Joys and Tears Of Purchasing An Index Stock

When a stock is added to an index, it is a testimony that the company has successfully created stockholder value.

A buying frenzy usually follows, especially mutual funds who scramble to add the stock to their portfolio.

The higher demand, coupled with limited shares in the market, inevitably drive the stock price higher.

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Featuring Top Entrecard Droppers

I have been using Entrecard for close to two weeks and I consider myself to be a pretty active user in terms of dropping cards and placing advertisements. The reciprocal traffic vs cards dropped is 151/450, so the promotion aspect is satisfactory for me.

More important than pure numbers, I do wonder if other bloggers really stop by my blog to read the content or just drop their cards and move on quickly. I made it a point myself to pause and read what other bloggers are writing about, drop a card and comment.

In this way, I may not rack up as many dropped cards in a day (max is 300 but I have not managed even half of that), but I am able to leave a deeper impression on the other blog owners.

Starting next Saturday, I want to provide a better user experience and thank Entrecard users who visited my blog. I will be featuring, on a weekly basis, the top three Entrecard sites who dropped their cards here. So guys and girls, go on and drop your cards here.

I am also considering starting a contest some time later, stay tuned.

-> Check out my first contest here. Winner: Sherry Rambling.

-> Here is my second contest.

Business Cycles Truly Alive

In the last bull market, some financial analysts and economists debunked the existence of traditional business cycles.

The basic assumption was that the global economy is spurred by so many positive drivers that a steady, non-inflationary growth path is easily achievable.

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Warren Buffett Confirms US Recession

In recent months, amid the housing slump and credit crunch, US economic growth came to a standstill and many economists believe the world’s largest economy is heading for a recession.

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Managing Market Volatility

There is always some risk when it comes to buying stocks. The overall market behavior will greatly impact your returns.

However, the method you choose to accumulate stocks over time may allow you to mitigate market volatility.

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Building A Portfolio Of Assets

Building up a portfolio of profitable assets is an ongoing process. To start with, ask yourself a few questions.

Are the stocks in line with your risk tolerance? Are your selections diversified? Has management shown the ability to build shareholder value?

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Exciting Developments For Punggol

The sleepy town of Punggol is poised for an exciting makeover. Despite efforts by planning authorities, Punggol remain an unpopular choice among HDB buyers but all that may change within the next two to three years.

A new shopping mall as large as Junction 8, in the town centre, will be constructed. The site will be used for a mixed commercial and private residential development.

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Poor Outlook For Singapore Properties

At current low interest rates, buyers are not snapping up properties in Singapore.

While some property prices have almost doubled over the past year, increase in salaries did not catch up, meaning Singaporeans are finding it harder to afford private and public housing.

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