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Food for Thought. Thoughtful debate and insightful observations/ commentary on actions/events in financial markets, investments, societies, and governments around the world that impact our lives. Also Oxstone Team’s Global Investment Commentary and Best Investment Ideas.

China’s Torch Program – the glow that can light the world (Part 2 of 5)

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions […]

By Aidualc | 09 May 13 | Also posted in Asia, Finding Oxstones, Private Equity, The Big Picture, Trends, Patterns, Indicators | Comments (0)

China – The Sleeper Awakens (Part 1 of 5)

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions […]

By Aidualc | 08 May 13 | Also posted in Asia, The Big Picture | Comments (0)

Lion’s Den

Ke Nako – “It’s Time” Thinking back to World Cup fever that swept the globe several years ago, I found […]

By Brian Andreosky | | Also posted in Africa / Middle East, Finding Oxstones, Stocks | Comments (0)

A Lesson From Buffett: Doubt Yourself

By Jason Zweig, From WSJ Blog, There was no big news at Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s annual meeting this past weekend, […]

By Liu-Yue Lam | 07 May 13 | Also posted in Fortune Cookie Wisdom, Investment Wisdom, North America, Statistics | Comments (0)

Dow, S&P500 Surge to Record Highs

  By The Daily Ticker |Michael Santoli The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped above 15,000 for the first time in […]

By zoltanakb | 04 May 13 | Also posted in Finding Oxstones, North America, Stocks, The Big Picture, Trends, Patterns, Indicators | Comments (0)

Bitcoin Craze Highlights Intrinsic Value of Gold and Silver (GLD, SLV, EBAY, AMZN)

If you have been following the coverage of Bitcoin this week, you have seen a frenzy level come about. The […]

By Aidualc | 03 May 13 | Also posted in Commodities, North America, Trends, Patterns, Indicators | Comments (0)

Robot recruiters

How software helps firms hire workers more efficiently     THE problem with human-resource managers is that they are human. […]

By MarketAngel | 01 May 13 | Also posted in North America, Trends, Patterns, Indicators | Comments (0)

Mr. Emerging Markets Is Bullish on the US

By Dan Weil, From Money News, Antoine van Agtmael, the investment pro who came up with the term “emerging markets” […]

By Liu-Yue Lam | 30 Apr 13 | Also posted in Asia, Finding Oxstones, North America, Private Equity, The Big Picture, Trends, Patterns, Indicators | Comments (0)

The Clear Signs of a Global Inflationary Tsunami Are Already Visible Around the World

Since the Financial Crisis erupted in 2007, the US Federal Reserve has engaged in dozens of interventions/ bailouts to try […]

By MarketAngel | 29 Apr 13 | Also posted in The Big Picture, Trends, Patterns, Indicators | Comments (0)

Singapore Will Replace Switzerland as Wealth Capital

By: Robert Frank, From CNBC, Thanks in part to its generous tax regime, Singapore has been a millionaire haven for […]

By Liu-Yue Lam | | Also posted in Asia, The Big Picture, Trends, Patterns, Indicators, Western Europe | Comments (0)