Posts by Charles Delvalle
The Next Wave of Bankruptcies
Banks have lost over $680 billion because of the huge wave of foreclosures that has hit the market over the past two years. And losses are beginning to ratchet up somewhere else, too: consumer credit card charge-offs.
Read MoreWill the Slowing Economy Affect IT Spending?
The reason the markets have been in a freefall lately is because banks have been unwilling to lend to each other, much less to corporations. So if corporations can’t borrow money from banks, how are they supposed to make upgrades – like improving their IT equipment?
Read MoreDear ETR: How Do Bailouts Affect Stock Prices?
“In his article entitled ‘Financial Word of the Week: Bailout,’ Charles Delvalle said that if a person holds stock in one of the companies that is being bailed out, it may be nearly worthless. He further suggested that ’selling is usually your best option.’ This does not make sense to me. He, himself, said that bailing out Chrysler helped them stay in business.
Read MoreFinancial Word of the Week: Dividends
It’s nice to own stocks, sure. But do those companies pay you dividends for owning them?
Read MoreFinancial Word of the Week: Bailout
With all of the turmoil in the financial industry, one word that keeps making the rounds is “bailout.” So here’s what you need to know…
Read MoreThe Next Bailout Is Old News
After the recent bailout of AIG, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae, investors are wondering if the Big Three – Chrysler, GM, and Ford – are next. Sorry to tell you, but they’ve already been bailed out.
Read MoreWho Makes the U.S. Budget Deficit Worse – Democrats or Republicans?
Republicans like to call themselves the party of fiscal discipline. But if you dig into the numbers, you might find some surprises…
Read MoreThe Effect of Corporate Bankruptcy on Stocks and Bonds
As a stock or bond holder, you are part owner of the corporation whose stock or bond you hold. So what happens if that company goes into Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Read MoreHow Recessions Help You
Recession. It’s the boogeyman of the economic cycle. And while many people dread these low points, our economy would be worse off without them. How could something so negative make a positive impact on the economy? It’s simple.
Read MoreLooking Back Is Easy; Looking Forward Is the Problem
When I started looking for ways to make consistent profits from the stock market, the first thing I learned about was technical analysis. With technical analysis, you use stock charts and various indicators to get a read for where a stock price might be heading.
Read MoreAre Those Dividends Reliable?
Many investors rely on stocks that offer dividend payments to supplement their retirement income. But how do you know that the company you’re looking at will continue to pay out steady dividends?
Read MoreControlling the Urge
Ask any big-name investor what it takes to make consistent money in the stock market and they’ll all tell you the same thing: Discipline. Yet many investors leave discipline at the door when they decide to buy or sell stock.
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