The January effect is the tendency of the stock market to rise between December 31 and the end of the first week in January. There are many theories for why this happens, the main one being that it occurs because many investors choose to sell some of their stock right before the end of the year in order to claim a capital loss for tax purposes. Once the tax calendar rolls over to a new year on January 1st these same investors quickly reinvest their money in the market, causing stock prices to rise. The January effect has been observed numerous times throughout history, though the first week of January 2008 was a notable exception. – wikipedia.org
Scams posing as charities
December 31, 2008 By 3 Comments
The Bernie Madoff scam proves that any scam or Ponzi scheme is built on trust. People can't ask too many questions. Madoff passed that test long ago. At the exclusive Palm Beach Country Club – founded by Jews in the 1950s, when the other clubs in town were restricted – he proved himself a person of character by giving hundreds of thousands of dollars to charity each year, a substantial portion of it to Jewish causes.
Madoff enhanced his reputation by showing that since he donates heavily into charities, he must be credible and thus everyone put more money in his fund.
Other more popular types of scams posing as charities thrive from direct solicitations appealing on your pity.
Dealing with Repetitive Strain Injury RSI through exercise
December 30, 2008 By 14 Comments
For us stock market enthusiasts who have some notion on charts, RSI is a familiar term that measures strength relative to price and past days, or Relative Strength Index. Well in doing these computer charts, trading, and just web surfing, we can all easily acquire an unwanted type of RSI.
This is the hazard of Repetitive Strain Injury to the hands and arms resulting from the use of computer keyboards and mice. This can be a serious and very painful condition that is far easier to prevent than to cure once contracted, and can occur even in young physically fit individuals. It is not uncommon for people to have to leave computer-dependent careers as a result, or even to be disabled and unable to perform tasks such as driving or dressing themselves.
how to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome
December 30, 2008 By 7 Comments
The universe says that prevention is better than cure. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a disorder in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist causing symptoms like tingling, pain, coldness, and sometimes weakness in parts of the hand. It is the most famous of a class of disorders called repetitive strain injuries. It happens a lot to computer users, especially the ones in the IT field. If you’ve ever experienced a tingling or numbness sensation you’ve had for months in your hand and wrist, don’t ignore it. The injury could worsen.
During 1998, an estimated three of every 10,000 workers lost time from work because of carpal tunnel syndrome. Half of these workers missed more than 10 days of work. The average lifetime cost of carpal tunnel syndrome, including medical bills and lost time from work, is estimated to be about $30,000 for each injured worker.
An inside look at “whats a Hedge Fund”
December 27, 2008 By 1 Comment
Microwave plays jingle bells
December 26, 2008 By 1 Comment
Fred Thompson
December 24, 2008 By 3 Comments
Last few days of 2008 and how santa can come
December 19, 2008 By 8 Comments
This insightful blog article from ian's highgrowthstock.com, shows us what to expect from these last few days of 2008
The Santa Claus Rally which was stalled for the past seven days with a stand-off between the Bulls and Bears may have got the punch from the FOMC it needed to kick it into High Gear. Helicopter Ben came through with a surprise of more than a 75 basis point cut in the rates which drove the Market up by at least 200 DOW points from the time of the announcement at 2.15 pm to the close at 4.00 pm.
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