Archive for March 23rd, 2008

Light at end of tunnel or bogus dawn?

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

WASHINGTON - The world economy may be in for a painful reality check this week, should a heavy slate of housing-related data point to more mortgage malaise.

Light at end of tunnel or bogus dawn?

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

WASHINGTON - The world economy may be in for a painful reality check this week, should a heavy slate of housing-related data point to more mortgage malaise.

Forex Brokers Exposed

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

George S. White

If you’re looking for a good Forex broker for the first time, you have to be extremely careful. As the Forex market isn’t regulated there are plenty of Forex broker scams.

The horror stories continue to appear every day. And until the Forex market starts to be a regulated market like stocks or futures markets, you need to do a solid research on any broker, before you send them any money.

There are several things that you should look at in order to avoid opening an account with the wrong broker.

Some Forex brokers trade against their clients. So, when you’re buying for example EUR/USD the broker is taking the other side of the trade (they are selling EUR/USD). As a result, these kinds of brokers tend to manipulate prices in order to scare you out of your trade. In some worse case scenarios I’ve seen traders complaining that some brokers didn’t fill their orders when they were in a winning trade. When they were losing money, the broker executed their trades in a matter of seconds.

Some brokers are from 3rd world countries. Usually this kind of broker isn’t regulated anywhere. So, if you send them money, you can forget about the safety of funds. More than once I’ve seen people trying to withdraw money from their account, while the broker doesn’t even answer their emails or calls. Some of these brokers have open offices in Switzerland so that you can trust them. Be extremely careful with where the broker is based.

Some brokers make their trading platforms freeze during key economic events. This makes impossible to a trader to exit a position. If a broker can’t offer you a stable platform, you shouldn’t use it.

Forex broker horror stories are all over the place. In order to protect yourself you should choose a solid and reliable broker based in USA or in Europe. This broker must be regulated and offer you easy withdraw conditions.

With all of this you need to be extremely careful when you’re choosing a Forex broker. You must read everything you can about that broker. Make sure it’s a regulated broker based in US or Europe. If you have any questions about them, make sure to contact them so that you know exactly that your money will be safe with them.

Besides this, you may also consider to search for broker reviews on your favorite search engine. Reading reviews allows you to know Forex customers experiences with a particular broker. Are they glad with this broker service, or are they mad and feel cheated?

Try to understand the situation that led to a specific review. Sometimes you can easily notice if it was someone that was mad with his broker and has no reason, or someone that is simply telling good things about a broker because he works there.

Make sure the broker has enough money to avoid bankruptcy. If you’re choosing a regulated broker this task is almost complete because that’s one of the standards a broker must accomplish in order to be regulated. If not, you’ll be in trouble to know exactly the financial stability of the broker.

The Forex market is a difficult market even if you’re with the right broker. If you start trading with a bad broker, you won’t have many chances to make money on Forex.

I hope you understand all the Forex brokers’ risks and scams, and make a complete research about them before you send them your money. You’ll be glad you’ve done it.

George S. White is the editor at TopForexEducation. By visiting the website TopForexEducation you can see some of the best Forex trading systems and Forex trading courses on the market.

Bear Stearns could get higher JPMorgan bid: Barron’s

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

NEW YORK - Bear Stearns Cos could fetch a higher takeover bid from JPMorgan Chase & Co , and at $6 its shares constitute a “reasonable speculative bet” that one will be forthcoming, Barron’s has said in in March 24 edition.

United States bank stocks may rise 10-20 pct in year: Barron’s

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

NEW YORK - Shares of stronger United States banks and brokerages may rise 10 percent to 20 percent in the next year as panic over credit markets recedes and earnings improve, Barron’s has said in its March 24 edition.

United States bank stocks may rise 10-20 pct in year: Barron’s

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

NEW YORK - Shares of stronger United States banks and brokerages may rise 10 percent to 20 percent in the next year as panic over credit markets recedes and earnings improve, Barron’s has said in its March 24 edition.

United States bank stocks may rise 10-20 pct in year: Barron’s

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

NEW YORK - Shares of stronger United States banks and brokerages may rise 10 percent to 20 percent in the next year as panic over credit markets recedes and earnings improve, Barron’s has said in its March 24 edition.

4 Reasons To Develop Successful Mentorships

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

Brent Papineau

So many times I wonder why people fail. Maybe it is because I have done my fair share of failing. If I had a click for every time I started something just to ….

You get the picture. Here you are trying to do it all by yourself. If you could do it all by yourself, I would be calling you at your new beach house in the Bahamas or on your new I-phone as you cruise down the California coast in your hot convertible. Get over it!!

You need help. You need to get help and be a help to others. Let me tell you why.

Reason #1: You Don’t Know It All

As much as you would like to think so, you don’t know it all. If you are just starting your business or even if you are a seasoned pro, you need to know more than you know now to take your business to the next level.

You are at Point A and look to reach Point B, or Point G, or whatever Point X you are striving to reach. There is someone else out there that has already blazed the trail and done what you are looking to do. It’s ok to seek out help. There are plenty of folks out there that are willing to help. You just need to ask for it and find the right people.

Life is a journey. When you learn something new, you are growing and developing into the person you need to become to succeed at a higher level. Don’t shortchange yourself because you think you have it all down. Challenge yourself to find the person out there that knows more than you, and is willing to share their knowledge with you.

Reason #2: Improved Efficiency

How much time, money, and effort have you spent searching for the perfect shortcut or the next great tool? How much of your resources have you spent chasing what you don’t even know will work? Take a step back and realize, “Let’s get smarter about this”.

When you have people in your corner, you have resources that you can tap from for experience and motivation that rivals the greatest people of our lives. Whether you are a CEO of a major corporation, the President of the United States, or a stay-at-home parent having someone on your side and interested in your well-being helps you succeed.

Reason #3: Limitless Opportunities

Those who are willing to seek outside of what they already know open themselves up for unbelievable success. They have no idea what is waiting out there for them.

The people you surround yourself with now will determine who you become in five years. If you spent time with Bill Gates and people like him, I don’t think you would ever be the same, even three months from now. Every little thing they do could be something that could drastically change your life forever.

And one more quick thought—who do they know that they could introduce you to? What kind of possibilities are out there? Take a moment to let that sink in.

Reason #4: Positive Influence

So many times people only see what is in it for them. They have a vision as far as the hand can reach. You need to see beyond your hand to the world before you.

After you have developed a few successful mentors in your life, how many people can you help? Maybe you don’t want to help others. That is your choice, but what could you be missing?

Just as you processed and succeeded with the knowledge you received from your mentors, how much could you add or simplify the information for others? How much more could you succeed in your own business by helping others to succeed?

You are special and talented in your own way. You can write, teach, share, sell, or market in a way that nobody else can match. It is because you are unique and by willing to grow and develop your business skills, you can improve things for those coming behind you.

Just ask yourself: Did I really learn anything on my own? From the time you were old enough to breathe, you learned by observing, listening, and copying others. You learned to tie your shoes because someone mentored you.

How much more are you going learn?

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