Equity repurchases:
By John Schroy, on September 30th, 2009 |

Stock buybacks failed to dominate the US equity market in the second quarter of 2009. Non-financial corporations were net issuers of equities for the first time in many years. Lack of corporate cash and a need to reduce leverage seem to be what’s driving the market.
However the SEC has not revoked Rule 10b-18 and stock buybacks still have a lot of support. Will stock buybacks return with better times?
International conflict:
By John Schroy, on September 30th, 2009 |

The rapid development of nuclear weapons by an aggressive Iran threatens the world. Could war break out between Israel and Iran in 2010? President Ahmadinejad has announced the ‘End of Days’ to the United Nation.
The US is still the world’s major military power. However, American resolve is questioned at this critical moment. The long-festering ‘Mideast situation’ is approaching the brink of war. Financial market worldwide are threatened. Do you see a solution?
US politics:
By John Schroy, on September 25th, 2009 |

Closely connected with President Barack Obama, the ACORN group of “community organizers” has drawn censure from the Democrat-controlled Congress as a result of daring investigative reporting by James O’Keefe and Hannah Giles.
However, effective Congressional action seems unlikely. The HUD grants program is a ‘honey pot’ that has kept legislators of both parties in slush funds for generations. Take the case of the sidewalk in Sandy, Utah …
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