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Equity repurchases:

Is the Stock Buyback Era over?

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?

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International conflict:

War between Israel and Iran in 2010?

By John Schroy, on September 30th, 2009 |

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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?

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