July 2010

May the Highest (Non-American) Bidder Win

Russia doesn’t want Western companies sweeping in and taking ownership of their prized possessions…

Inflation Relaxes in Australia Along With Consumer Demand

Interesting how much inflation has receded in the world, even in Australia…

iPhone Passes Singapore Test

The bigwigs at Apple can rest easy now. The antenna “problem” of the iPhone 4 wasn’t that big of a deal after all…

Blackrock Favors Miners Over Gold

You would be forgiven for thinking that the Blackrock Gold & General fund invests in gold. It doesn’t…

What Does the IMF Know?

The IMF doesn’t know what it’s talking about…

Chinese Businesses Growing Concerned

Business sentiment in China took a big hit in June and the question is why…

Can RIM Take the iPad Down a Notch?

RIM is planning on introducing its own version of the iPad this fall, and none too soon…

The Great North American REIT Debate

I’ve held US REITs before in my portfolio and I’ll hold them again. But right now I’m holding back…