THE "OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND" EDITION
28 APRIL 2011
WHERE ARE WE HEADED?
Bernanke Predicts Economic Growth Through 2013
For the first time in the Fed's 97-year history, a sitting Fed chief held a regularly scheduled news conference on monetary policy. Among concerns about jobs, the value of the U.S. dollar, inflation, and rising gas prices, Ben Bernanke had this to say on April 27:
- On jobs: "It's not clear that we can get substantial improvements in payrolls without some additional inflation risks, and in my view we can't achieve a sustainable recovery without keeping inflation under control."
- On gas prices: "Our view is gas prices will not continue to rise at their recent pace. As they stabilize and even come down as the situation stabilizes in the Middle East, that will provide some relief on the inflation front, but we will have to watch it very carefully."
- On the dollar: "The best thing we can do to create strong fundamentals for the dollar in the medium term is to first keep inflation low, which maintains the buying power of the dollar, and second, to maintain a strong economy."
- On zero inflation: "Attempting to maintain inflation at zero will increase the risk of experiencing an extended bout of deflation or falling wages and prices, which in turn can lead employment to fall below its maximum sustainable level for a protracted period. The goal of zero inflation is not consistent with the Federal Reserve's dual mandate."
What do SC members make of this historic event, as well as what the Chairman had to say? Post your comments in The Exchange and while you're there, check out the link to the Economic Projections of the Federal Reserve (PDF format).
On to more of this week's headlines . . .
WHEN IS IT TIME TO SELL A STOCK?
Gerlach to Share Insights at May 5 Conference
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Not only can you attend the upcoming Virtual Retail Investor Conference from the comfort of your home, where you can "sit in" on StockCentral founder Doug Gerlach's discussion titled "When to Sell a Stock," but you'll also be able to "visit" the ICLUBcentral booth afterwards. And it's all FREE.
Elsewhere at the conference, you will hear — in real time — both new and proven opportunities for expanding your portfolio. You will also be able to ask direct questions to executives from a number of companies and receive the most up-to-date investor materials.
After you watch and listen to a company presentation, you will be "electronically escorted" to the company's exhibit booth, where you can continue real-time chatting with senior executives, watch video presentations and download investor kits and other materials. Opportunity abounds!
Check out the Calendar of Events for the May 5 conference (coming soon). Then, all you need do is sign up. What are you waiting for?!
GET IT ALL AND GET IT LIVE!
Gerlach to Present Live Stock Study May 3
Love your Toolkit 6 and want to learn how to become an even savvier user? Roll up your sleeves and get ready to get down to work May 3 as SC founder Doug Gerlach presents a live stock study during the ongoing, monthly Toolkit 6 User Group session.
If you've never joined in on this fabulous group, there's no better time than the present. Learn how to make use of the world's most popular software for fundamental stock analysis, Toolkit 6, with tips, demonstrations, and answers to all your questions.
The Toolkit 6 User Group meets the first Tuesday of each month. You need but register once for all sessions.. And if you want to catch up on past discussions, insights, tips, and tricks, you're welcome to view the archives.
The next monthly session will be held Tuesday, May 3, from 9-10:15 p.m. Eastern. See you and your insightful cohorts there!
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TODAY'S ENTIRELY RELEVANT QUOTATION
"We are in a moderate recovery. ... I am confident in the long run the U.S. will return to being most productive, one of the fastest growing, and dynamic economies in the world."
— Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, at the historic April 27 Press Conference.