Is there hope for a profitable RadioShack?

With James Gooch, the CEO of RadioShack stepping down, there are serious questions about the future of the former electronic retail powerhouse.

With mounting losses resulting from a change in consumer needs and decreasing market share to online retailers, is it still possible for brick and mortar stores to be successful?

The factors behind the decline in stock price of RadioShack are obvious. Many people have all of the electronic devices they need in their pocket, thanks to their smartphone. Desktop PCs and other items that were big-ticket items in the past have been consolidated into smaller phones and tablet devices, which are more competitively priced and have much smaller profit margins for retailers. Continue reading "Is there hope for a profitable RadioShack?"

Chart to Watch

We've asked our friend Jim Robinson of profittrading.com to provide his expert analysis of charts to our readers. Each week he'll be be analyzing a different chart using the Trade Triangles and his experience.

Today he is going to take a look at the technical picture of THRESHOLD PHARMACEUTICALS. (THLD) Continue reading "Chart to Watch"

Inflation, Recession or Depression, that is the question?

Whether it is nobler in the minds of ... O.K. lets give Shakespeare a rest and get down to reality.

Inflation, recession or depression, what if I told you it doesn't matter?

In the next twelve to eighteen months there are going to be some amazing opportunities in the markets thanks to Europe and the upcoming economic climate. The opportunities I want to talk about today will only be available for those who are prepared to take advantage of a very special time in history.

DOES HISTORY RING A BELL AT THE TOP OF A MARKET? Continue reading "Inflation, Recession or Depression, that is the question?"