Festival of Stocks – January 19, 2009

Welcome to the January 19, 2009 edition of festival of stocks.  Unlike newspapers, our readership continues to increase! Every week bloggers in the stock and finance arena submit their content to the head-hancho (this week its me) . The articles are then molded into one golden post for the world to enjoy.The best part about it, there’s no Sears ads. Enjoy!

Dan at Everydayfinance presents 2008 Stock Market Returns by Country and Sector posted at Everyday Finance, saying, “This article evaluates 2008 returns by country and shares some niche ETFs you’ve probably never heard of!”

AlexG presents Magic Formula Stocks On The Move 1-11-09 posted at Contrarian Value Investing.

Pamela Grundy presents Investment and Gambling (Part Seven): Why Erasing the Distinction is Valuable | Personal Finance Analyst posted at Personal Finance Analyst.

Sun presents 2008 Stock Trades posted at The Sun’s Financial Diary.

David presents Decision Making 101: Step One The Way We Make Decisions posted at Personal Finance Ology, saying, “Making smart decisions is the first step in building long term wealth. Learn the methodology behind making wise decisions with your money.”

Brent Mashburn presents An Introduction to Stock Valuation posted at luminouslogic.com.

Nurseb911 presents Taking Stock in Coca-Cola (KO): posted at Triaging My Way To Financial Success, saying, “A fundamental analysis of The Coca-Cola Company focusing on margins, product core competencies and the competitive environment.”

Saj Karsan presents Home Depot’s P/E At Historic Low posted at Barel Karsan.

KCLau presents Best of KCLau’s Money Tips 2008 posted at KCLau’s Money Tips, saying, “A run down of the best KCLau’s Money Tips 2008″

Nesher presents 20 Basic Rules for Beginner Online Stock Trader posted at Internet Stock Trading for Beginners.

Chartreader presents Another tank? posted at stocks-charts-trades.

presents Productivity and Goal setting posted at Proactive People’s Blog, saying, “I only have three words to say to you : Be Proactive Now”

Robert Hazlewood presents A Potential 100% Investment Return In Weeks posted at Ways to Survive Life, saying, “Some investing ideas around 3x etf’s”

Jared Schneider presents 7 Best Mutual Funds for 2009 | Investing Tips/ Commentary | posted at InvestorPitStop.com, saying, “After days of research, I found the 7 Best Mutual Funds for 2009 and beyond. Invest in these funds and ride your way out of this recession.”

David presents Misperceptions About Getting Out Of Debt posted at Personal Finance Ology, saying, “The road to financial independence begins by avoiding the money traps that get us into trouble in the first place.”

Super Saver presents Where Did the 2008 Investment Losses Go? posted at My Wealth Builder, saying, “The short answer is the paper investment gains never really existed.”

Dividends4Life presents Stock Analysis: Procter & Gamble Co. (PG) posted at Dividends 4 Life, saying, “The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is focused on providing branded consumer goods products. The Company markets its products in more than 180 countries. Linked here is a detailed analysis and commentary.”

Steve Alexander presents Magic Formula Stock Review: Mosaic (MOS) posted at MagicDiligence – Optimizing Joel Greenblatts Value Stock Strategy, saying, “Mosaic is the world’s largest phosphate fertilizer producers, and one of the largest potash fertilizer makers. The company benefits from some operational advantages in phosphates, structural advantages in potash, and a cheap stock price.”

Declan Fallon presents The Benefits of Stop Losses posted at Zignals blog.

Investing School presents Bid Ask Spread posted at Investing School, saying, “Learn everything there is to know about bid, ask spreads”

Raymond presents Free Quicken Online Review and Quicken 2009 Discount Coupon Codes posted at Money Blue Book.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Best Online Stock Brokers For Cheap Stock Trades posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks for hosting! Here’s my own review of several brokers I thought were great for cheap trades.”

Insurance Toolbox presents What is PMI and Why Do You Have to Pay it? posted at Insurance Toolbox.

Trade in Groups presents Absolute Returns for Individual Investors: Commodities, Part II posted at Trade in Groups, saying, “Using relative value strategies to manage risk and profit from commodities”

One Family presents CanRoys (ENT, AAV, BTE, HTE, PVX, PGH, ERF, PWE) – A Comparative Analysis posted at One Family’s Blog.

The Smarter Wallet presents Fixed Annuities: Pros and Cons posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”

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