Archives for May 2011

BIOTECHNOLOGY By definition, biotechnology is a field of science that draws on the biological sciences such as microbiology, molecular biology and genetics. Many investments in this sector are measured against the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index. This index is comprised of companies listed on the NASDAQ and are classified as either biotech or pharmaceutical firms. The index is calculated under a modified capitalization-weighted methodology. … [Read more...]

Japan must recover from several catastrophes with the nuclear one having the longest impact and global ramifications. Should the use of nuclear energy by developed and developing countries be hampered, higher oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and coal prices are likely. Recent spikes in oil prices have had more to do with political unrest in the Middle-East but it will be very interesting to see how the nuclear questions get addressed in the next … [Read more...]

May & Maybe May is an eventful month in my household and business. I am lucky to be Sophia's Mom and got to celebrate Mother's Day (although she makes everyday special and full of pride), we celebrated the end of another successful school year and are looking forward to our special family day on the 17th in honor of my mother. It's also the time in which I lay out the investment strategies and portfolios for the summer months. The latter can be … [Read more...]

It's hard to believe how many years we have dealt with low to no interest being paid on bank deposits, treasuries, and other stable value investments. The art of generating retirement income from the harvesting of gains on equity based investments isn't alway appreciated nor is it easy. Some clients deal with it well and have an extraordinary ability to cope with market fluctuations. Others need and should stay with fixed income investment … [Read more...]