Source: http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2011/01/31/pre-marketingjan31/
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Pre-Marketing 1.31.11
* John Maudlin:�We're in a bubble of complacency * Andy Kessler:�What world economies can learn from Google * Of Davos and Egypt: Felix Salmon�staples his tongue to his cheek * Morning Call:�U.S. futures flatten on Egyptian unrest,�crude oil futures rise,�London falls early,�European shares retreat and�the Nikkei hits a 1-month closing low. * Yves Smith: How [...]
Black-Scholes Not Always the Best Option
If your firm has gotten used to using the Black-Scholes Options Price Model (BSOPM) when valuing options and other derivatives, you may want to rethink your practice. The reason? The BSOPM may not be entirely accurate when pricing derivatives that are other than ?plain vanilla,? says Anthony Alfonso, president of BDO Valuation Advisors in Los [...]
Source: http://bigfatfinanceblog.com/2011/01/31/black-scholes-not-always-the-best-option/
The Buck Stops Here: How To Lower Your Bills
Getting bank fees rescinded just by asking nicely? This had to be too good to be true. But just in case I really was missing something, I decided to give it a try. And how about credit card rates? Would my gym lower my monthly fee? My attempt to lower my bills in these tough times left me with a lesson I?ll keep close?for richer or for poorer.
Review: BUSN (with Review Cards and Introduction to Business CourseMate Printed Access Card)
The Lowest Price we could find is $59.95 $19.99 Readers discover the energy and excitement found in business today within the engaging, and accessible presentation found in BUSN 3E. Designed specifically for today’s learner, BUSN’s streamlined, riveting design presents all of the core Introduction to Business topics in only 17 succinct chapters, including a unique chapter [...]
BofA chief gets free pass on pay
Say you find yourself losing billions of dollars as your chief rivals — even Citi, for crying out loud --�make good money. How do you explain yourself? If you're Bank of America (BAC), you�write off�your latest pathetic performance as "a unique and critical transition year for the company." Then you return to business as usual [...]
Source: http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2011/02/01/bofa-chief-gets-free-pass-on-pay/
Vacation Travel On A Budget
Have you ever stopped to wonder why tourist traps exist? It?s because tourists are known for wasting money. You can be an exception to the rule; you can travel on a budget.
Source: http://www.financetips101.com/vacation-travel-on-a-budget.php
4 reasons why Ireland's roar will return
Ireland's stringent austerity measures will almost certainly slow its growth in the coming years. But the country is better positioned than most troubled European nations to grow its way out of the crisis. As the debt crisis continues to unravel in parts of Europe, world leaders and global investors speculate which country could be next. [...]
Source: http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2011/01/31/4-reasons-why-irelands-roar-will-return/
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