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FORECASTING THE ECONOMY: Keynesian Economics vs. Austrian Economics — [VIDEO]

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Chris F. Masse

The 2 videos are designed to convince you that the Austrians’ economic predictions are more accurate. The first video has an intro in French, sorry for that, but the rest of the video is in English (with French subtitles). Keynesians’ … Continue reading →

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Fred Wilson misunderstands Apple’s dynamics… very badly. — [CHART]

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Chris F. Masse

Don’t listen to Fred Wilson. Via Gruber.

Posted in Finance, Financial Markets, Inventions & Innovations | Tagged Apple, Finance, Financial Markets, Fred Wilson, NASDAQ, stock markets, stocks | Leave a comment

Burton Malkiel on the theory of efficient markets and index funds. – [VIDEO]

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Chris F. Masse

[Download this post to watch the embedded video if your feed reader does not show it to you.] Wikipedia: Efficient-market hypothesis.

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BetFair set a price range for its initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange at $17.48 to $22.25 a share, valuing its equity at up to $2.35 billion.

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Chris F. Masse

“The wide price range, for an equity value between Â£1.16 billion and Â£1.48 billion, reflects mixed views on the company’s prospects for growth in countries with strict regulations on gambling, such as the U.S., and for its new financial-trading platform, … Continue reading →

Posted in Exchanges & Markets, Finance, Financial Markets | Tagged BetFair, BetFair IPO, Finance, Financial Markets, Great Britain, London, London Stock Exchange, stock market, stock markets, stocks, United Kingdom | Leave a comment

The latest on the BetFair float

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Chris F. Masse

- High-rolling clients of Betfair, the betting exchange plotting an audacious £1bn-plus float, have been targeted by the Inland Revenue. – Online betting exchanges such as Betfair have revolutionised the industry — but helped destructive betting compulsions develop. Via Niall … Continue reading →

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New York-based hedge fund Conquest Capital’s macro fund turned a 3.75 percent profit on Thursday, and ended the week up about 10 percent not including fees.

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Chris F. Masse

“Conquest Macro uses a systematic short-term trading strategy designed to outperform during periods of high volatility.”

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Michael Lewis on Imus – [VIDEO]

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Chris F. Masse

Posted in Finance, History, The Global Economy | Tagged 2008 financial crisis, banks, capitalism, capitalists, credit, Don Imus, economic crisis, economy, Finance, financial crisis, Financial Markets, investment banks, Michael Lewis, stock markets, The Big Short, US banks, US economy, US financial markets, US stock market, Wall Street, world economy | Leave a comment

The stock market is stochastic.

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Chris F. Masse

Randomness is predictable.

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Michael Lewis on CBS 60 Minutes: How the capitalism was almost destroyed by the capitalists in the fall of 2008 – [VIDEO]

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Chris F. Masse

Download this post to watch the video embedded below —if your feed reader does not show it to you. Watch CBS News Videos Online Part 2: Watch CBS News Videos Online Felix Salmon review of Michael Lewis’s book, “The Big … Continue reading →

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Nouriel Roubini on carry trade… and the anemic recovery

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

Doctor Gloom: Jim Rodgers on gold:

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