Does a CEO Resignation Affect a Company’s Stock Price?

The finance world is currently in the throes of earnings season—which puts corporate executives the world over under spotlight, as Wall Street eagerly waits to see which execs over and underperform.  A disappointing report jeopardizes a leader’s position within a company, a phenomenon evident thus far this season, as several...

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The Rise of Smartphones and How to Profit from Them

Apr 30, 12 The Rise of Smartphones and How to Profit from Them

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They’re everywhere! No, I’m not referring to Chuck Taylors, I’m referring to smartphones like the iPhone, Galaxy S and Blackberries, among others. Nowadays, most people have one, and those who don’t, want to have one eventually. The demand for smartphones is ever increasing probably because it is slowly replacing functions...

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Is a Diamond ETF Forever?

In March, the exchange-traded fund company IndexIQ filed with the SEC to create the first diamonds ETF. The so-called IQ Physical Diamond Trust will hold a specified amount of one carat, gem-quality diamonds in a certain number of industry-recognized subcategories. The announcement immediately provoked speculation of a further...

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Tips For Those New To The Stock Market Game!

Here’s a message to readers who have never owned a share in a company, or to those who haven’t yet followed stock tickers on the news: don’t be intimidated by the stock market game.  From investors saving for retirement, to employees working in a publicly traded company, almost everyone has a hand in millions of...

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Top 10 iPhone Apps for Intelligent Investors

Apr 27, 12 Top 10 iPhone Apps for Intelligent Investors

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The advent of the iPhone has revolutionized mobile technology, and along with it, our lives. Don’t miss the chance to take advantage of the iPhone’s power to improve your investing success by downloading these useful apps: 1. Bloomberg. Bloomberg’s app gives more than just fresh and relevant news. You can also use it to...

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