Archive for December 10th, 2008
Tip of the Week: Choosing the Right Market Maker
By David Feldman at 10 December, 2008, 4:10 am
At the slightest hint of sleaze, quietly slip away from a market maker. Some market makers try to get compensated for their efforts, which is illegal. The only money they can make is in commissions or their own profits trading the stock in question or by performing certain advisory services. In truth, it really doesn’t make sense that market makers cannot be compensated. They benefit when a stock trades more, so why not also pay them when that happens (and, of course, disclose this to the public)? Alas, however, as of now the NASD has seen fit to maintain an appearance of objectivity, which is not borne out in reality. The SEC Advisory Committee on Smaller Public Companies has recommended developing a method to compensate a market maker for filing the necessary documents to get a newly public company trading.
Read More >>How Does the Mid and Long Tail Feel About the Economy
By David Feldman at 10 December, 2008, 4:07 am
When analysts discuss the economy, the majority of the talk centers around the key financial strongholds such as banking and finance. However it is also important to consider the mid and long tail portion of the marketplace to get a well-rounded view of the economy. Though wary about current economic conditions, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are hopeful that business will grow over the next 12 months, according to a new survey released today by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). The survey of 772 SMBs in the United States, Canada and United Kingdom found that 85 percent plan to hire new employees over the next 12 months; 54 percent anticipate revenue growth of 10 percent or more; and 40 percent plan to add new business locations.
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