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 debt defaulted emerging market 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.

The main drivers of the most recent gains have been the increase in liquidity and the fact that many money managers are trying to boost their quarterly performance numbers. A lot of money is being poured into the emerging space--emerging market funds have received USD20 billion in the past two months--with Asia a prime destination. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Cautious Euphoria - The main drivers of the most recent gains have been the increase in liquidity and the fact that many money managers are trying to boost their quarterly performance numbers. A lot of money is being poured into the emerging space--emerging market funds have received USD20 billion in the past two months--with Asia a prime destination.

By late 2008 it was clear even to the man on the street that this country had become chronically over-leveraged. Too many people had taken on too much debt they couldn’t possibly service, and exposure to default was too widespread for the center to hold. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Debt Busters - By late 2008 it was clear even to the man on the street that this country had become chronically over-leveraged. Too many people had taken on too much debt they couldn’t possibly service, and exposure to default was too widespread for the center to hold.

We had the opportunity to sit down with Jack Chang, manager of The Taiwan Fund (NYSE: TWN), to discuss how it's using Asia's emerging markets to its advantage. Asia's long-term growth story has been a favorite of ours for quite some time now and is set to continue well into 2008 and beyond. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Breaking Into Asia's Emerging Markets - We had the opportunity to sit down with Jack Chang, manager of The Taiwan Fund (NYSE: TWN), to discuss how it's using Asia's emerging markets to its advantage. Asia's long-term growth story has been a favorite of ours for quite some time now and is set to continue well into 2008 and beyond.

My goal in writing New Tech Investor is twofold: to help educate potential investors in emerging technology before they invest in some of the wild technologies; and to provide a base of reference, sites you can go to for more in-depth information on particular technologies or tech news. The ezine aspires to be a digest of emerging technology (emtech) info and vetting service all wrapped into one. This issue features a brief rundown of what's going on in the emerging technologies space, from nanotech to alternative energies. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: An Emtech Melange - My goal in writing New Tech Investor is twofold: to help educate potential investors in emerging technology before they invest in some of the wild technologies; and to provide a base of reference, sites you can go to for more in-depth information on particular technologies or tech news. The ezine aspires to be a digest of emerging technology (emtech) info and vetting service all wrapped into one. This issue features a brief rundown of what's going on in the emerging technologies space, from nanotech to alternative energies.

As expected, Allegheny Energy won’t pay a dividend at least through 2003, part of an aggressive plan to head off an unfolding liquidity crisis. With credit conditions tough, federal investigations ongoing and potentially massive liabilities looming from its now defaulted trading operation, there are too many unknowns for conservative investors. Sell. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Dividend Watch List - As expected, Allegheny Energy won’t pay a dividend at least through 2003, part of an aggressive plan to head off an unfolding liquidity crisis. With credit conditions tough, federal investigations ongoing and potentially massive liabilities looming from its now defaulted trading operation, there are too many unknowns for conservative investors. Sell.

Whether it’s a pool of mortgages, corporate debt or a government obligation, during the past several days, the market’s been on a tear trying to come to grasp with the questions...
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Market Update - Whether it’s a pool of mortgages, corporate debt or a government obligation, during the past several days, the market’s been on a tear trying to come to grasp with the questions...

Less than four years ago, Xcel Energy was a bona fide bankruptcy candidate, buried under an avalanche of debt taken on to build unregulated power plants. Today, the company is a poster child for utilities’ ability to recover from any disaster by retrenching to their core business, repairing relations with regulators and cutting debt. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Xcel Energy - Less than four years ago, Xcel Energy was a bona fide bankruptcy candidate, buried under an avalanche of debt taken on to build unregulated power plants. Today, the company is a poster child for utilities’ ability to recover from any disaster by retrenching to their core business, repairing relations with regulators and cutting debt.

The rally in emerging market equities has been broad based, though the Chinese market has led the way. But next year country and stock selection will become increasingly important to the asset allocation process. Expect “sustainable growth” to become next year’s buzz phrase. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: The Long and Short of It - The rally in emerging market equities has been broad based, though the Chinese market has led the way. But next year country and stock selection will become increasingly important to the asset allocation process. Expect “sustainable growth” to become next year’s buzz phrase.

Generally speaking, investing in emerging markets is riskier than investing in established markets. But during the past couple of years, the U.S. market hasn’t exactly been a cakewalk. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Go East for Profits - Generally speaking, investing in emerging markets is riskier than investing in established markets. But during the past couple of years, the U.S. market hasn’t exactly been a cakewalk.

Despite ongoing concerns over the viability of bond issuers who may have overextended themselves with subprime collateralized debt obligations (CDO), all three major indexes have posted positive returns for the week.
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Friday Market Wrapup - 02.01.08 - Despite ongoing concerns over the viability of bond issuers who may have overextended themselves with subprime collateralized debt obligations (CDO), all three major indexes have posted positive returns for the week.

As I remain bullish on oil’s long-term prospects, this week’s installment of Emerging Market Speculator features energy expert Elliott H. Gue’s take on key developments in the global oil market. Mr. Gue is the editor of The Energy Strategist and MLP Profits. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Oil's Rally Is for Real - As I remain bullish on oil’s long-term prospects, this week’s installment of Emerging Market Speculator features energy expert Elliott H. Gue’s take on key developments in the global oil market. Mr. Gue is the editor of The Energy Strategist and MLP Profits.

Strong economic growth in China and other emerging economies has been the basic underpinning of the most profitable market trends in recent years, including the dramatic up-trends in energy and basic commodity prices. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Q: Asia? A: Buy - Strong economic growth in China and other emerging economies has been the basic underpinning of the most profitable market trends in recent years, including the dramatic up-trends in energy and basic commodity prices.

The Emerging Duopoly The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Utility Beat - The Emerging Duopoly

Four years ago, strong utilities were forced to pay interest on their bonds more than 4 percentage points above US Treasurys. Today, thanks to a virtuous circle of positive regulation, improving market conditions and steady cost and debt reduction, that risk premium is down to barely a percentage point. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Pulling Back - Four years ago, strong utilities were forced to pay interest on their bonds more than 4 percentage points above US Treasurys. Today, thanks to a virtuous circle of positive regulation, improving market conditions and steady cost and debt reduction, that risk premium is down to barely a percentage point.

So you say emerging markets are risky and you have enough trouble with US stocks to venture overseas? The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Asia Minor's Majors - So you say emerging markets are risky and you have enough trouble with US stocks to venture overseas?

The Debt Bomb The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: UTILITY BEAT - The Debt Bomb

Friendly regulation, debt cuts and improving business: While that combination holds, interest rates aren’t going to wreak lasting havoc on good utility stocks. The best energy, communications and water companies will also weather stock market and economic weakness, thanks to their secure dividends and control over essential services. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Introduction - Friendly regulation, debt cuts and improving business: While that combination holds, interest rates aren’t going to wreak lasting havoc on good utility stocks. The best energy, communications and water companies will also weather stock market and economic weakness, thanks to their secure dividends and control over essential services.

The U.S. is stabilizing and is geared toward recovery. At the same time, another big oil consumer, emerging Asia, is showing signs of stability. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Big Oil is Back - The U.S. is stabilizing and is geared toward recovery. At the same time, another big oil consumer, emerging Asia, is showing signs of stability.

In November 2001, Enron filed Chapter 11. Those who followed my sell recommendation earlier that month salvaged a low-teens price for their shares. Unfortunately, we couldn’t dodge the catastrophic 18-month utility bear market that followed, as power prices crumbled and $162 billion in industry debt went on the distressed list. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Riding Power’s Recovery - In November 2001, Enron filed Chapter 11. Those who followed my sell recommendation earlier that month salvaged a low-teens price for their shares. Unfortunately, we couldn’t dodge the catastrophic 18-month utility bear market that followed, as power prices crumbled and $162 billion in industry debt went on the distressed list.

I’m looking for a recovery first in industrial and infrastructure stocks as well as a resurgence in demand from emerging markets like China and India. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Investors' Best Defense - I’m looking for a recovery first in industrial and infrastructure stocks as well as a resurgence in demand from emerging markets like China and India.

While Nokia is best known as the world's leading supplier of handsets, it also sells equipment to cell phone providers. In the wake of the 2000 tech wreck, most wireless telecoms were trying to get out from under a mountain of debt. But Nokia reported a significant sales pick-up and Ericsson, the largest player in this market, jumped on the news. Perhaps this is THE FIRST SIGN OF AN UPTICK in spending after three lean years. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Capsule Advisory - While Nokia is best known as the world's leading supplier of handsets, it also sells equipment to cell phone providers. In the wake of the 2000 tech wreck, most wireless telecoms were trying to get out from under a mountain of debt. But Nokia reported a significant sales pick-up and Ericsson, the largest player in this market, jumped on the news. Perhaps this is THE FIRST SIGN OF AN UPTICK in spending after three lean years.

There’s one sector of the bond market that follows stocks very closely—high-yield or “junk” bonds. Junk bonds are equally sensitive to the health of the economy because they’re the debt of start-up or financially stretched companies that thrive in strong economic times but suffer in downturns. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: High-Yield Finds - There’s one sector of the bond market that follows stocks very closely—high-yield or “junk” bonds. Junk bonds are equally sensitive to the health of the economy because they’re the debt of start-up or financially stretched companies that thrive in strong economic times but suffer in downturns.

Leverage is going begging. In most eras, companies with a high degree of financial leverage—i.e., high debt levels—were justifiably perceived as carrying both above-average risk and above-average growth prospects. Usually the market maintains a fairly equal balance between risk and reward—from that perspective, today’s environment is exceptional. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Capsule Advisory - Leverage is going begging. In most eras, companies with a high degree of financial leverage—i.e., high debt levels—were justifiably perceived as carrying both above-average risk and above-average growth prospects. Usually the market maintains a fairly equal balance between risk and reward—from that perspective, today’s environment is exceptional.

Given the emerging domestic political reality Goodale’s Liberal Party faced--a November 28 no-confidence vote loomed--his move makes a little more sense. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: A Tale Told By An Idiot - Given the emerging domestic political reality Goodale’s Liberal Party faced--a November 28 no-confidence vote loomed--his move makes a little more sense.

• In a small win for bondholder rights, Calpine Corp has proposed a settlement with bondholders to replace $12 billion of claims with a single claim of $3.5 billion; the agreement will eliminate $8 billion in duplicate claims. The settlement will require approval of both the presiding US bankruptcy court and the Canadian court. (Calpine had guaranteed defaulted ULC1 bonds in 2001 issued by subsidiary Calpine Canada Energy Finance ULC.) Calpine will also seek approval from the indenture trustee on the bonds, HSBC Bank USA. In addition to the $3.5 billion unsecured claim, which is 1.65 times the $2.12 billion claim HSBC originally filed in the bankruptcy case, CALPINE BONDHOLDERS WILL RECEIVE UP TO $8 MILLION FOR POST-PETITION INTEREST AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR ATTORNEY AND PROFESSIONAL FEES. Calpine also recently announced that it will file a reorganization plan for approval by the bankruptcy court. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Capsule Advisory - • In a small win for bondholder rights, Calpine Corp has proposed a settlement with bondholders to replace $12 billion of claims with a single claim of $3.5 billion; the agreement will eliminate $8 billion in duplicate claims. The settlement will require approval of both the presiding US bankruptcy court and the Canadian court. (Calpine had guaranteed defaulted ULC1 bonds in 2001 issued by subsidiary Calpine Canada Energy Finance ULC.) Calpine will also seek approval from the indenture trustee on the bonds, HSBC Bank USA. In addition to the $3.5 billion unsecured claim, which is 1.65 times the $2.12 billion claim HSBC originally filed in the bankruptcy case, CALPINE BONDHOLDERS WILL RECEIVE UP TO $8 MILLION FOR POST-PETITION INTEREST AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR ATTORNEY AND PROFESSIONAL FEES. Calpine also recently announced that it will file a reorganization plan for approval by the bankruptcy court.

MIT’s science publication Technology Review sponsored its Emerging Technology Conference this week on its Cambridge, Mass., campus. I went up to check it out. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Headliners Abound - MIT’s science publication Technology Review sponsored its Emerging Technology Conference this week on its Cambridge, Mass., campus. I went up to check it out.

Who knew that a decade after the collapse of the Soviet Union we’d be writing about investing in Russia because it’s one of the hottest emerging markets in the world? The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Between A Hammer And A Sickle - Who knew that a decade after the collapse of the Soviet Union we’d be writing about investing in Russia because it’s one of the hottest emerging markets in the world?

The point to understand here is that the year-long rally in emerging markets isn’t based on the conviction that the global economy is completely out of the woods and that the Anglo-Saxon financial system has resolved all its problems. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: ISM is the Key - The point to understand here is that the year-long rally in emerging markets isn’t based on the conviction that the global economy is completely out of the woods and that the Anglo-Saxon financial system has resolved all its problems.

The third quarter brought plenty of volatility for the US and most global stock markets. In particular, a general credit scare gripped the market in late July. The epicenter of that scare was mortgage-related debt focused on subprime borrowers; however, the general panic spread, making it difficult for even higher-quality corporate borrowers in totally unrelated industry groups to garner access to capital...
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: The Partnerships - The third quarter brought plenty of volatility for the US and most global stock markets. In particular, a general credit scare gripped the market in late July. The epicenter of that scare was mortgage-related debt focused on subprime borrowers; however, the general panic spread, making it difficult for even higher-quality corporate borrowers in totally unrelated industry groups to garner access to capital...

By Elliott H. Gue For the past few issues, I've focused mainly on oil and gas services and exploration and production (E&P). But I see meaningful catalysts emerging for other groups. In particular, utilities are already looking past this summer's driving season toward next winter The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Beyond Oil And Gas - By Elliott H. Gue For the past few issues, I've focused mainly on oil and gas services and exploration and production (E&P). But I see meaningful catalysts emerging for other groups. In particular, utilities are already looking past this summer's driving season toward next winter

Rising debt and deficits aside, the cut in dividend taxes to 15 percent should stick. That’s a huge plus for the Personal Finance Income Portfolio. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Tax Advantaged - Rising debt and deficits aside, the cut in dividend taxes to 15 percent should stick. That’s a huge plus for the Personal Finance Income Portfolio.

The U.S. economy is gaining strength. But it’s not coming soon enough for dozens of high-debt communications and energy companies. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: A Quality Recovery - The U.S. economy is gaining strength. But it’s not coming soon enough for dozens of high-debt communications and energy companies.

By Yiannis G. Mostrous MCLEAN, VA--Last week’s discussion prompted many questions about the strength and sustainability of emerging markets in general and Asia in particular. In other words, when will the rally end? For starters, the main point of the previous issue was that the overall The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Don't Sell In May? - By Yiannis G. Mostrous MCLEAN, VA--Last week’s discussion prompted many questions about the strength and sustainability of emerging markets in general and Asia in particular. In other words, when will the rally end? For starters, the main point of the previous issue was that the overall

Although more than two years     away, Kremlin policies are     increasingly being guided with the Russian presidential elections in mind. The runup to the 2008 political transition is likely to have a negative impact on US business and foreign policy interests. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Russia Emerging - Although more than two years     away, Kremlin policies are     increasingly being guided with the Russian presidential elections in mind. The runup to the 2008 political transition is likely to have a negative impact on US business and foreign policy interests.

Food-price inflation has been, for some time, a strong feature in the emerging economies. Although developed economies face...
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Food, Water And China - Food-price inflation has been, for some time, a strong feature in the emerging economies. Although developed economies face...

One of the top issues that will be kicking in for any company toying with a nanotechnology will be one of environment, health and safety (EHS). As I’ve noted before, the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies has been dedicated to exploring the EHS issue, as well as other The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: An Ounce Of Nano Safety - One of the top issues that will be kicking in for any company toying with a nanotechnology will be one of environment, health and safety (EHS). As I’ve noted before, the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies has been dedicated to exploring the EHS issue, as well as other

Investors have treated emerging markets as a high-beta play on global growth for good reason. Amid all their problems, a lot of these countries have been trying hard to improve their economic positions and have demonstrated progress on structural reforms. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Southern Exposure - Investors have treated emerging markets as a high-beta play on global growth for good reason. Amid all their problems, a lot of these countries have been trying hard to improve their economic positions and have demonstrated progress on structural reforms.

Last month, Global Crossing became the latest debt-burdened telecom to file Chapter 11. The reason: It had borrowed too much to build a network too large to fill. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Utility Beat - Last month, Global Crossing became the latest debt-burdened telecom to file Chapter 11. The reason: It had borrowed too much to build a network too large to fill.

There’s no reason why emerging markets won’t duplicate their outperformance next year. I expect Asian markets to return 20 to 30 percent in 2010. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Theme of the Month: More Upside in Asia - There’s no reason why emerging markets won’t duplicate their outperformance next year. I expect Asian markets to return 20 to 30 percent in 2010.

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? The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Pay Me Weekly Commentary - 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?

The following release was just issued from the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnolgies, a nonpartisan Washington, DC-based think tank. One instructive thing to keep in mind as you read this short report is the perspective I gleaned from Contributing Editor Dr. Tim Harper when The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Nanotech In China - The following release was just issued from the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnolgies, a nonpartisan Washington, DC-based think tank. One instructive thing to keep in mind as you read this short report is the perspective I gleaned from Contributing Editor Dr. Tim Harper when

While investors are waiting anxiously for the U.S. economy to get fired up, they’re missing out on the booming markets of the Asia Pacific. The region’s best economies are emerging from the economic adversity of the late 1990s and are building profits without waiting around for the U.S. to catch up. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Good To Grow - While investors are waiting anxiously for the U.S. economy to get fired up, they’re missing out on the booming markets of the Asia Pacific. The region’s best economies are emerging from the economic adversity of the late 1990s and are building profits without waiting around for the U.S. to catch up.

By Elliott H. Gue Global oil trade is on the rise. The US remains a major importer and fast-growing emerging markets like China and India are becoming increasingly important consumers of imported oil. That means higher demand for tanker shipping. But despite this secular trend, th The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Tankers Revisited - By Elliott H. Gue Global oil trade is on the rise. The US remains a major importer and fast-growing emerging markets like China and India are becoming increasingly important consumers of imported oil. That means higher demand for tanker shipping. But despite this secular trend, th

Oil prices serve as a barometer of economic growth because increased consumption in emerging markets goes hand in hand with economic expansion. It’s essential that global investors understand oil price movements. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Oil Is the Key - Oil prices serve as a barometer of economic growth because increased consumption in emerging markets goes hand in hand with economic expansion. It’s essential that global investors understand oil price movements.

It’s boom times for big oil. Surging energy prices, coupled with years of cost-cutting and debt reduction, are pushing profits to new records. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Beyond Big Oil’s Boom - It’s boom times for big oil. Surging energy prices, coupled with years of cost-cutting and debt reduction, are pushing profits to new records.

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As we point out in our first article, in today’s high-risk world low debt, high price-to-earnings ratios (P/Es) and strong growth are Siamese triplets. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Insuring Quality - As we point out in our first article, in today’s high-risk world low debt, high price-to-earnings ratios (P/Es) and strong growth are Siamese triplets.

For five long years, the telecommunications sector has been mired in depression. Too many competitors, extreme over capacity, a mountain of debt and quixotic regulation undermined even the strongest players. Most of the rest have evaporated altogether. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Telecom Turns Up - For five long years, the telecommunications sector has been mired in depression. Too many competitors, extreme over capacity, a mountain of debt and quixotic regulation undermined even the strongest players. Most of the rest have evaporated altogether.

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Successful bundling, debt reduction and the biggest unregulated monopoly in America make cable giant Comcast one of the most financially secure BBB companies in the world. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Comcast 5.85 Percent Notes of 1/15/2010 - Successful bundling, debt reduction and the biggest unregulated monopoly in America make cable giant Comcast one of the most financially secure BBB companies in the world.

MIT’s science publication Technology Review sponsored its Emerging Technology Conference this week on its Cambridge, Mass., campus. I went up to check it out. This wasn’t the typical geek fest that many other nano and disruptive tech conferences are. It was the headliners, baby. The opening The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Tech’s Executive Summary - MIT’s science publication Technology Review sponsored its Emerging Technology Conference this week on its Cambridge, Mass., campus. I went up to check it out. This wasn’t the typical geek fest that many other nano and disruptive tech conferences are. It was the headliners, baby. The opening

The Woodrow Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies just released a survey on Tuesday about the public’s awareness to nanotech as well as its perception of the technology. Basically, it says that few people have heard much about it, and what they have heard scares them. Go figure; peopl The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: New Nano Survey Released - The Woodrow Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies just released a survey on Tuesday about the public’s awareness to nanotech as well as its perception of the technology. Basically, it says that few people have heard much about it, and what they have heard scares them. Go figure; peopl

Although US equities rallied handsomely in 2009 and the domestic economy showed signs of recovery, the performance of China’s stocks and economy reinforced the promise of Asia’s emerging markets for global investors.

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Although US equities rallied handsomely in 2009 and the domestic economy showed signs of recovery, the performance of China’s stocks and economy reinforced the promise of Asia’s emerging markets for global investors.

Positive regulation and companies' focus on reducing debt and risk are behind the tripling of the Dow Jones Utilities Average since its October 2002 bottom. How companies fare henceforth will depend on how they deal with their next big challenges... The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: The Next Big Challenge - Positive regulation and companies' focus on reducing debt and risk are behind the tripling of the Dow Jones Utilities Average since its October 2002 bottom. How companies fare henceforth will depend on how they deal with their next big challenges...

Xcel Energy has cut its dividend 50 percent. The company is also writing off $2 billion in NRG assets and extending talks on the unit’s debt to mid-month, buying time to nail down restructuring. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Dividend Watch List - Xcel Energy has cut its dividend 50 percent. The company is also writing off $2 billion in NRG assets and extending talks on the unit’s debt to mid-month, buying time to nail down restructuring.

I continue to recommend that investors focus on quality and overweight key cyclical industries. Technology resources, energy and some infrastructure (e.g., ports) remain relatively undervalued in many emerging markets, while valuations in Russia and some other high beta markets remain below previous highs. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: A Stronger Global Economy - I continue to recommend that investors focus on quality and overweight key cyclical industries. Technology resources, energy and some infrastructure (e.g., ports) remain relatively undervalued in many emerging markets, while valuations in Russia and some other high beta markets remain below previous highs.

The new great power competition that’s slowly emerging between the US and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) will likely be a dominant issue of international affairs in the 21st century. From a strategic perspective—although China currently lags the US economically, technologically and militarily—it’s moving up fast. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: China: The New Masters Of Soft Power - The new great power competition that’s slowly emerging between the US and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) will likely be a dominant issue of international affairs in the 21st century. From a strategic perspective—although China currently lags the US economically, technologically and militarily—it’s moving up fast.

Paying off debt is the key to financial recovery. That’s been the plan followed by El Paso Electric since the Texas/New Mexico-based utility emerged from bankruptcy in the mid-1990s. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: El Paso Electric 9.4% Notes of 5/1/2011 - Paying off debt is the key to financial recovery. That’s been the plan followed by El Paso Electric since the Texas/New Mexico-based utility emerged from bankruptcy in the mid-1990s.

High reported debt levels sent investors running even from the strongest limited partnerships (LPs) last month. That’s given us a golden opportunity to buy the best of the bunch on the cheap, particularly AmeriGas Partners. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: AmeriGas Partners - High reported debt levels sent investors running even from the strongest limited partnerships (LPs) last month. That’s given us a golden opportunity to buy the best of the bunch on the cheap, particularly AmeriGas Partners.

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Corporate earnings reports for the first quarter are just starting to roll in; a slew of energy companies are scheduled to report earnings between now and the end of April. Earnings season is always an important time for stocks. Several times in the past two years comments from the bigger firms in the energy industry have revealed key emerging trends. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Lowering The Bar - Corporate earnings reports for the first quarter are just starting to roll in; a slew of energy companies are scheduled to report earnings between now and the end of April. Earnings season is always an important time for stocks. Several times in the past two years comments from the bigger firms in the energy industry have revealed key emerging trends.

SEMCO Energy cut its dividend 40.4 percent last month to shore up sinking cash reserves. The new rate of 50 cents a year should hold. But with debt levels high and growth prospects low, there’s little attraction. Sell. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Dividend Watch List - SEMCO Energy cut its dividend 40.4 percent last month to shore up sinking cash reserves. The new rate of 50 cents a year should hold. But with debt levels high and growth prospects low, there’s little attraction. Sell.

Can a company with manageable debt occupying a generally recession-resistant niche stay healthy in the worst downturn in decades? That’s the question on many investors’ minds as bad economic news continues to pour in. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: A Lack of Respect - Can a company with manageable debt occupying a generally recession-resistant niche stay healthy in the worst downturn in decades? That’s the question on many investors’ minds as bad economic news continues to pour in.

By Yiannis G. Mostrous There's been a lot of talk regarding global economic imbalances (e.g., current account deficits, extreme debt levels) and other potentially harmful problems the world faces and must resolve. Once this starts, the argument goes, the global markets are in for a troubling The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Until It Melts - McLean, VA - By Yiannis G. Mostrous There's been a lot of talk regarding global economic imbalances (e.g., current account deficits, extreme debt levels) and other potentially harmful problems the world faces and must resolve. Once this starts, the argument goes, the global markets are in for a troubling

Major credit raters like Standard & Poor’s aren’t perfect. But few sources provide more exhaustive research on the financial health of corporations, governments and anyone else who issues debt in the public markets. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Getting Credit - Major credit raters like Standard & Poor’s aren’t perfect. But few sources provide more exhaustive research on the financial health of corporations, governments and anyone else who issues debt in the public 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 debt defaulted emerging market 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?

At first blush, alternative energy certainly might seem like the perfect answer to spiking energy prices and surging global electricity demand. But the fact is that when it comes to meeting global energy demands, there are no perfect solutions, nor is there a single emerging technology that can meet all demands. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: No Panaceas - At first blush, alternative energy certainly might seem like the perfect answer to spiking energy prices and surging global electricity demand. But the fact is that when it comes to meeting global energy demands, there are no perfect solutions, nor is there a single emerging technology that can meet all demands.

Since the S&P 500, the S&P/TSX Composite Index and the S&P/TSX Income Trust Index bottomed on March 9, the two Canadian indexes have correlated more with the MSCI Asia All Country ex-Japan Index. In other words, Canada’s stocks have become more and more levered to the global economy, including areas in Asia where signs of economic recovery are easier to see. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Emerging Canada - Since the S&P 500, the S&P/TSX Composite Index and the S&P/TSX Income Trust Index bottomed on March 9, the two Canadian indexes have correlated more with the MSCI Asia All Country ex-Japan Index. In other words, Canada’s stocks have become more and more levered to the global economy, including areas in Asia where signs of economic recovery are easier to see.

Favorable election returns have limited utilities’ regulation risk for at least the next few years. With companies cutting debt and operating risk—and soaking up excess capacity—utilities’ long-run recovery is set to continue in 2005. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: UF Portfolios: Watch Those Prices - Favorable election returns have limited utilities’ regulation risk for at least the next few years. With companies cutting debt and operating risk—and soaking up excess capacity—utilities’ long-run recovery is set to continue in 2005.

Too bureaucratic and big, burdened with debt and wedded to antiquated technology: Verizon Communications has faced these criticisms and built America’s No. 1 communications franchise. With the sector coming out of a four-year depression, earnings are showing it. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Verizon Communications - Too bureaucratic and big, burdened with debt and wedded to antiquated technology: Verizon Communications has faced these criticisms and built America’s No. 1 communications franchise. With the sector coming out of a four-year depression, earnings are showing it.

Utilities sailed through the recession in part because they provide essential services, demand for which is rarely affected much by recessions. Equally important, however, is the massive reduction of debt and operating risk since the fall of Enron in 2001 nearly brought the entire industry to its knees. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Utility Stocks: Still Tops for Safety - Utilities sailed through the recession in part because they provide essential services, demand for which is rarely affected much by recessions. Equally important, however, is the massive reduction of debt and operating risk since the fall of Enron in 2001 nearly brought the entire industry to its knees.

Major credit raters like Standard & Poor’s aren’t perfect. But few sources provide more exhaustive research on the financial health of corporations, governments and anyone else who issues debt in the public markets. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Hotline: Getting Credit: June 1, 2007 - Major credit raters like Standard & Poor’s aren’t perfect. But few sources provide more exhaustive research on the financial health of corporations, governments and anyone else who issues debt in the public markets.

Those of you who've been with Growth Engines for any length of time know that serious investors should survey the global economy to identify long-term growth stories, no matter what particular markets do in the short term. I’ve been advocating for sometime--and still do--that the first area to search is emerging markets (GEMs), then to Europe. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Long-Term Bets - Those of you who've been with Growth Engines for any length of time know that serious investors should survey the global economy to identify long-term growth stories, no matter what particular markets do in the short term. I’ve been advocating for sometime--and still do--that the first area to search is emerging markets (GEMs), then to Europe.

We’re in the heart of earnings season for the energy patch. I’ll have more to say about all these reports in next week’s issue, but for now I want to offer a few notes about various stocks and trends that are emerging. And as the proverbial squeaky wheel always gets the grease, I’ll concentrate today’s notes on the weaker names in the model portfolios. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Flash Alert: Earnings Deluge - We’re in the heart of earnings season for the energy patch. I’ll have more to say about all these reports in next week’s issue, but for now I want to offer a few notes about various stocks and trends that are emerging. And as the proverbial squeaky wheel always gets the grease, I’ll concentrate today’s notes on the weaker names in the model portfolios.

Positive regulation and companies’ focus on reducing debt and risk are behind the tripling of the Dow Jones Utilities Average since its October 2002 bottom. How companies fare henceforth will depend on how they deal with their next big challenges: capital spending needed to meet the demands of an electrifying economy, replacement The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: The Next Big Challenge - Positive regulation and companies’ focus on reducing debt and risk are behind the tripling of the Dow Jones Utilities Average since its October 2002 bottom. How companies fare henceforth will depend on how they deal with their next big challenges: capital spending needed to meet the demands of an electrifying economy, replacement

China is the most prominent of the emerging economies and will therefore require more attention and more respect. And because China has benefited from global economic growth and trade, it may be the last one to agitate for new rules. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not in China’s best interest to antagonize the US or to take down its economy; likewise, the US will realize no benefits from trying to contain China’s economic and political ascent. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: The New New World - China is the most prominent of the emerging economies and will therefore require more attention and more respect. And because China has benefited from global economic growth and trade, it may be the last one to agitate for new rules. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not in China’s best interest to antagonize the US or to take down its economy; likewise, the US will realize no benefits from trying to contain China’s economic and political ascent.

SEMCO ENERGY has eliminated its dividend to pay off debt. The move isn’t likely to restore the company to investment grade just yet. But if management succeeds in selling its engineering and pipeline businesses and wins adequate rate treatment for its Michigan and Alaska-based utilities, this will be the low point for shareholders. Hold. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Dividend Watch List - SEMCO ENERGY has eliminated its dividend to pay off debt. The move isn’t likely to restore the company to investment grade just yet. But if management succeeds in selling its engineering and pipeline businesses and wins adequate rate treatment for its Michigan and Alaska-based utilities, this will be the low point for shareholders. Hold.

Utes’ strong balance sheets kept their access to credit open even during the worst of the financial crisis, and at some of the best interest rates seen in a generation. In fact, they’ve been able to issue a record volume of new debt, even as companies in other industries have had difficulty rolling over credit lines. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Points of Light - Utes’ strong balance sheets kept their access to credit open even during the worst of the financial crisis, and at some of the best interest rates seen in a generation. In fact, they’ve been able to issue a record volume of new debt, even as companies in other industries have had difficulty rolling over credit lines.

Unfocused expansion, mushrooming debt and a scandal-plagued energy trading unit drove CMS Energy to the brink in mid-2002. That’s when the board appointed squeaky-clean auto executive Kenneth Whipple as CEO, to restore credibility with Wall Street, Michigan regulators and the company’s bankers. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: CMS Energy - Unfocused expansion, mushrooming debt and a scandal-plagued energy trading unit drove CMS Energy to the brink in mid-2002. That’s when the board appointed squeaky-clean auto executive Kenneth Whipple as CEO, to restore credibility with Wall Street, Michigan regulators and the company’s bankers.

What does the rise of the BRIC countries mean for Canada over the long term? Canada’s trade relationship with the four major emerging markets has certainly evolved during the past decade, and the future promises more of the same: Brazil, Russia, India and China are projected to grow significantly in coming decades, resulting in higher incomes and more purchasing power for their respective nascent middle classes. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Canada in the Evolving Global Economy - What does the rise of the BRIC countries mean for Canada over the long term? Canada’s trade relationship with the four major emerging markets has certainly evolved during the past decade, and the future promises more of the same: Brazil, Russia, India and China are projected to grow significantly in coming decades, resulting in higher incomes and more purchasing power for their respective nascent middle classes.

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 debt defaulted emerging market 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.

Crushing debt, over-capacity, soaring government and trade deficits, global political turmoil and an uncertain economy are why I advocate a “big C” conservative investing strategy. Buying financially strong utilities with unregulated businesses surviving the industry turmoil does that while positioning to profit from the likely recovery. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: A Quality Recovery - Crushing debt, over-capacity, soaring government and trade deficits, global political turmoil and an uncertain economy are why I advocate a “big C” conservative investing strategy. Buying financially strong utilities with unregulated businesses surviving the industry turmoil does that while positioning to profit from the likely recovery.

Since NIN is a bi-weekly service in an immediate-response digital world, it seems a bit silly for me to wait until the next issue to give you the scoop from the MIT Emerging Technology Conference (http://www.technologyreview.com/emtech/08/) I’m heading to tomorrow. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Taking It on the Road - Since NIN is a bi-weekly service in an immediate-response digital world, it seems a bit silly for me to wait until the next issue to give you the scoop from the MIT Emerging Technology Conference (http://www.technologyreview.com/emtech/08/) I’m heading to tomorrow.

The following is Part 2 of my five-part series on the roles of angel investors and venture capital investors in emerging technology sectors with explosive upside potential, such as the nanotech, cleantech, biotech, information technology and new media sectors. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Where Venture Capital Fits, Part 2 - The following is Part 2 of my five-part series on the roles of angel investors and venture capital investors in emerging technology sectors with explosive upside potential, such as the nanotech, cleantech, biotech, information technology and new media sectors.

The toast of Wall Street barely a year ago, the telecom sector is now on Skid Row. As sales growth has slowed, once-lofty earnings expectations have been dashed. Dozens of former high-fliers have crumpled under massive debt burdens, with more than a few filing Chapter 11. And even the industry’s mightiest players have seen their share prices collapse 50 percent and more. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Telecom Survivors - The toast of Wall Street barely a year ago, the telecom sector is now on Skid Row. As sales growth has slowed, once-lofty earnings expectations have been dashed. Dozens of former high-fliers have crumpled under massive debt burdens, with more than a few filing Chapter 11. And even the industry’s mightiest players have seen their share prices collapse 50 percent and more.

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 debt defaulted emerging market 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.

Two years ago, Duke Energy was sinking in a sea of debt, weighed by the anchor of floundering power production unit Duke Energy North America (DENA). Few imagined a 180-degree turnaround in less than three years. But that’s where Duke is headed. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Duke Energy - Two years ago, Duke Energy was sinking in a sea of debt, weighed by the anchor of floundering power production unit Duke Energy North America (DENA). Few imagined a 180-degree turnaround in less than three years. But that’s where Duke is headed.

Three years ago, a rate freeze and soaring costs for purchased power nearly bankrupted Edison International unit Southern California Edison. But CEO John Bryson brokered a plan with Governor Gray Davis to pay off $5.5 billion in debt resulting from the crisis. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Southern California Edison 7.625% Notes of 1/15/2010 - Three years ago, a rate freeze and soaring costs for purchased power nearly bankrupted Edison International unit Southern California Edison. But CEO John Bryson brokered a plan with Governor Gray Davis to pay off $5.5 billion in debt resulting from the crisis.

For the second time in two years, Telecom Italia cut revenue and profit forecasts. It now expects to reduce its dividend to 80 to 85 percent of 2008 earnings, or roughly 20 percent. There are hopeful signs, such as rapid debt reduction and a possible alliance with Telefonica. Hold Telecom Italia. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Dividend Watch List - For the second time in two years, Telecom Italia cut revenue and profit forecasts. It now expects to reduce its dividend to 80 to 85 percent of 2008 earnings, or roughly 20 percent. There are hopeful signs, such as rapid debt reduction and a possible alliance with Telefonica. Hold Telecom Italia.

In mid-2003, Northwestern Corp filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, wiping out its common shareholders. Aggressive investments in propane, heating/cooling service and telecommunications technology were blowing up, even as the company’s takeover of Montana Power had buried it under a mountain of debt. The result was a staggering $30 per share loss for 2002. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Montana Power Notes - In mid-2003, Northwestern Corp filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, wiping out its common shareholders. Aggressive investments in propane, heating/cooling service and telecommunications technology were blowing up, even as the company’s takeover of Montana Power had buried it under a mountain of debt. The result was a staggering $30 per share loss for 2002.

Our seven picks offer, as a group, some particular benefits to the long-term investor: growth at reasonable prices, solid balance sheets, little debt and easy-to-understand product lines. As long as the economy continues to strengthen, these stocks should outperform. For an in-depth look at Berkshire Hathaway (4.5 percent return) please see p. 1. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Rock-Solid Growth - Our seven picks offer, as a group, some particular benefits to the long-term investor: growth at reasonable prices, solid balance sheets, little debt and easy-to-understand product lines. As long as the economy continues to strengthen, these stocks should outperform. For an in-depth look at Berkshire Hathaway (4.5 percent return) please see p. 1.

Strong, improving results won four companies a reprieve from my Dividend Watch List this month. DTE Energy’s third quarter utility earnings surged 49.1 percent, even as it announced a plan to unload unregulated operations, pay off debt and buy back stock. With Michigan regulation steady, DTE is a hold and potentially will become a buy as its retrenchment progresses. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Dividend Watch List - Strong, improving results won four companies a reprieve from my Dividend Watch List this month. DTE Energy’s third quarter utility earnings surged 49.1 percent, even as it announced a plan to unload unregulated operations, pay off debt and buy back stock. With Michigan regulation steady, DTE is a hold and potentially will become a buy as its retrenchment progresses.

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Progress Energy’s dividend boost and $550 million debt repurchase are clear signs its payout is out of the woods. Off the Watch List, Progress Energy is a buy up to 50.  The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Dividend Watch List - Progress Energy’s dividend boost and $550 million debt repurchase are clear signs its payout is out of the woods. Off the Watch List, Progress Energy is a buy up to 50. 

Two to four years: That’s how long credit rater Fitch says the US power glut will last. Supportive regulation, debt cuts and exiting risky businesses ensures most of the industry will continue to recover. Standard & Poor’s—by far the toughest rater—asserts the downward credit trend is “at a greatly reduced pace,” while Moody’s and Fitch are upgrading more than downgrading. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Utility Beat - Two to four years: That’s how long credit rater Fitch says the US power glut will last. Supportive regulation, debt cuts and exiting risky businesses ensures most of the industry will continue to recover. Standard & Poor’s—by far the toughest rater—asserts the downward credit trend is “at a greatly reduced pace,” while Moody’s and Fitch are upgrading more than downgrading.

China is on track to deliver 7 to 8 percent GDP growth this year. First quarter growth of 6.1 percent is a good enough base to support such an outcome. As I’ve noted repeatedly, anything above 6 percent should be viewed as a significant positive, particularly in light of the fact that China’s stimulus package will have greater impact later in the year. It’s likely that the first quarter will prove to be the bottom of this cycle. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Emerging Markets Rally Is Intact - China is on track to deliver 7 to 8 percent GDP growth this year. First quarter growth of 6.1 percent is a good enough base to support such an outcome. As I’ve noted repeatedly, anything above 6 percent should be viewed as a significant positive, particularly in light of the fact that China’s stimulus package will have greater impact later in the year. It’s likely that the first quarter will prove to be the bottom of this cycle.

The graph of the 12-month change in the leading indicators below (“Leading the Charge”) summarizes the good news on the economy. The current reading of 2.2 percent is about three times the average 12-month change since 1960 and one of the highest readings since the early 1980s, when the economy, as is the case today, was emerging from a recession. A reading this high on such a reliable indicator is nearly incontrovertible evidence that the recession has ended or is coming to an end. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Capsule Advisory - The graph of the 12-month change in the leading indicators below (“Leading the Charge”) summarizes the good news on the economy. The current reading of 2.2 percent is about three times the average 12-month change since 1960 and one of the highest readings since the early 1980s, when the economy, as is the case today, was emerging from a recession. A reading this high on such a reliable indicator is nearly incontrovertible evidence that the recession has ended or is coming to an end.

MCI COMMUNICATIONS' interest expense rose 15 percent in a single day last month. The reason: Both S&P and Moody's rated its post-bankruptcy bonds well below investment grade, triggering a percentage point boost in MCI's coupon yield. The raters cited declining sales in the consumer area, maintaining a stable outlook on the debt on the premise that MCI will abandon this business in the coming months. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Dividend Watch List - MCI COMMUNICATIONS' interest expense rose 15 percent in a single day last month. The reason: Both S&P and Moody's rated its post-bankruptcy bonds well below investment grade, triggering a percentage point boost in MCI's coupon yield. The raters cited declining sales in the consumer area, maintaining a stable outlook on the debt on the premise that MCI will abandon this business in the coming months.

Three years ago, CMS Energy stood on the brink of ruin. A decade of aggressive global acquisitions left debt nearing 80 percent of capital. Its energy trading unit was under investigation for inflating revenues by billions of dollars. Its credit rating was deep junk and in line for further cuts, and management had eliminated its dividend. Relations with Michigan regulators were at low ebb, and the stock sank to single digits. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: CMS Energy - Three years ago, CMS Energy stood on the brink of ruin. A decade of aggressive global acquisitions left debt nearing 80 percent of capital. Its energy trading unit was under investigation for inflating revenues by billions of dollars. Its credit rating was deep junk and in line for further cuts, and management had eliminated its dividend. Relations with Michigan regulators were at low ebb, and the stock sank to single digits.

For the second time in two years, Telecom Italia cut revenue and profit forecasts. It now expects to reduce its dividend to 80 to 85 percent of 2008 earnings, or roughly 20 percent. There are hopeful signs, such as rapid debt reduction and a possible alliance with Telefonica. Hold Telecom Italia.

The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Dividend Watch List - For the second time in two years, Telecom Italia cut revenue and profit forecasts. It now expects to reduce its dividend to 80 to 85 percent of 2008 earnings, or roughly 20 percent. There are hopeful signs, such as rapid debt reduction and a possible alliance with Telefonica. Hold Telecom Italia.

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 debt defaulted emerging market 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.

A year of cost cutting, diversification and debt reduction—aided greatly by rising energy prices—has dramatically enhanced dividend coverage for the Canadian oil and gas trusts tracked in How They Rate. As a result, I’m removing Enerplus, Petrofund and Provident Energy from the Dividend Watch List, as well as coal royalty play Penn-Virginia Resources. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Dividend Watch List - A year of cost cutting, diversification and debt reduction—aided greatly by rising energy prices—has dramatically enhanced dividend coverage for the Canadian oil and gas trusts tracked in How They Rate. As a result, I’m removing Enerplus, Petrofund and Provident Energy from the Dividend Watch List, as well as coal royalty play Penn-Virginia Resources.

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 debt defaulted emerging market 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.

A decade ago, El Paso Electric emerged from bankruptcy with a recovery plan based heavily on a 10-year rate freeze in Texas to guarantee cash flow. The company’s execution has been nearly perfect: Steadily reduced debt and rising cash flow have restored investment grade ratings and put El Paso into position to pay a dividend for the first time in decades. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Income Spotlight: El Paso Electric 9.4 Percent Notes of 5/1/2011 - A decade ago, El Paso Electric emerged from bankruptcy with a recovery plan based heavily on a 10-year rate freeze in Texas to guarantee cash flow. The company’s execution has been nearly perfect: Steadily reduced debt and rising cash flow have restored investment grade ratings and put El Paso into position to pay a dividend for the first time in decades.

When Paul Anderson took control of Duke Energy in late 2003, the company was already doing the right things: cutting debt and shedding cash-draining energy trading operations and power plants, while mending fences with regulators. Anderson accelerated the recovery and put Duke back on track to strategic success, winning back Wall Street confidence in the process. Now, he’s on the brink of completing a merger with Cinergy. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Duke Energy - When Paul Anderson took control of Duke Energy in late 2003, the company was already doing the right things: cutting debt and shedding cash-draining energy trading operations and power plants, while mending fences with regulators. Anderson accelerated the recovery and put Duke back on track to strategic success, winning back Wall Street confidence in the process. Now, he’s on the brink of completing a merger with Cinergy.

A key point to remember is that even if the US decides against moving its grid into the 21st Century, Europe, Asia and many emerging markets are moving in that direction. All the companies I like have established positions in markets that have a proven commitment to distributed power generation and continue to make major investments in renewable energy technologies, with solar being the lead technology. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Wind and Solar - A key point to remember is that even if the US decides against moving its grid into the 21st Century, Europe, Asia and many emerging markets are moving in that direction. All the companies I like have established positions in markets that have a proven commitment to distributed power generation and continue to make major investments in renewable energy technologies, with solar being the lead technology.

Like Suburban Propane, Ferrellgas Partners is challenged by a vicious combination of mild weather and high propane prices, which have encouraged customer conservation and crimped sales. Like Suburban, it’s been feverishly slashing operating costs and debt, but cash flow still lags the distribution by an uncomfortable margin. Management is committed to the payout, and a 2007 recovery is expected. But conservative investors should steer clear of both Suburban Propane and Ferrellgas Partners for now. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Dividend Watch List - Like Suburban Propane, Ferrellgas Partners is challenged by a vicious combination of mild weather and high propane prices, which have encouraged customer conservation and crimped sales. Like Suburban, it’s been feverishly slashing operating costs and debt, but cash flow still lags the distribution by an uncomfortable margin. Management is committed to the payout, and a 2007 recovery is expected. But conservative investors should steer clear of both Suburban Propane and Ferrellgas Partners for now.

Two years ago, El Paso Corp nearly followed Enron into a perfect storm of scandal, financial disaster and weak markets. That’s when it sacked management, settled with regulators and began dumping money-losing assets and debt. Today, its Lazarus-like recovery has a long way to go but is squarely on track. And the EL PASO TENNESSEE SERIES A PREFERRED pays close to 9 percent, protected from credit and interest rate risk by the ongoing recovery. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: El Paso Tennessee 8.25% Series A Preferred - Two years ago, El Paso Corp nearly followed Enron into a perfect storm of scandal, financial disaster and weak markets. That’s when it sacked management, settled with regulators and began dumping money-losing assets and debt. Today, its Lazarus-like recovery has a long way to go but is squarely on track. And the EL PASO TENNESSEE SERIES A PREFERRED pays close to 9 percent, protected from credit and interest rate risk by the ongoing recovery.

CLECO Energy moves off the Dividend Watch List this month. The Louisiana-based electric utility has sold its Perryville plant at a price that will cancel out debt associated with the facility. It’s also apparently resolved a dispute with Calpine Corp over power purchases. Reflecting its improved condition, the utility is now requesting regulators’ OK to build a $1 billion plant to be fueled with a byproduct of the state’s refining industry. CLECO Energy is still a bit expensive, however, and ranks a hold. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Dividend Watch List - CLECO Energy moves off the Dividend Watch List this month. The Louisiana-based electric utility has sold its Perryville plant at a price that will cancel out debt associated with the facility. It’s also apparently resolved a dispute with Calpine Corp over power purchases. Reflecting its improved condition, the utility is now requesting regulators’ OK to build a $1 billion plant to be fueled with a byproduct of the state’s refining industry. CLECO Energy is still a bit expensive, however, and ranks a hold.

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 debt defaulted emerging market 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.

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• Giant communications companies (e.g., AT&T and Verizon) are no longer required to open their broadband lines to rival Internet service providers. That’s the latest ruling from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which delivered on Chairman Kevin Martin’s promise last June to put Big Tel and Big Cable operator rules on a level playing field. At the same time, the FCC announced a set of principles to ensure Internet neutrality, with the goal of guaranteeing users access to all legal content and services available on the Web. The rules satisfy the most important demands of Apple, Amazon, eBay and MicroSoft, which were concerned this emerging duopoly could ultimately dictate terms to them. The rules won’t help small Voice over Internet Protocol (like IPO Vonage), who are already feeling the pinch from the FCC’s demands to share more of the burden of running the nation’s broadband and wireless networks. THE DECISION IS ONE MORE SIGN THAT COMMUNICATIONS ARE INCREASINGLY A GAME FOR GIANTS AND THEIR INVESTORS.  The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: ADVISORY - • Giant communications companies (e.g., AT&T and Verizon) are no longer required to open their broadband lines to rival Internet service providers. That’s the latest ruling from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which delivered on Chairman Kevin Martin’s promise last June to put Big Tel and Big Cable operator rules on a level playing field. At the same time, the FCC announced a set of principles to ensure Internet neutrality, with the goal of guaranteeing users access to all legal content and services available on the Web. The rules satisfy the most important demands of Apple, Amazon, eBay and MicroSoft, which were concerned this emerging duopoly could ultimately dictate terms to them. The rules won’t help small Voice over Internet Protocol (like IPO Vonage), who are already feeling the pinch from the FCC’s demands to share more of the burden of running the nation’s broadband and wireless networks. THE DECISION IS ONE MORE SIGN THAT COMMUNICATIONS ARE INCREASINGLY A GAME FOR GIANTS AND THEIR INVESTORS. 

The global stock market selloff continues unabated with most major market indexes touching five-year lows. The S&P 500 is close to retracing the entire 2002-07 bull market. The speed and strength of this selloff certainly qualifies it as among the most vicious in stock market history.
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Buy Energy Stocks During Downturn - The global stock market selloff continues unabated with most major market indexes touching five-year lows. The S&P 500 is close to retracing the entire 2002-07 bull market. The speed and strength of this selloff certainly qualifies it as among the most vicious in stock market history.

One day doesn't make for a market trend. Monday saw many of the leading stocks jump some. But don't get suckered, as there are still numerous challenges for the market to overcome. But this doesn't mean you need to avoid the market either. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: August 16, 2004 - One day doesn't make for a market trend. Monday saw many of the leading stocks jump some. But don't get suckered, as there are still numerous challenges for the market to overcome. But this doesn't mean you need to avoid the market either.

The National Funds section of the Tax-Free Portfolio is off to a great start to 2008, even as the muni market--at least the market we’ve avoided--is being rattled. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Market Update - The National Funds section of the Tax-Free Portfolio is off to a great start to 2008, even as the muni market--at least the market we’ve avoided--is being rattled.

Was there a train wreck on the US stock market? Well, not quite. But the credit squeeze did continue to plague US stocks Tuesday as the market plunged deeper into a sea of volatility... 
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Market Update - Was there a train wreck on the US stock market? Well, not quite. But the credit squeeze did continue to plague US stocks Tuesday as the market plunged deeper into a sea of volatility... 

A lot of recent headlines have pointed out that commodities are tanking. Such broad generalizations sometimes work in the stock market (“the market’s going up” or “the market’s tanking”), but they don’t work well in the resource markets. The idea behind the old cliché that it’s a market of stock The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Energy Decline's Silver Lining - A lot of recent headlines have pointed out that commodities are tanking. Such broad generalizations sometimes work in the stock market (“the market’s going up” or “the market’s tanking”), but they don’t work well in the resource markets. The idea behind the old cliché that it’s a market of stock

Another interruption from the Chinese market place didn't phase the US market Monday as it rallied late in the trading day to rise in spite of the Asian powerhouse's 8 percent market drop. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: After The Bell Wrapup - Another interruption from the Chinese market place didn't phase the US market Monday as it rallied late in the trading day to rise in spite of the Asian powerhouse's 8 percent market drop.

Strengthened by a solid profit reports, the US stock market continued to climb higher, sending a sigh of relief for jittery investors. The market’s recent up-and-down action...
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Market Update - Strengthened by a solid profit reports, the US stock market continued to climb higher, sending a sigh of relief for jittery investors. The market’s recent up-and-down action...

Dick Arms has been around the stock market for a very long time and, in my book, is on par with legends like Richard Russell. He happens to be a market technician (not that there’s anything wrong with that), recognizing that most people have little appreciation for market timing. Many years ago, The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Return To "Normal" - Dick Arms has been around the stock market for a very long time and, in my book, is on par with legends like Richard Russell. He happens to be a market technician (not that there’s anything wrong with that), recognizing that most people have little appreciation for market timing. Many years ago,

Chaos: That pretty much sums up the thinking on global markets. The follow-up is: Get me out of everything. Sell it; I don’t care what it is, or what the price is. Just get me out.

One market opens and folks sell, and keep selling into the close. The next market opens and picks up with the selling. As the world turns, market after market keeps selling.

The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Now What? - Chaos: That pretty much sums up the thinking on global markets. The follow-up is: Get me out of everything. Sell it; I don’t care what it is, or what the price is. Just get me out.

One market opens and folks sell, and keep selling into the close. The next market opens and picks up with the selling. As the world turns, market after market keeps selling.

• Toyota continued to run over the competition in US car sales during March. Sales were 7 percent higher than last year, setting a new company record for monthly sales. Other Japanese companies also had a strong March, taking ground from US automakers. General Motors fell 22 percent from year-ago numbers, and Ford’s sales were 5 percent weaker. Much of Toyota’s growth came from its truck and SUV models, which are typically the strongest lineups for US manufacturers. But whether the cars are made by a US-based company in Michigan or a Japan-based company in Kentucky, THERE’S NOT GOING TO BE A SHORTAGE OF CARS OR JOBS. Continue buying Toyota up to our buy target listed in the Advantage Portfolio (p. 9). And although GM is struggling and facing difficult times, its bonds remain solid investments—the company is unlikely to go bankrupt. And it’s taking steps to ensure that it meets debt obligations. GM’s 6 3/8 Percent 05/08 Bonds remain a buy in the Advantage Portfolio. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Advisory - • Toyota continued to run over the competition in US car sales during March. Sales were 7 percent higher than last year, setting a new company record for monthly sales. Other Japanese companies also had a strong March, taking ground from US automakers. General Motors fell 22 percent from year-ago numbers, and Ford’s sales were 5 percent weaker. Much of Toyota’s growth came from its truck and SUV models, which are typically the strongest lineups for US manufacturers. But whether the cars are made by a US-based company in Michigan or a Japan-based company in Kentucky, THERE’S NOT GOING TO BE A SHORTAGE OF CARS OR JOBS. Continue buying Toyota up to our buy target listed in the Advantage Portfolio (p. 9). And although GM is struggling and facing difficult times, its bonds remain solid investments—the company is unlikely to go bankrupt. And it’s taking steps to ensure that it meets debt obligations. GM’s 6 3/8 Percent 05/08 Bonds remain a buy in the Advantage Portfolio.

US stocks traded sharply lower after the Federal Open Market Committee announced that it’s decided to keep a close watch on financial market conditions, although inflation will remain its primary concern...
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Market Update - US stocks traded sharply lower after the Federal Open Market Committee announced that it’s decided to keep a close watch on financial market conditions, although inflation will remain its primary concern...

Retesting the lows is one of the best ways to put a market bottom, and the market will likely do that in the next couple of weeks. Despite the positive action last week, worries over the economy and how badly it was affected by the events of September 11 have taken over the market and are likely to keep pressure on prices in the very short term. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Weekly Hotline - Retesting the lows is one of the best ways to put a market bottom, and the market will likely do that in the next couple of weeks. Despite the positive action last week, worries over the economy and how badly it was affected by the events of September 11 have taken over the market and are likely to keep pressure on prices in the very short term.

It's long been our contention that the bond market is smarter than the stock market. The massive decline in below-investment-grade (junk) yields during the past two years signaled an economic recovery that continues to amaze many market participants with its resilience. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Spreads Widen - It's long been our contention that the bond market is smarter than the stock market. The massive decline in below-investment-grade (junk) yields during the past two years signaled an economic recovery that continues to amaze many market participants with its resilience.

By Joy English The market doomsayers have been hyping you up for a while now, saying that the cooling of the housing market would lead to large problems for mortgages. But don’t panic and run and sell your mortgage investments. The overall real estate market—and mortgages—remains strong. As we The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Don’t Run; Buy - By Joy English The market doomsayers have been hyping you up for a while now, saying that the cooling of the housing market would lead to large problems for mortgages. But don’t panic and run and sell your mortgage investments. The overall real estate market—and mortgages—remains strong. As we

With all this talk of a bearish market in sight, it’s no wonder investors are getting jittery. The market’s...
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Market Update - With all this talk of a bearish market in sight, it’s no wonder investors are getting jittery. The market’s...

My point is simple: The stock market tends to lead the economy, not the other way around. At the end of both 1937 and 1974 the economy and market looked bleak--perhaps even worse than today--yet the market managed to turn in a positive performance for the year. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Tough (but Better) Times Ahead - My point is simple: The stock market tends to lead the economy, not the other way around. At the end of both 1937 and 1974 the economy and market looked bleak--perhaps even worse than today--yet the market managed to turn in a positive performance for the year.

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NEW IDEA: BUY KAUPTHING BANK (OTC: KPBIF)

Monday and Tuesday saw a major slip--no, more accurately, crash--in the local stock market, bond market and the currency of a favored market and economy of ours, Iceland.

The nexus of the troubles stemmed from a Fitch Ratings Agency re The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Trade From February 23, 2006 -
NEW IDEA: BUY KAUPTHING BANK (OTC: KPBIF)

Monday and Tuesday saw a major slip--no, more accurately, crash--in the local stock market, bond market and the currency of a favored market and economy of ours, Iceland.

The nexus of the troubles stemmed from a Fitch Ratings Agency re

Last week the stock market, buoyed by a good jobs report, technically broke out to new high ground. No matter what your fundamental view of the stock market is in the long run, in the short run it is hard to make a bearish argument for a market that is making new highs.
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Key Markets Focus - Last week the stock market, buoyed by a good jobs report, technically broke out to new high ground. No matter what your fundamental view of the stock market is in the long run, in the short run it is hard to make a bearish argument for a market that is making new highs.

The municipal bond market is one step closer to joining the real world. The announcement by Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK/A-B) that it will be setting up its own muni bond insurance business is about to set another nail in the coffin on one of the most opaque, disadvantageous parts of the overall bond market. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Market Update - The municipal bond market is one step closer to joining the real world. The announcement by Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK/A-B) that it will be setting up its own muni bond insurance business is about to set another nail in the coffin on one of the most opaque, disadvantageous parts of the overall bond market.

The stock market couldn’t hold its gains after an election day rally, sliding into its biggest two-day slump since 1997. Higher-than-anticipated jobless claims amidst an already weakened economy and disappointing earnings across the market simply took the wind out of the market’s sails.
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Bearing the Burden - The stock market couldn’t hold its gains after an election day rally, sliding into its biggest two-day slump since 1997. Higher-than-anticipated jobless claims amidst an already weakened economy and disappointing earnings across the market simply took the wind out of the market’s sails.

What a difference a week makes. Last week we worried about how far the market had fallen. This week, the question is, how much headroom do we have? In doing some research on past market slides, I discovered an interesting fact: If the market’s selloffs weren’t related to economic conditions, they were some of the best buying opportunities of the times. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Weekly Hotline - What a difference a week makes. Last week we worried about how far the market had fallen. This week, the question is, how much headroom do we have? In doing some research on past market slides, I discovered an interesting fact: If the market’s selloffs weren’t related to economic conditions, they were some of the best buying opportunities of the times.

New lows on the Dow Industrials. Multiple non-confirmations on light volume. This is looking more and more like a textbook test for the market. Unfortunately, there’s no way to tell if stocks will hold this time, or begin a new leg of this more than two-and-a-half-year-old bear market. And with today being the end of the quarter, things are likely to get pretty crazy. But with my Master Key still wildly bullish at 11.50 percent, I’m confident in the underlying fundamentals of this market. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: weekly hotline - New lows on the Dow Industrials. Multiple non-confirmations on light volume. This is looking more and more like a textbook test for the market. Unfortunately, there’s no way to tell if stocks will hold this time, or begin a new leg of this more than two-and-a-half-year-old bear market. And with today being the end of the quarter, things are likely to get pretty crazy. But with my Master Key still wildly bullish at 11.50 percent, I’m confident in the underlying fundamentals of this market.

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For the past three years, global markets (developing and developed) have been in a bull market. There's been a debate along the way if this is a cyclical or a secular bull market, but no one has denied the fact that it is a bull market. After all, the world's markets are up more than 70 percent (price appreciation in US dollars) during this time. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Asian Stocks - For the past three years, global markets (developing and developed) have been in a bull market. There's been a debate along the way if this is a cyclical or a secular bull market, but no one has denied the fact that it is a bull market. After all, the world's markets are up more than 70 percent (price appreciation in US dollars) during this time.

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By Neil George It’s a good time to be an issuer when it comes to the muni bond market. After the past few years brought a lot of woe, a collection of new bonds coming to the market are finding buyers--eager buyers. This is good because it shows that the US muni market is finally ready to settl The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Missing Munis - By Neil George It’s a good time to be an issuer when it comes to the muni bond market. After the past few years brought a lot of woe, a collection of new bonds coming to the market are finding buyers--eager buyers. This is good because it shows that the US muni market is finally ready to settl

You should know upfront that I don’t purport to be an expert on the stock market or individual stocks. However, I’ve seen and traded thousands of markets over the years, both stocks and commodities. And over time, I’ve developed a feel for market trends.
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Stock Market Success - You should know upfront that I don’t purport to be an expert on the stock market or individual stocks. However, I’ve seen and traded thousands of markets over the years, both stocks and commodities. And over time, I’ve developed a feel for market trends.

This rally may not be the start of a new bull market. But if history is any guide, we’ve got at least six good months ahead. The key is the weekly advance/decline tally, which has averaged 3 gainers per loser during the past three weeks. The last time we saw a reading that strong was the kickoff of the 1991 bull market. Similarly strong readings preceded rallies in 1982, 1984, 1985 and the beginning of 1987, and even during the exceptions in 1977 and 1979 there was a firm tone in the broad market. The clear implication here is this rally is a far different animal than the one that followed the recent market bottoms last summer and fall. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: weekly hotline - This rally may not be the start of a new bull market. But if history is any guide, we’ve got at least six good months ahead. The key is the weekly advance/decline tally, which has averaged 3 gainers per loser during the past three weeks. The last time we saw a reading that strong was the kickoff of the 1991 bull market. Similarly strong readings preceded rallies in 1982, 1984, 1985 and the beginning of 1987, and even during the exceptions in 1977 and 1979 there was a firm tone in the broad market. The clear implication here is this rally is a far different animal than the one that followed the recent market bottoms last summer and fall.

The stock market and the bond market are in disagreement yet again. Stocks are discounting a soft landing, while the bonds are saying that the landing will be harder. I’ve often heard people say that the bonds are “smarter,” based on the fact that the bond market is twice the size of the stock m The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Some Conundrum - The stock market and the bond market are in disagreement yet again. Stocks are discounting a soft landing, while the bonds are saying that the landing will be harder. I’ve often heard people say that the bonds are “smarter,” based on the fact that the bond market is twice the size of the stock m

After many fluctuations throughout the day, the market ended up in positive territory Thursday. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Market Update - After many fluctuations throughout the day, the market ended up in positive territory Thursday.

The market continued to rally Thursday as bond market remained steady. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: After The Bell Wrapup - The market continued to rally Thursday as bond market remained steady.

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It was another turbulent day for US stocks Friday as the country’s credit crunch pounded the market for the second day in a row...
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Market Update - It was another turbulent day for US stocks Friday as the country’s credit crunch pounded the market for the second day in a row...

The bulls returned as investors took advantage of bargain buying opportunities on the US stock market...
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Market Update - The bulls returned as investors took advantage of bargain buying opportunities on the US stock market...

Major stock market averages have opened this week on the downside. But considering recent news--the continued flare-up in the Middle East, Iraq’s one-month cutoff of oil supplies and IBM’s profit warning and subsequent plunge--that’s not half bad. Looking ahead, the consistent outperformance of secondary stocks leaves me hopeful that we’ll see more market strength in the coming days. In the meantime, the master Key is at -1.5 percent, which is a bit negative for the market. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Weekly Hotline - Major stock market averages have opened this week on the downside. But considering recent news--the continued flare-up in the Middle East, Iraq’s one-month cutoff of oil supplies and IBM’s profit warning and subsequent plunge--that’s not half bad. Looking ahead, the consistent outperformance of secondary stocks leaves me hopeful that we’ll see more market strength in the coming days. In the meantime, the master Key is at -1.5 percent, which is a bit negative for the market.

With the market unglued, it’s time to check in with our old friend Jim Stack, one of the earliest forecasters of the now-burst market bubble. For nearly two decades, Jim’s InvesTech Research market letter has emphasized a safety-first approach, based on a unique blend of fundamental, technical and contrarian analysis. We agree with much of his current prognosis, including his maverick view of the economy. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: RoundUp: Jim Stack - With the market unglued, it’s time to check in with our old friend Jim Stack, one of the earliest forecasters of the now-burst market bubble. For nearly two decades, Jim’s InvesTech Research market letter has emphasized a safety-first approach, based on a unique blend of fundamental, technical and contrarian analysis. We agree with much of his current prognosis, including his maverick view of the economy.

The way to really make money is to never just follow the market. If you do, the best you’ll get is what the market gives you—or, as is the case for the past few years, takes away. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Innovation - The way to really make money is to never just follow the market. If you do, the best you’ll get is what the market gives you—or, as is the case for the past few years, takes away.

After a rather erratic trading session, the US stock market closed in a mix. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped...
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Market Update - After a rather erratic trading session, the US stock market closed in a mix. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped...

Editor’s Note: It became clear to us on a recent trip to an investment conference that readers wanted us to explore not just how to take advantage of the market’s best-case scenario (i.e. economic growth and recovery, bull market, etc.), but also how to play a worst-case scenario (economic reckoning, sideways to downtrending market, etc.). The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Until It Matters - Editor’s Note: It became clear to us on a recent trip to an investment conference that readers wanted us to explore not just how to take advantage of the market’s best-case scenario (i.e. economic growth and recovery, bull market, etc.), but also how to play a worst-case scenario (economic reckoning, sideways to downtrending market, etc.).

US stocks bottomed out Friday during another seesawing trading session before closing in the red. The market’s recent volatility is...
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Market Update - US stocks bottomed out Friday during another seesawing trading session before closing in the red. The market’s recent volatility is...

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All told, Tortoise Capital Resources is well positioned to take advantage of the growth in the PTP market, and should remain a stable enterprise going forward. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Market Update - All told, Tortoise Capital Resources is well positioned to take advantage of the growth in the PTP market, and should remain a stable enterprise going forward.

You can call it a correction, a pullback, a selloff, a bear market or a secular-cyclical whatever, but they mean one thing—the market is down and a lot of people are losing money. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: MARKETWATCH - You can call it a correction, a pullback, a selloff, a bear market or a secular-cyclical whatever, but they mean one thing—the market is down and a lot of people are losing money.

Just when it seemed like the market was about as fractured as it could be, along comes Enron and gale force economic implications turned into a rogue market tornado. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Rock-Solid Growth - Just when it seemed like the market was about as fractured as it could be, along comes Enron and gale force economic implications turned into a rogue market tornado.

The market plummeted Friday on global interest rate fears, sending all three major indexes downward for both the day and the week. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Market Update - The market plummeted Friday on global interest rate fears, sending all three major indexes downward for both the day and the week.

Traders were shaken up after last week’s poor market performance, but saw a light at the end of the tunnel Monday. Investors breathed...
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Market Update - Traders were shaken up after last week’s poor market performance, but saw a light at the end of the tunnel Monday. Investors breathed...

Credit concerns plagued the market once again as US stocks suffered a slight loss. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed...
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Market Update - Credit concerns plagued the market once again as US stocks suffered a slight loss. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed...

This has been a real whipsaw of a week in the markets, despite the much anticipated rate cut by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Wednesday. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Friday Market Wrapup - 11.02.07 - This has been a real whipsaw of a week in the markets, despite the much anticipated rate cut by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Wednesday.

Today, amidst these troubling market conditions and so much negative press and sentiment, it’s time for some truth regarding the market...
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Profiting from the Energy Boom - Today, amidst these troubling market conditions and so much negative press and sentiment, it’s time for some truth regarding the market...

“One of the biggest stigmas overhanging this market is economists’ refusal to admit we’re in a recession,” asserts Jim Stack.1 In his view, the sooner that happens, “the more likely we’ve seen the market lows.” The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Roundup - “One of the biggest stigmas overhanging this market is economists’ refusal to admit we’re in a recession,” asserts Jim Stack.1 In his view, the sooner that happens, “the more likely we’ve seen the market lows.”

With the Master Key up to 4.25 percent, it looks like we’re finally through the worst this moody market has to deliver. We’re optimistic about the market's recuperative powers--there's always an end to market corrections. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Weekly Hotline - With the Master Key up to 4.25 percent, it looks like we’re finally through the worst this moody market has to deliver. We’re optimistic about the market's recuperative powers--there's always an end to market corrections.

One of the best ways to capitalize on changing markets is to invest in countries that are moving from state-controlled socialism to free market capitalism. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Weekly Market Commentary - One of the best ways to capitalize on changing markets is to invest in countries that are moving from state-controlled socialism to free market capitalism.

The stock market isn’t all black and white. Companies in the same industries can—and will—provide very different returns and prospects. Here’s a collection of well-known stocks—those worth the risk and those you should avoid. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: The Yin And Yang Of The Market - The stock market isn’t all black and white. Companies in the same industries can—and will—provide very different returns and prospects. Here’s a collection of well-known stocks—those worth the risk and those you should avoid.

With war in the air and warnings season in full swing, it seems pretty sure we’re going to see a retest of the stock market’s summer lows. If they break, this bear market is likely to take us even lower. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: weekly hotline - With war in the air and warnings season in full swing, it seems pretty sure we’re going to see a retest of the stock market’s summer lows. If they break, this bear market is likely to take us even lower.

Before you continue, make sure you’re sitting down. It was another sharp decline Thursday for the US market as stocks continued their rough-and-tumble downturn... 
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Market Update - Before you continue, make sure you’re sitting down. It was another sharp decline Thursday for the US market as stocks continued their rough-and-tumble downturn... 

We’re out of the woods, if not out of Iraq yet. Economic numbers are strengthening and in the market, high-yield bond funds are the top performers. Both are paving the way for a resurgent stock market. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: weekly hotline - We’re out of the woods, if not out of Iraq yet. Economic numbers are strengthening and in the market, high-yield bond funds are the top performers. Both are paving the way for a resurgent stock market.

The market is pretty volatile, but there’s been a positive bias during the past quarter. And although the summer isn’t necessarily a trending market, a bottom formation is in the making. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: High Stakes Update - The market is pretty volatile, but there’s been a positive bias during the past quarter. And although the summer isn’t necessarily a trending market, a bottom formation is in the making.

The market is expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by a quarter-point next week. And most market watchers expect the Fed to cut another 25 basis points during the next meeting. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Weekly Hotline - The market is expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by a quarter-point next week. And most market watchers expect the Fed to cut another 25 basis points during the next meeting.

The bull market in Treasury bonds may go on a while longer. So may the bear market in stocks. But if yield is your game, equities are still a critical piece of your portfolio. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Big Dividends, Solid Growth - The bull market in Treasury bonds may go on a while longer. So may the bear market in stocks. But if yield is your game, equities are still a critical piece of your portfolio.

So far, 2006 has been a choppy year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make money. This market is ideal for those willing to focus on individual stocks and groups rather than the path of the broader market indexes. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Standing Pat - So far, 2006 has been a choppy year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make money. This market is ideal for those willing to focus on individual stocks and groups rather than the path of the broader market indexes.

This weekend Fox News reported the stock market--as measured by the S&P 500--is up 70 percent since the bottom of the bull market, which started in October 2002.
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Stocks Are Flat After Nine Years, But This Sector Is Scorching - This weekend Fox News reported the stock market--as measured by the S&P 500--is up 70 percent since the bottom of the bull market, which started in October 2002.

We’ve seen it one too many times: The precious metals market gets hot, the stocks start zooming higher, investors pile in and the next time the market takes a breath they get badly burned.   The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Low-Volatility Gold - We’ve seen it one too many times: The precious metals market gets hot, the stocks start zooming higher, investors pile in and the next time the market takes a breath they get badly burned.  

“Signs of bear market capitulation are appearing in multiple corners of the market,” asserts Jim Stack.1 In his view, five of the seven “conditions that preceded the best buy opportunities in stocks over the past four decades” are now in place. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Roundup - “Signs of bear market capitulation are appearing in multiple corners of the market,” asserts Jim Stack.1 In his view, five of the seven “conditions that preceded the best buy opportunities in stocks over the past four decades” are now in place.

There are plenty of reasons for concern about the health of the market averages today. As we've been pointing out since the beginning of 2005, it's never a good sign when financial stocks underperform the rest of the market. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Maintaining Balance - There are plenty of reasons for concern about the health of the market averages today. As we've been pointing out since the beginning of 2005, it's never a good sign when financial stocks underperform the rest of the market.

Bond yields rose again, overshadowing a drop in oil prices as well as strong reports from Morgan Stanley and Home Depot and sending the market spiraling downward Wednesday. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Market Update - Bond yields rose again, overshadowing a drop in oil prices as well as strong reports from Morgan Stanley and Home Depot and sending the market spiraling downward Wednesday.

Will the stock market ever recover? Where is the bottom for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 or the Nasdaq Composite--which hasn’t recovered since the last market blowup at the start of this decade--and when will we reach it?
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Work the Problem - Will the stock market ever recover? Where is the bottom for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 or the Nasdaq Composite--which hasn’t recovered since the last market blowup at the start of this decade--and when will we reach it?

When folks start to look at the softer real estate market, many tend to look at the potential shortfalls in retail spending or other parts of the consumer market heading into tougher times. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: The Wizardry Of Tax, Spend And Profit - When folks start to look at the softer real estate market, many tend to look at the potential shortfalls in retail spending or other parts of the consumer market heading into tougher times.

Apparently, the market can handle Chinese market corrections, but it couldn't sustain the a gloomy outlook for interest-rate cuts following a speech from Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke Tuesday. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: After The Bell Wrapup - Apparently, the market can handle Chinese market corrections, but it couldn't sustain the a gloomy outlook for interest-rate cuts following a speech from Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke Tuesday.

One of our bond holdings continues to sustain for the current and pending gloomy market conditions. We see longer-term success for the company as the mortgage and credit markets eventually ease up.
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Market Update - One of our bond holdings continues to sustain for the current and pending gloomy market conditions. We see longer-term success for the company as the mortgage and credit markets eventually ease up.

With corporate confession season progressing, investors are getting a bit more careful. It’s always a bullish sign if the market rallies on bad news. And we’ll have plenty of bad news as the weakness in the technology sector continues. Investors are still watching the techs, forgetting that the rest of the market is on very firm footing, and will mightily benefit from the stimulatory policies on the fiscal and monetary side. My Master Key is firmly bullish at 6.82 percent, forecasting a rise of that magnitude in the broad market during the next month or so. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Weekly Hotline - With corporate confession season progressing, investors are getting a bit more careful. It’s always a bullish sign if the market rallies on bad news. And we’ll have plenty of bad news as the weakness in the technology sector continues. Investors are still watching the techs, forgetting that the rest of the market is on very firm footing, and will mightily benefit from the stimulatory policies on the fiscal and monetary side. My Master Key is firmly bullish at 6.82 percent, forecasting a rise of that magnitude in the broad market during the next month or so.

With corporate confession season progressing, investors are getting a bit more careful. It’s always a bullish sign if the market rallies on bad news. And we’ll have plenty of bad news as the weakness in the technology sector continues. Investors are still watching the techs, forgetting that the rest of the market is on very firm footing, and will mightily benefit from the stimulatory policies on the fiscal and monetary side. My Master Key is firmly bullish at 6.82 percent, forecasting a rise of that magnitude in the broad market during the next month or so. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Weekly Hotline - With corporate confession season progressing, investors are getting a bit more careful. It’s always a bullish sign if the market rallies on bad news. And we’ll have plenty of bad news as the weakness in the technology sector continues. Investors are still watching the techs, forgetting that the rest of the market is on very firm footing, and will mightily benefit from the stimulatory policies on the fiscal and monetary side. My Master Key is firmly bullish at 6.82 percent, forecasting a rise of that magnitude in the broad market during the next month or so.

After another rollercoaster ride, the market closed in negative territory Tuesday. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Market Update - After another rollercoaster ride, the market closed in negative territory Tuesday.

As interest rates climbed throughout the day, the market closed in negative territory Monday. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Market Update - As interest rates climbed throughout the day, the market closed in negative territory Monday.

Our mortgage company recommendation continues to take hits in the market. The underlying company hasn't changed, though. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Flash Alert: More Market Woes for Thornburg - Our mortgage company recommendation continues to take hits in the market. The underlying company hasn't changed, though.

Tuesday’s big losses had many investors worried that a major bear market was in sight. But there’s no need...
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Market Update - Tuesday’s big losses had many investors worried that a major bear market was in sight. But there’s no need...

While the US coal market is far from dead, the international coal market is positively booming. Here's how to profit.
The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Coal's Bright Future - While the US coal market is far from dead, the international coal market is positively booming. Here's how to profit.

By Neil George With the S&P 500 doing little for investors, besides providing passing thrills and mostly chills, I’ve got a better way to play the market, make a little money and not get hurt. The general US stock market is in a tough spot. I could just create some diversions, deflecting your The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Another Preference - By Neil George With the S&P 500 doing little for investors, besides providing passing thrills and mostly chills, I’ve got a better way to play the market, make a little money and not get hurt. The general US stock market is in a tough spot. I could just create some diversions, deflecting your

Sir Alan Greenspan and the recent meeting of his Federal Open Market Committee is just one piece of the market’s recovery. And it wasn’t the FOMC moving from a neutral to an easing bias that’s helping matters. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Weekly Hotline - Sir Alan Greenspan and the recent meeting of his Federal Open Market Committee is just one piece of the market’s recovery. And it wasn’t the FOMC moving from a neutral to an easing bias that’s helping matters.

Stable trusts with a history of performance will survive and thrive inevitable, intermittent pullbacks in the energy market. Long-term supply and demand trends indicate the bull market will continue. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Feature Article - Stable trusts with a history of performance will survive and thrive inevitable, intermittent pullbacks in the energy market. Long-term supply and demand trends indicate the bull market will continue.

Way too many folks keep getting hooked into watching the markets. They’ll tune into financial broadcasts, eager to hear and watch what the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 or whatever other competing market index is doing for the moment. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Weekly Market Commentary - Way too many folks keep getting hooked into watching the markets. They’ll tune into financial broadcasts, eager to hear and watch what the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 or whatever other competing market index is doing for the moment.

What’s one of the biggest growing segments in the stock market? One segment that invests in a host of vital industries, is rich in assets and pays us huge sums of dividend cash? The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: Weekly Market Commentary - What’s one of the biggest growing segments in the stock market? One segment that invests in a host of vital industries, is rich in assets and pays us huge sums of dividend cash?

A spike in oil prices has triggered every major market correction since World War II. And every spike of 50 percent and more has triggered a major market correction, no matter how short-lived. There’s really no way around it: This market hangs more than ever on what happens to the price of oil. That means what happens in Iraq and Venezuela--the two trouble spots for supply of the vital commodity--is absolutely critical to your portfolio. At this point, there are just too many unknowns to make a move. With the Master Key hovering at 2.5 percent, for now I recommend standing pat. The article references debt defaulted emerging market Story: weekly hotline - A spike in oil prices has triggered every major market correction since World War II. And every spike of 50 percent and more has triggered a major market correction, no matter how short-lived. There’s really no way around it: This market hangs more than ever on what happens to the price of oil. That means what happens in Iraq and Venezuela--the two trouble spots for supply of the vital commodity--is absolutely critical to your portfolio. At this point, there are just too many unknowns to make a move. With the Master Key hovering at 2.5 percent, for now I recommend standing pat.