November lows last week, while the S&P 500 is just a few points above its November bottom.

An interesting indicator to evaluate economic conditions is the weekly railcar loadings data released by the Association of American Railroads. This data tells us the quantity of goods and commodities being shipped over America’s freight railroads. The article references american equity investment Story: On Track for Recovery - An interesting indicator to evaluate economic conditions is the weekly railcar loadings data released by the Association of American Railroads. This data tells us the quantity of goods and commodities being shipped over America’s freight railroads.

The Dragon And The Eunuch: Wars, Spies And Profits In 21st Century Asia By Yiannis G. Mostrous The Quiet American is one of the most acclaimed novels of the last fifty years. Written by Graham Greene, the book deals with French colonial Vietnam in the 1950s. The story is that of Fowler, a The article references american equity investment Story: The Geopolitics & Investing Quarterly - The Dragon And The Eunuch: Wars, Spies And Profits In 21st Century Asia By Yiannis G. Mostrous The Quiet American is one of the most acclaimed novels of the last fifty years. Written by Graham Greene, the book deals with French colonial Vietnam in the 1950s. The story is that of Fowler, a

War with Iraq won’t be over as soon as first advertised. But it’s important for investors to maintain perspective: Basically, American firepower will ultimately defeat the outnumbered and outgunned Iraqis, though questions remain about how long that will take. When it happens, we’re still likely to see a strong rally in the market, though oil and gold are likely to be a lot stronger than most think. I’m sticking to my regular lineup of stocks, which will take advantage of all these trends. The article references american equity investment Story: weekly hotline - War with Iraq won’t be over as soon as first advertised. But it’s important for investors to maintain perspective: Basically, American firepower will ultimately defeat the outnumbered and outgunned Iraqis, though questions remain about how long that will take. When it happens, we’re still likely to see a strong rally in the market, though oil and gold are likely to be a lot stronger than most think. I’m sticking to my regular lineup of stocks, which will take advantage of all these trends.

From the time we initially recommended GMH Communities Trust, Education Realty Trust and American Campus Communities, they’ve had a bumpy ride pocked with a housing slowdown, a credit crunch and investor flight from anything related to real estate. The article references american equity investment Story: Article Update - From the time we initially recommended GMH Communities Trust, Education Realty Trust and American Campus Communities, they’ve had a bumpy ride pocked with a housing slowdown, a credit crunch and investor flight from anything related to real estate.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cited 20 utilities this month for powering up plants without installing pollution controls as required by law and recommended that the Justice Department file lawsuits against DPL, Progress Energy, Southern Company and TVA. It also cited four American Electric Power (AEP) units for violations. The article references american equity investment Story: Utility Beat - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cited 20 utilities this month for powering up plants without installing pollution controls as required by law and recommended that the Justice Department file lawsuits against DPL, Progress Energy, Southern Company and TVA. It also cited four American Electric Power (AEP) units for violations.

Expedition officials compared the act to Neil Armstrong’s planting of the American flag on the moon, and the US Geological Survey determined, to a degree that should satisfy United Nations Convention on the Land of the Sea requirements (should the US eventually ratify it), that there’s not much ground for resource disputes in the area. The article references american equity investment Story: Why Georgia Matters - Expedition officials compared the act to Neil Armstrong’s planting of the American flag on the moon, and the US Geological Survey determined, to a degree that should satisfy United Nations Convention on the Land of the Sea requirements (should the US eventually ratify it), that there’s not much ground for resource disputes in the area.

Back in April of last year, we gave you a collection of some of the best oil plays for the past year’s rally. Some of the companies profiled are long-time holdings within the PF portfolios, while others are lesser known to American investors but are in a great position to prosper in the face of an ever-more power hungry world. The article references american equity investment Story: Bet On Big Oil: April 9, 2003 - Back in April of last year, we gave you a collection of some of the best oil plays for the past year’s rally. Some of the companies profiled are long-time holdings within the PF portfolios, while others are lesser known to American investors but are in a great position to prosper in the face of an ever-more power hungry world.

With no substantial new electric-generating capacity coming on line and demand for electricity surging, problems in the U.S. power grid are getting more common. The power outages sometimes cost thousands of dollars per hour. But American Power Conversion (NSDQ: APCC, 13.90) solves that problem. The article references american equity investment Story: High-Stakes Investing - With no substantial new electric-generating capacity coming on line and demand for electricity surging, problems in the U.S. power grid are getting more common. The power outages sometimes cost thousands of dollars per hour. But American Power Conversion (NSDQ: APCC, 13.90) solves that problem.

The process that the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) established to settle investments disputes was designed to give investors faster, cheaper paths to quick resolutions. But it hasn't worked out the way it was intended. On average, it takes nearly three years to complete the process, but the end result is worth the effort.
The article references american equity investment Story: This One Goes to Eleven - The process that the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) established to settle investments disputes was designed to give investors faster, cheaper paths to quick resolutions. But it hasn't worked out the way it was intended. On average, it takes nearly three years to complete the process, but the end result is worth the effort.

The best-performing mutual fund in the Mutual Fund Portfolio is American Century Global Gold. The fund holds a 15 percent weight in the Portfolio. The article references american equity investment Story: Precious Metals Update - The best-performing mutual fund in the Mutual Fund Portfolio is American Century Global Gold. The fund holds a 15 percent weight in the Portfolio.

Misplaced priorities, low interest rates, a sluggish economy, executive greed: Whatever’s to blame, the typical American company isn’t making it when it comes to providing high yields, even utilities.
The article references american equity investment Story: Big Yields, Still Cheap - Misplaced priorities, low interest rates, a sluggish economy, executive greed: Whatever’s to blame, the typical American company isn’t making it when it comes to providing high yields, even utilities.

The 170 billion barrels of recoverable reserves can help mitigate North American concerns about global security without causing extreme planetary degradation. The key is for US and Canadian policymakers to coordinate climate policy, combining efforts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, for example, by at least linking their respective cap-and-trade proposals that are almost sure to be enacted within the next 12 months. The article references american equity investment Story: The Logic of Oil Sands Cooperation - The 170 billion barrels of recoverable reserves can help mitigate North American concerns about global security without causing extreme planetary degradation. The key is for US and Canadian policymakers to coordinate climate policy, combining efforts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, for example, by at least linking their respective cap-and-trade proposals that are almost sure to be enacted within the next 12 months.

Movie theaters may be going the way of buggy whips, but that doesn’t mean the companies don’t have some back-lot assets. By Neil George The local, independent movie theater was once a centerpiece of American life. Before television, movie theaters offered more than full-length feature films; The article references american equity investment Story: Gold Behind The Silver Screen - Movie theaters may be going the way of buggy whips, but that doesn’t mean the companies don’t have some back-lot assets. By Neil George The local, independent movie theater was once a centerpiece of American life. Before television, movie theaters offered more than full-length feature films;

For most of the past three years, the fastest growth in the energy patch could be found offshore and overseas. Natural gas prices have been weak, and US and Canadian drilling activity is driven largely by gas, not oil. Therefore, companies with exposure to North American gas markets have vastly underperformed the broader energy indexes.
The article references american equity investment Story: Natural Gas: A Key Shift is Now Underway - For most of the past three years, the fastest growth in the energy patch could be found offshore and overseas. Natural gas prices have been weak, and US and Canadian drilling activity is driven largely by gas, not oil. Therefore, companies with exposure to North American gas markets have vastly underperformed the broader energy indexes.

In 2003, the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) debuted Income Deposit Securities (IDSes), a new type of hybrid security that pays out a huge return. You know we’ve profitably added several of these IDSes—B&G Foods, Centerplate, Coinmach and Otelco—to the Growth Portfolio, but what do all the terms and jargon surrounding these companies mean? The article references american equity investment Story: Hybrid Hoedown - In 2003, the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) debuted Income Deposit Securities (IDSes), a new type of hybrid security that pays out a huge return. You know we’ve profitably added several of these IDSes—B&G Foods, Centerplate, Coinmach and Otelco—to the Growth Portfolio, but what do all the terms and jargon surrounding these companies mean?

When investing in a private early-stage company, it’s possible to invest at a much lower equity price, albeit with much higher risk. This concept is essentially the backbone of the traditional venture capital industry business model: Invest in a relatively large number of early-stage companies and let the small number of explosive successes balance out the large number of failures. The article references american equity investment Story: Where Venture Capital Fits - When investing in a private early-stage company, it’s possible to invest at a much lower equity price, albeit with much higher risk. This concept is essentially the backbone of the traditional venture capital industry business model: Invest in a relatively large number of early-stage companies and let the small number of explosive successes balance out the large number of failures.

The best perfuming mutual fund in the past five years in the Mutual Fund Portfolio is gold fund American Century Global Gold, with a five-year annualized return of 31.2 percent. The article references american equity investment Story: Gold Fund Facts - The best perfuming mutual fund in the past five years in the Mutual Fund Portfolio is gold fund American Century Global Gold, with a five-year annualized return of 31.2 percent.

Paying off the mortgage used to be part of the American dream and a prerequisite to retirement. Then, times changed. Debt management and the use of leverage spread from businesses to personal finance. It was not unusual for people to enter retirement with mortgages and other debt with no plans to become debt free. Some did not hesitate to increase debt during retirement. The article references american equity investment Story: Pay Off Debt or Continue Owing in Retirement? - Paying off the mortgage used to be part of the American dream and a prerequisite to retirement. Then, times changed. Debt management and the use of leverage spread from businesses to personal finance. It was not unusual for people to enter retirement with mortgages and other debt with no plans to become debt free. Some did not hesitate to increase debt during retirement.

It seems everybody’s getting a helping hand. This week yet another major bank got a huge infusion of public help--$66 billion worth--to keep the doors open for at least a few more weeks. Zurich-based UBS (NYSE: UBS), announced that the Swiss federal authority in Bern, along with the Swiss National Bank, decided it didn’t want one of its biggest banks going down for the count. Swiss authorities are supposedly taking $60 billion in debt assets with no real assumable value and at the same time buying into the bank with equity capital of $6 billion. The article references american equity investment Story: Mad Markets? Get Back to Basics - It seems everybody’s getting a helping hand. This week yet another major bank got a huge infusion of public help--$66 billion worth--to keep the doors open for at least a few more weeks. Zurich-based UBS (NYSE: UBS), announced that the Swiss federal authority in Bern, along with the Swiss National Bank, decided it didn’t want one of its biggest banks going down for the count. Swiss authorities are supposedly taking $60 billion in debt assets with no real assumable value and at the same time buying into the bank with equity capital of $6 billion.

CIBC World Markets senior economist Avery Shenfeld took a Canada-specific look at the subprime mortgage meltdown last week, concluding that recent selling on the Toronto Stock Exchange is driven by “unwarranted fears” the American malady would spread north because of its impact on global growth. The article references american equity investment Story: Maple Leaf Memo - CIBC World Markets senior economist Avery Shenfeld took a Canada-specific look at the subprime mortgage meltdown last week, concluding that recent selling on the Toronto Stock Exchange is driven by “unwarranted fears” the American malady would spread north because of its impact on global growth.

CIBC World Markets senior economist Avery Shenfeld took a Canada-specific look at the subprime mortgage meltdown last week, concluding that recent selling on the Toronto Stock Exchange is driven by “unwarranted fears” the American malady would spread north because of its impact on global growth. The article references american equity investment Story: Contagions and Canada - CIBC World Markets senior economist Avery Shenfeld took a Canada-specific look at the subprime mortgage meltdown last week, concluding that recent selling on the Toronto Stock Exchange is driven by “unwarranted fears” the American malady would spread north because of its impact on global growth.

• In late October, PowerShares Capital Management launched eight new exchange traded funds (ETFs). These are the new hot investment vehicles; they’re sector- or subject-specific stock portfolios that trade like stocks but allow individual investors to hold a basket of stocks similar to a mutual fund. And what’s hipper than new investment products? New investment sectors. ONE OF POWERSHARES’ NEW ETFS IS THE LUX NANOTECH PORTFOLIO. Granted, Merrill Lynch’s Nanotech ETF has been around longer, but this one grabbed more headlines. The Lux Nano is hardly a trip through the nano frontier. More than one third of the companies are Dow, S&P 500 or similar size companies that have tangential exposure to nanotechnology. Merrill’s Nanotech ETF has more direct beneficiaries to nanotech but with increased volatility and risk, since these little firms are usually one-trick ponies. This is great exposure for the industry but the portfolios are lame. Our advice: Buy some risk capital in individual shares of companies that engage your interest and look like they have good business models. And learn all you can about this important—and young—new technology sector through our free e-zine High-Tech Bulletin (www.hightechbulletin.com). The article references american equity investment Story: Advisory - • In late October, PowerShares Capital Management launched eight new exchange traded funds (ETFs). These are the new hot investment vehicles; they’re sector- or subject-specific stock portfolios that trade like stocks but allow individual investors to hold a basket of stocks similar to a mutual fund. And what’s hipper than new investment products? New investment sectors. ONE OF POWERSHARES’ NEW ETFS IS THE LUX NANOTECH PORTFOLIO. Granted, Merrill Lynch’s Nanotech ETF has been around longer, but this one grabbed more headlines. The Lux Nano is hardly a trip through the nano frontier. More than one third of the companies are Dow, S&P 500 or similar size companies that have tangential exposure to nanotechnology. Merrill’s Nanotech ETF has more direct beneficiaries to nanotech but with increased volatility and risk, since these little firms are usually one-trick ponies. This is great exposure for the industry but the portfolios are lame. Our advice: Buy some risk capital in individual shares of companies that engage your interest and look like they have good business models. And learn all you can about this important—and young—new technology sector through our free e-zine High-Tech Bulletin (www.hightechbulletin.com).

The goal of government largesse--Canada’s, the US, China, and countless other nations, developed and emerging--is to spur demand. But how to structure such plans is a tough nut the North American leaders are trying to crack; Harper has already confronted hostility from Parliament to his handling of the economy, and Obama’s ambition to sign a stimulus bill in the earliest stages of his presidency has met with objections from both sides of the Congressional aisle. The article references american equity investment Story: The Gestating Stimulus - The goal of government largesse--Canada’s, the US, China, and countless other nations, developed and emerging--is to spur demand. But how to structure such plans is a tough nut the North American leaders are trying to crack; Harper has already confronted hostility from Parliament to his handling of the economy, and Obama’s ambition to sign a stimulus bill in the earliest stages of his presidency has met with objections from both sides of the Congressional aisle.

The Latin American economies we follow (Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Peru and Colombia) are set to enter 2006 in fairly good shape. The main economies of the region are growing at 3 percent, debt is coming down and current accounts have improved dramatically, with the resource-heavy economies of Brazil, Argentina and Chile experiencing surpluses. The article references american equity investment Story: Latin America - The Latin American economies we follow (Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Peru and Colombia) are set to enter 2006 in fairly good shape. The main economies of the region are growing at 3 percent, debt is coming down and current accounts have improved dramatically, with the resource-heavy economies of Brazil, Argentina and Chile experiencing surpluses.

The market closed in a mixed bag today but couldn’t gain enough for an end-of-the-week rally. American Express bolstered the Blue Chips with a 3.2 percent rise in its stock following a less-than-anticipated profit drop during the first quarter. All three of the major indexes posted gains for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.4 percent; the S&P 500 swelled 0.5 percent; and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.8 percent.
The article references american equity investment Story: Friday Market Wrapup - 04.25.08 - The market closed in a mixed bag today but couldn’t gain enough for an end-of-the-week rally. American Express bolstered the Blue Chips with a 3.2 percent rise in its stock following a less-than-anticipated profit drop during the first quarter. All three of the major indexes posted gains for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.4 percent; the S&P 500 swelled 0.5 percent; and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.8 percent.

What specific companies are worth your investment dollars? The article references american equity investment Story: Buy The Russian Bear - What specific companies are worth your investment dollars?

Despite some possible potholes along the way, trusts continue to be an excellent investment opportunity. Just don't rush in. The article references american equity investment Story: View from the Top - Despite some possible potholes along the way, trusts continue to be an excellent investment opportunity. Just don't rush in.

You always need to consider the source of your investment advice. For years, most investors entrusted their portfolios to their brokers. The article references american equity investment Story: MARKETWATCH - You always need to consider the source of your investment advice. For years, most investors entrusted their portfolios to their brokers.

If you’re investing in mutual funds or hiring an investment advisor, it’s important to know how much and what you’re paying for. The article references american equity investment Story: It’s Your Money - If you’re investing in mutual funds or hiring an investment advisor, it’s important to know how much and what you’re paying for.

Not a day goes by without some company or market drawing our interest as a potential new investment idea. The article references american equity investment Story: Work Or Get Whacked - Not a day goes by without some company or market drawing our interest as a potential new investment idea.

Why do some stocks grow up to become great investments while others languish and head into the gutter? The article references american equity investment Story: Running The Investment Race - Why do some stocks grow up to become great investments while others languish and head into the gutter?

“I’m on vacation” isn’t an excuse when it comes to your investments. Unless, of course, you join us on our investment cruise next year (see the insert with next issue). The article references american equity investment Story: MARKETWATCH - “I’m on vacation” isn’t an excuse when it comes to your investments. Unless, of course, you join us on our investment cruise next year (see the insert with next issue).

Do you buy your stocks for the long haul or do you just hold them for the near future? For many investors, the latter best represents their investment style. The article references american equity investment Story: Buying for Keeps - Do you buy your stocks for the long haul or do you just hold them for the near future? For many investors, the latter best represents their investment style.

We’ll get to the fun stuff in a moment (a week worthy of both a “Scam” and a “Gate”), but because it’s come up largely in the US Democratic presidential nomination battle--and has assumed an even more distinct Canadian flavor in the last several days--let’s talk about the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The article references american equity investment Story: NAFTA--Who Needs Whom? - We’ll get to the fun stuff in a moment (a week worthy of both a “Scam” and a “Gate”), but because it’s come up largely in the US Democratic presidential nomination battle--and has assumed an even more distinct Canadian flavor in the last several days--let’s talk about the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Understanding the over-the-counter market is key to your successful investment in Canadian trusts. The article references american equity investment Story: Buying the Northern Lights, Part 2 - Understanding the over-the-counter market is key to your successful investment in Canadian trusts.

Taxation is an important investment consideration. Understanding cross-border issues will help maximize returns. The article references american equity investment Story: How They Rate - Taxation is an important investment consideration. Understanding cross-border issues will help maximize returns.

In a turbulent world, energy independence and self-reliance are great investment attributes. They describe Iceland perfectly. The article references american equity investment Story: 65 Degrees & Profitable - In a turbulent world, energy independence and self-reliance are great investment attributes. They describe Iceland perfectly.

When you have a winning investing formula, you keep it. But when the investment landscape shifts radically, some tweaking is in order. The article references american equity investment Story: High Yields for Dangerous Times - When you have a winning investing formula, you keep it. But when the investment landscape shifts radically, some tweaking is in order.

The Treasury Dept's Public-Private Investment Program is finally slated to get underway, but is it necessary and should US taxpayers be footing the bill? The article references american equity investment Story: Too Little, Too Late - The Treasury Dept's Public-Private Investment Program is finally slated to get underway, but is it necessary and should US taxpayers be footing the bill?

It seems nano is making the transition from science geeks to the broader investment world--at least if we're to take the past couple of weeks as any indication. The article references american equity investment Story: Spread The Word - It seems nano is making the transition from science geeks to the broader investment world--at least if we're to take the past couple of weeks as any indication.

Greetings from the Las Vegas Money Show conference. For attendees, investment seminars are always a golden opportunity to learn a range of perspectives. The article references american equity investment Story: Questions And Answers - Greetings from the Las Vegas Money Show conference. For attendees, investment seminars are always a golden opportunity to learn a range of perspectives.

Here’s a confession from a 20 years-plus industry veteran: I use investment conferences for more than making my points and chatting with current and prospective readers. The article references american equity investment Story: Into The Pool - Here’s a confession from a 20 years-plus industry veteran: I use investment conferences for more than making my points and chatting with current and prospective readers.

Diversification is the cardinal rule of asset management. Especially in today’s volatile investment world, diversifying your portfolio is more important than ever. The article references american equity investment Story: Be A Land Lord - Diversification is the cardinal rule of asset management. Especially in today’s volatile investment world, diversifying your portfolio is more important than ever.

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We’ve revisited municipal bonds a few times in the past year, but as April 15 quickly approaches it’s useful to go through the drill on this fundamental investment vehicle again. The article references american equity investment Story: Munis Are Back - We’ve revisited municipal bonds a few times in the past year, but as April 15 quickly approaches it’s useful to go through the drill on this fundamental investment vehicle again.

Last week I was aboard the MS Deutschland cruising the Baltic Sea in northern Europe for the KCI Investment Cruise. Leaving from the German port of Travemunde... The article references american equity investment Story: Tilting At Windmills - Last week I was aboard the MS Deutschland cruising the Baltic Sea in northern Europe for the KCI Investment Cruise. Leaving from the German port of Travemunde...

Money Shows are the wide-ranging bazaars of the financial market place. Every viewpoint is represented, as are investment products of every stripe. The article references american equity investment Story: Reflections from Vegas - Money Shows are the wide-ranging bazaars of the financial market place. Every viewpoint is represented, as are investment products of every stripe.

Triple-digit gains in the ‘00s: It’s been tough to beat the PF Income Portfolio real estate investment trusts. The article references american equity investment Story: REITs the Preferred Way - Triple-digit gains in the ‘00s: It’s been tough to beat the PF Income Portfolio real estate investment trusts.

We never like it when major investment themes are well advertised on television. In many cases, that’s a sign of a top or a mature trend. In the case of the present currency adjustment, however, that’s unlikely. The article references american equity investment Story: Devil in the Details - We never like it when major investment themes are well advertised on television. In many cases, that’s a sign of a top or a mature trend. In the case of the present currency adjustment, however, that’s unlikely.

Big power, communications and water companies have waited nearly three years for their investment in President Bush’s 2000 election to pay off. Now it looks like their ship has finally come in. The article references american equity investment Story: Utility Beat - Big power, communications and water companies have waited nearly three years for their investment in President Bush’s 2000 election to pay off. Now it looks like their ship has finally come in.

We wouldn’t touch theater and satellite radio stocks with a 10-foot pole. But that doesn’t mean their companies don’t offer great investment potential. The article references american equity investment Story: Entertaining Bonds - We wouldn’t touch theater and satellite radio stocks with a 10-foot pole. But that doesn’t mean their companies don’t offer great investment potential.

Mention mining stocks in an investment discussion and the odds are you’ll immediately be typecast as a gold bug, doomsayer or perma-bear. Don’t count us in that camp. The article references american equity investment Story: Solid Metals - Mention mining stocks in an investment discussion and the odds are you’ll immediately be typecast as a gold bug, doomsayer or perma-bear. Don’t count us in that camp.

Neither today’s unprecedented global trade and investment opportunities nor the possibility three dozen countries’ stock markets would outperform the S&P 500, as they did in 2005, could have been imagined a generation ago. The article references american equity investment Story: Beyond The Dollar - Neither today’s unprecedented global trade and investment opportunities nor the possibility three dozen countries’ stock markets would outperform the S&P 500, as they did in 2005, could have been imagined a generation ago.

If you’re seeking a non-cyclical investment that has decent returns, minimal volatility and a general immunity to economic fluctuations, don’t bother reading this article. The article references american equity investment Story: Risk's Rewards - If you’re seeking a non-cyclical investment that has decent returns, minimal volatility and a general immunity to economic fluctuations, don’t bother reading this article.

Precious metals, widely scorned in recent years, have been showing signs of returning to their historical role as vital investment hedges. The article references american equity investment Story: The Old School Rules - Precious metals, widely scorned in recent years, have been showing signs of returning to their historical role as vital investment hedges.

Editor’s note: Gold funds have been big underperformers in the 1990s bull market. That may be about to change with the burst of the biggest investment bubble in history. — SL The article references american equity investment Story: The Saving Grace - Editor’s note: Gold funds have been big underperformers in the 1990s bull market. That may be about to change with the burst of the biggest investment bubble in history. — SL

Financial stocks did extraordinarily well during the last decade. An unstoppable bull market kept investment banks brimming with initial public offerings and merger deals. The article references american equity investment Story: In The Money - Financial stocks did extraordinarily well during the last decade. An unstoppable bull market kept investment banks brimming with initial public offerings and merger deals.

Here’s a confession from a 20 years-plus industry veteran: I use investment conferences for more than making my points and chatting with current and prospective readers. The article references american equity investment Story: Hotline: Into The Pool: May 25, 2007 - Here’s a confession from a 20 years-plus industry veteran: I use investment conferences for more than making my points and chatting with current and prospective readers.

Several recent news stories caught my eye that I thought were worth sharing. Although not necessarily investment opportunities, they do prove the far-reaching effect of nanoscale engineering.
The article references american equity investment Story: And So It Begins - Several recent news stories caught my eye that I thought were worth sharing. Although not necessarily investment opportunities, they do prove the far-reaching effect of nanoscale engineering.

China and India remain hedge-fund favorites and are a hit with institutional investors that take a long view. I continue to believe that the next investment bubble will form in these markets. The article references american equity investment Story: The Big Money - China and India remain hedge-fund favorites and are a hit with institutional investors that take a long view. I continue to believe that the next investment bubble will form in these markets.

The economic and investment environment has become a lot more treacherous. But that's nothing compared to violent eruptions in the actual environment. The article references american equity investment Story: P&Cs Are A-OK - The economic and investment environment has become a lot more treacherous. But that's nothing compared to violent eruptions in the actual environment.

We like to look at the comparative performances of world stock markets in order to identify new investment opportunities. The article references american equity investment Story: Rating The World - We like to look at the comparative performances of world stock markets in order to identify new investment opportunities.

My goal with HTB is to make you a better, smarter investor in this sector full of hype and hope and mystery. To that end, I'm going to be launching a real nanotech investment newsletter this summer. The article references american equity investment Story: Shameless Self-Promotion - My goal with HTB is to make you a better, smarter investor in this sector full of hype and hope and mystery. To that end, I'm going to be launching a real nanotech investment newsletter this summer.

Investors and analysts alike are always at risk to falling in love with a particular investment theme, sector or stock. The infatuation may burn hot for a while, but flameouts all too often turn into portfolio wipeouts. The article references american equity investment Story: A Healthy Mix - Investors and analysts alike are always at risk to falling in love with a particular investment theme, sector or stock. The infatuation may burn hot for a while, but flameouts all too often turn into portfolio wipeouts.

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) scored big in 2001. Our five Income Portfolio selections were no exception, gaining a sizzling 36.3 percent. The article references american equity investment Story: Prime Property Plays - Real estate investment trusts (REITs) scored big in 2001. Our five Income Portfolio selections were no exception, gaining a sizzling 36.3 percent.

We saw investment potential in the warming movement some time ago. That’s why we already hold a number of companies cashing in on several new, headline-grabbing government plans that coalesce around the cap-and-trade concept. The article references american equity investment Story: Cap And Trades - We saw investment potential in the warming movement some time ago. That’s why we already hold a number of companies cashing in on several new, headline-grabbing government plans that coalesce around the cap-and-trade concept.

We saw investment potential in the warming movement some time ago. That’s why we already hold a number of companies cashing in on several new, headline-grabbing government plans that coalesce around the cap-and-trade concept. The article references american equity investment Story: Cap And Trades - We saw investment potential in the warming movement some time ago. That’s why we already hold a number of companies cashing in on several new, headline-grabbing government plans that coalesce around the cap-and-trade concept.

The long-term viability of Canadian trusts is rooted in solid fundamentals. Improved transparency and consistent performance mean that Canada is no longer an investment backwater. The article references american equity investment Story: Top 10 Portfolio - The long-term viability of Canadian trusts is rooted in solid fundamentals. Improved transparency and consistent performance mean that Canada is no longer an investment backwater.

Is the US economy steadying, and is order returning to global investment markets? The answers to these questions seem to play out differently day to day in stock prices. The article references american equity investment Story: How to Recognize Wall Street Winners - Is the US economy steadying, and is order returning to global investment markets? The answers to these questions seem to play out differently day to day in stock prices.

The most profitable investment trends are also usually the most simple. And few are more straightforward than developing Asia’s insatiable need for energy. The article references american equity investment Story: Powering Asia - The most profitable investment trends are also usually the most simple. And few are more straightforward than developing Asia’s insatiable need for energy.

Because no investment is entirely safe, you can never eliminate risk. But you can limit exposure by owning a diversified mix of high-quality investments. The article references american equity investment Story: Limiting Exposure - Because no investment is entirely safe, you can never eliminate risk. But you can limit exposure by owning a diversified mix of high-quality investments.

Investment fads come and go. But when a well-run company is sitting on increasingly valuable assets, it’s always a compelling buy for conservative investors: MDU Resources. The article references american equity investment Story: MDU Resources - Investment fads come and go. But when a well-run company is sitting on increasingly valuable assets, it’s always a compelling buy for conservative investors: MDU Resources.

Investment themes for 2006.
The article references american equity investment Story: The Best Energy Investments Of 2006 - Investment themes for 2006.

Owning units in a limited partnership (LP) is like holding common shares of a corporation. You’re only at risk for your investment and you get a share of growth plus dividends, which are taxed slightly differently. The article references american equity investment Story: Utility Beat - Owning units in a limited partnership (LP) is like holding common shares of a corporation. You’re only at risk for your investment and you get a share of growth plus dividends, which are taxed slightly differently.

When something you own heads south, the emotional temptation is to sell right away and cut your losses. Unfortunately, when interest rates rise, virtually every income investment gets hurt—and that’s exactly what’s happened over the past month. The article references american equity investment Story: Balance and Hedge - When something you own heads south, the emotional temptation is to sell right away and cut your losses. Unfortunately, when interest rates rise, virtually every income investment gets hurt—and that’s exactly what’s happened over the past month.

Private capital buyouts of trusts accelerated again last month. We’re up to 22 deals and counting since Halloween, the vast majority involving US-based investment entities. The article references american equity investment Story: Triple Plays - Private capital buyouts of trusts accelerated again last month. We’re up to 22 deals and counting since Halloween, the vast majority involving US-based investment entities.

Residential property owners are the best bargains of the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector. One of the standouts: new Income Portfolio member Canadian Apartment Properties (CAP). The article references american equity investment Story: Oh, Canada - Residential property owners are the best bargains of the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector. One of the standouts: new Income Portfolio member Canadian Apartment Properties (CAP).

China and India remain hedge-fund favorites and are a hit with institutional investors that take a long view. I continue to believe that the next investment bubble will form in these markets. But that's a story for the next decade. The article references american equity investment Story: The Big Money - China and India remain hedge-fund favorites and are a hit with institutional investors that take a long view. I continue to believe that the next investment bubble will form in these markets. But that's a story for the next decade.

This week, I'm writing from aboard the MS Deutschland on the first leg of my publisher, KCI Communications, Inc's investment cruise of the Baltic region. For 10 days, my colleagues...
The article references american equity investment Story: All Aboard - This week, I'm writing from aboard the MS Deutschland on the first leg of my publisher, KCI Communications, Inc's investment cruise of the Baltic region. For 10 days, my colleagues...

Remember your college days? Where we lived wasn’t as big a  deal as it is today. We only cared that we had a room and that our roommate wasn’t a psycho. The article references american equity investment Story: An Educated Investment - Remember your college days? Where we lived wasn’t as big a  deal as it is today. We only cared that we had a room and that our roommate wasn’t a psycho.

As I get ready to launch my nano/disruptive-edge investment service, I thought it might be helpful for you to get a better understanding of how I view this nascent marketplace. The article references american equity investment Story: Two Sides To Nano - As I get ready to launch my nano/disruptive-edge investment service, I thought it might be helpful for you to get a better understanding of how I view this nascent marketplace.

Every good income investment must have a solid business behind it. That doesn’t mean every company you invest in has to beat Wall Street expectations every quarter. The article references american equity investment Story: Good Businesses - Every good income investment must have a solid business behind it. That doesn’t mean every company you invest in has to beat Wall Street expectations every quarter.

A high yield means nothing if the underlying business cannot support the distribution. Place your faith--and investment cash--in quality operations. The article references american equity investment Story: Good Business - A high yield means nothing if the underlying business cannot support the distribution. Place your faith--and investment cash--in quality operations.

This week, I'm writing from aboard the MS Deutschland on the first leg of my publisher, KCI Communications, Inc's investment cruise of the Baltic region. The article references american equity investment Story: Hotline: All Aboard: June 18, 2007 - This week, I'm writing from aboard the MS Deutschland on the first leg of my publisher, KCI Communications, Inc's investment cruise of the Baltic region.

We can debate all we want about whether the US stock market is in jeopardy and whether the US dollar is doomed. We can also argue over why gold is still the last investment I’d be buying right now--agriculture, energy and industrial commodities have so much more going for them. The article references american equity investment Story: Resolved: Panic Equals Opportunity - We can debate all we want about whether the US stock market is in jeopardy and whether the US dollar is doomed. We can also argue over why gold is still the last investment I’d be buying right now--agriculture, energy and industrial commodities have so much more going for them.

In a shaky investment environment like this, it pays to remember the old proverb—a bird in hand is worth two in the bush. Rarely before has getting cash up front as dividends been so important to reliable returns. The article references american equity investment Story: Partnering for Profits - In a shaky investment environment like this, it pays to remember the old proverb—a bird in hand is worth two in the bush. Rarely before has getting cash up front as dividends been so important to reliable returns.

According to one often-used technique, stocks are still the best investment you can make for the long haul. Regression to the mean is a widely applied statistical phenomenon, used to describe the tendency for extreme events to correct themselves over time. The article references american equity investment Story: Capsule Advisory - According to one often-used technique, stocks are still the best investment you can make for the long haul. Regression to the mean is a widely applied statistical phenomenon, used to describe the tendency for extreme events to correct themselves over time.

My colleague Elliott Gue, editor of The Energy Strategist, has some interesting thoughts on oil production in Iran and Venezuela. The article references american equity investment Story: Production Means Investment - My colleague Elliott Gue, editor of The Energy Strategist, has some interesting thoughts on oil production in Iran and Venezuela.

Normally, a move of a few percentage points in a week would be extraordinary for conservative utilities, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and Canadian trusts. The article references american equity investment Story: Keeping Cool - Normally, a move of a few percentage points in a week would be extraordinary for conservative utilities, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and Canadian trusts.

Cutting through all the hype and fear in the markets is almost a full-time job for investors. In nearly every corner of the markets, someone’s pumping us up for something that will never pay off or cassandras are making us fearful enough to never make another investment. The article references american equity investment Story: Marketwatch - Cutting through all the hype and fear in the markets is almost a full-time job for investors. In nearly every corner of the markets, someone’s pumping us up for something that will never pay off or cassandras are making us fearful enough to never make another investment.

Not quite bonds, not quite equities, preferred stocks reside in Wall Street’s investment hinterland somewhere between penny mining shares and Sudanese bonds. The article references american equity investment Story: Income's Third Way - Not quite bonds, not quite equities, preferred stocks reside in Wall Street’s investment hinterland somewhere between penny mining shares and Sudanese bonds.

Natural resources exert a dominant influence on Canadian investment markets and the Canadian dollar. Canada's is a resource economy. The article references american equity investment Story: High-Energy Alternatives - Natural resources exert a dominant influence on Canadian investment markets and the Canadian dollar. Canada's is a resource economy.

All this adds up to the fact over the long term, GM looks like a less than ideal investment opportunity, and for good reason. But in the short term, it looks like an interesting trade idea on the government bailouts. The article references american equity investment Story: GM: Still A Dog, But... - All this adds up to the fact over the long term, GM looks like a less than ideal investment opportunity, and for good reason. But in the short term, it looks like an interesting trade idea on the government bailouts.

Reliable, robust growth is the 2005 guidepost for selecting royalty and income trusts. Sustainable progress--as opposed to a sexy yield--is the best indicator of long-term investment success. The article references american equity investment Story: The Top 10 Portfolio - Reliable, robust growth is the 2005 guidepost for selecting royalty and income trusts. Sustainable progress--as opposed to a sexy yield--is the best indicator of long-term investment success.

Political developments have always influenced the investment environment. As the world becomes more interconnected, global political changes will increasingly impact financial markets. In this light, let's take a look Asia. The article references american equity investment Story: China And Taiwan - Political developments have always influenced the investment environment. As the world becomes more interconnected, global political changes will increasingly impact financial markets. In this light, let's take a look Asia.

Regulation isn’t all bad. For one thing, if government takes the time and trouble to monitor an industry, it’s because a relative handful of players have become dominant--and more reliable as an investment. The article references american equity investment Story: The Last Debacle - Regulation isn’t all bad. For one thing, if government takes the time and trouble to monitor an industry, it’s because a relative handful of players have become dominant--and more reliable as an investment.

By Yiannis G. Mostrous Independently wealthy people are usually envied by others, mainly because people dream of being able to do whatever they like whenever they want. A friend who follows some of the investment advice dispensed here is the subject of this type of envy. Toward the end of last The article references american equity investment Story: Still Looking Good - McLean, VA - By Yiannis G. Mostrous Independently wealthy people are usually envied by others, mainly because people dream of being able to do whatever they like whenever they want. A friend who follows some of the investment advice dispensed here is the subject of this type of envy. Toward the end of last

Il Milione, “the man of a million stories,” arguably the world’s first newsletter editor, ignited European investment interest in the exotic world of Asia. The article references american equity investment Story: The Silk Road to Riches - Il Milione, “the man of a million stories,” arguably the world’s first newsletter editor, ignited European investment interest in the exotic world of Asia.

May 12, 2005 Communicating One of the most talked about technologies in the tech and investment worlds is Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). If you haven't heard about it yet, you better catch up; one research group expects 20 The article references american equity investment Story: Communicating - May 12, 2005 Communicating One of the most talked about technologies in the tech and investment worlds is Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). If you haven't heard about it yet, you better catch up; one research group expects 20

September 16, 2004 Dig It Once again, many in the financial media would have you believe good news is bad news. This morning, another month's data on foreign investment coming into the US was released. After the buys and sells of stocks an The article references american equity investment Story: Dig It - September 16, 2004 Dig It Once again, many in the financial media would have you believe good news is bad news. This morning, another month's data on foreign investment coming into the US was released. After the buys and sells of stocks an

When interest rates are rising, it’s time to play defense. Cash is the only investment guaranteed not to lose ground (except with inflation). And the Income Portfolio carries a hefty amount at 35 percent of total assets. The article references american equity investment Story: Why Hold? - When interest rates are rising, it’s time to play defense. Cash is the only investment guaranteed not to lose ground (except with inflation). And the Income Portfolio carries a hefty amount at 35 percent of total assets.

February 12 2007 THE NEXT BUBBLE? When nearly everyone is getting all excited over anything in the markets, it’s time to start getting picky. We’ve all made a killing in several of my favorite real estate investment trusts (REITs) as well as plenty of others, even after we took profi The article references american equity investment Story: NEW ISSUE FROM TEMPLATE: NEIL01 - February 12 2007 THE NEXT BUBBLE? When nearly everyone is getting all excited over anything in the markets, it’s time to start getting picky. We’ve all made a killing in several of my favorite real estate investment trusts (REITs) as well as plenty of others, even after we took profi

Embattled investment bank Lehman Brothers is now in liquidation mode. Regulators and what’s left of the street are hoping for a workout or, for some in the latter group, licking their chops like vultures over carrion.
The article references american equity investment Story: Buy Bonds in This Battered Market - Embattled investment bank Lehman Brothers is now in liquidation mode. Regulators and what’s left of the street are hoping for a workout or, for some in the latter group, licking their chops like vultures over carrion.

KCI Communications, Inc. would like to extend an invitation to you and a guest to join us at the Money Show Las Vegas, May 14-17, 2007, at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino for the best investment experience available. I The article references american equity investment Story: Book That Flight - KCI Communications, Inc. would like to extend an invitation to you and a guest to join us at the Money Show Las Vegas, May 14-17, 2007, at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino for the best investment experience available. I

From time to time, we introduce investment vehicles that don’t get a lot of attention from either the pros on Wall Street or the pop market press that so adoringly elevates them in the public consciousness. The article references american equity investment Story: The Trick Is Not Minding - From time to time, we introduce investment vehicles that don’t get a lot of attention from either the pros on Wall Street or the pop market press that so adoringly elevates them in the public consciousness.

As I’ve mentioned here and in other forums, I keep a close eye on sector performance at the beginning of the year because decisions made by investment committees at major money management firms seep through in those initial days of trading. You don’t really need to do this if you’re in front of comp The article references american equity investment Story: Tech For Oil - As I’ve mentioned here and in other forums, I keep a close eye on sector performance at the beginning of the year because decisions made by investment committees at major money management firms seep through in those initial days of trading. You don’t really need to do this if you’re in front of comp

Editor’s note: Bonds have been as good of an investment as stocks this year and with much less volatility. Below Ivan profiles two favorite closed-end bond funds.—SL The article references american equity investment Story: Another Spin on the Bond Rally - Editor’s note: Bonds have been as good of an investment as stocks this year and with much less volatility. Below Ivan profiles two favorite closed-end bond funds.—SL

There are a lot of stocks, bonds and funds out there. And every day in the markets, investors large and small mix buy and sell orders to establish prices for each investment. And while most assume that at the end of the day the value of any stock is the price where it closed, the real value is a lot more complex. The article references american equity investment Story: What's the Right Price - There are a lot of stocks, bonds and funds out there. And every day in the markets, investors large and small mix buy and sell orders to establish prices for each investment. And while most assume that at the end of the day the value of any stock is the price where it closed, the real value is a lot more complex.

The next big bubble is already getting pumped up, this time not with easy money via the credit market but through direct investment by Uncle Sam Corp. The Federal Reserve Bank should be renamed Fed Bank, Inc.,Wholly Owned Subsidiary of USC. The article references american equity investment Story: Think Big - The next big bubble is already getting pumped up, this time not with easy money via the credit market but through direct investment by Uncle Sam Corp. The Federal Reserve Bank should be renamed Fed Bank, Inc.,Wholly Owned Subsidiary of USC.

The Canadian dollar is trading at all-time highs against the US dollar, boosting the volume of capital investment. Demand for resources--the most important part of Canada's economy--is also on the rise. The article references american equity investment Story: More Northern Exposure - The Canadian dollar is trading at all-time highs against the US dollar, boosting the volume of capital investment. Demand for resources--the most important part of Canada's economy--is also on the rise.

November 23, 2004 Incredible Nobody wants an investment that's incredible. Nope, we all need some level of believability before we put down our hard-earned cash on something. Yet this hasn't stopped lots of schemes by analysts, brokers and The article references american equity investment Story: Incredible - November 23, 2004 Incredible Nobody wants an investment that's incredible. Nope, we all need some level of believability before we put down our hard-earned cash on something. Yet this hasn't stopped lots of schemes by analysts, brokers and

By Elliott H. Gue I’ve been to two investment conferences in the past month, one in Washington, DC, in early August and one in Las Vegas just last week. At both conferences, I was struck by just how many speakers were trying to call a top in energy stocks, and in oil and natural gas generall The article references american equity investment Story: The Selloff Consensus - By Elliott H. Gue I’ve been to two investment conferences in the past month, one in Washington, DC, in early August and one in Las Vegas just last week. At both conferences, I was struck by just how many speakers were trying to call a top in energy stocks, and in oil and natural gas generall

As Taiwan and the Mainland continue to normalize their relationship, more investment capital will find its way to Taipei, boosting the domestic economy and putting Taiwan back at the forefront of global economic growth. The article references american equity investment Story: One China - As Taiwan and the Mainland continue to normalize their relationship, more investment capital will find its way to Taipei, boosting the domestic economy and putting Taiwan back at the forefront of global economic growth.

During the past three years, it’s been very hard to beat utility stocks and real estate investment trusts (REITs). Low and steady interest rates, the dividend tax cut and improving sector fundamentals have handed us capital gains as well as generous yields. The article references american equity investment Story: What Goes Up - During the past three years, it’s been very hard to beat utility stocks and real estate investment trusts (REITs). Low and steady interest rates, the dividend tax cut and improving sector fundamentals have handed us capital gains as well as generous yields.

What’s the only investment guaranteed to keep you underwater this year? Ironically, it’s cash and money market funds. The article references american equity investment Story: Cash That's Not Trash - What’s the only investment guaranteed to keep you underwater this year? Ironically, it’s cash and money market funds.

What did work isn’t what will work always. Too often investors get so comfortable in the success of some stocks or sectors that they forget about one of the cardinal investment rules: Always look forward when it comes to stocks. The article references american equity investment Story: Marketwatch - What did work isn’t what will work always. Too often investors get so comfortable in the success of some stocks or sectors that they forget about one of the cardinal investment rules: Always look forward when it comes to stocks.