The president talks tough about banks but takes a shine to clean coal companies.
January 30, 2010
January 29, 2010
Ivy League Endowment Meltdown
Led by Harvard, Ivy League endowments lost $27 billion last year.
Flashing Yellow Light For Investors
Political stalemate and a fragile economy don’t stop some bulls from hitting the gas. Tap the brakes at least.
Offshore Accounts: Too Late To Fess Up?
Despite Swiss court ruling and end of amnesty, voluntary disclosure still has advantages
Water Utilities Worth Gulping
Go against the flow and get into American Water Works or Aqua America while they’re cheap.
January 28, 2010
Qualcomm Options Fiesta
As shares plunge, bears jump on board for the ride lower and contrarian bulls bet on a rebound.
Can Police Search Your Cell Phone without a Warrant?
Modern cell phones do a great deal more than simply send and receive calls. They’re sophisticated personal computers with the same capabilities, and more, of a laptop PC. You can use them to send and receive e-mail and instant messages, browse the Internet, keep track of your appointments, take photos and videos, etc. If you think that any of this information is “private” in the sense that it’s legally protected, think again. In most cases, it’s not, especially if you’re arrested. If you’re not under arrest, it’s fairly clear that police have no right to search your cell phone without your consent. At U.S. border crossings, though, customs authorities have carte blanche to copy all data on your cell phone, your laptop, etc. ( Click here for details.) Nearly all state and federal courts that have considered this question have ruled that data on your cell phone has “no expectation of privacy.” Their decisions have derived mainly from two Supreme Court rulings decided many years before cell phones were invented.
Grind Higher With Coffee Stocks
Peet’s and Panera are two java sellers whose shares look good to buy, but you shouldn’t rush into Starbucks.
Blue Chips For The Dip
The overall market weakness provides a good entry point into these household names.
