Juggling Dynamite

In this episode of Trader’s Lens we get some great perspective from Danielle Park, author of the blog JugglingDynamite.com, on the current global economic conditions, how to look for value in uncertain markets, the Facebook IPO saga and the importance of reading quality vs. quantity.

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Simon Lack, author of “The Hedge Fund Mirage: The Illusion of Big Money and Why It’s Too Good to Be True,” talks about his book and the reasons investors should avoid hedge funds. Here is a direct link.

Investors interested in keeping their finger on the pulse of the American economy should note that while roughly two-thirds of companies have successfully gamed beat their lowered earnings expectations for the second quarter, the revenue data is much bleaker: just 41% have posted revenue above analyst expectations, which is well below normal levels and reminiscent of past recessions.

Source: Bianco Research