Stock Market Fast Swings from Fastswings.com - December 10, 2009

Welcome to the December 10, 2009 edition of Stock Market Fast Swings from Fastswings.com. A very busy carnival this time around with 31 great articles presented from a wide range of topics. Gold and ETFs were very popular for this carnival with Diane Steward starting off with a Gold ETF Guide and also an Inverse ETF Guide. 20smoney examines buying gold above $1,100/oz. Praveen likes Hyatt Hotels (H) at this time. Zach Scheidt has a nice review of Genoptix beating Expectations and raising their Estimates. Finanly Steve Patterson likes Coca Cola as it Reaches a New 52 Week High. Bookmark and share the carnival and see you all next time.

Diane Steward presents The Definitive Gold ETF Guide posted at ETFdb.

Ben presents Variable Annuities Overview posted at Money Smart Life.

Diane Laine presents The Definitive Inverse ETF Guide posted at ETFdb.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Ally Bank (GMAC Bank) Review posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "Thanks!"

The Smarter Wallet presents How To Get A Credit Card That's Right For You posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, "Thanks!"

mrs laughton presents The Definitive Guide To Real Estate ETFs: Real Estate ETF Investing 101 posted at ETFdb.

TradingStocks.com presents Investing My Money posted at Trading Stocks.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents What Are The Best Credit Card Rewards Programs? posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "Thanks!"

Engelbert Hudson presents Definitive Guide To Coffee ETFs: Coffee ETF Investing 101 posted at ETFdb.

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Zach Scheidt presents Fed Maintaints Emergency Rate While Saying “All is Well” posted at ZachStocks, saying, "The FOMC kept rates near zero while pointing to improvements in the economy. The posturing does not match the statements and ultra-low rates could pose a danger to investors and the economy."

Dan at Everydayfinance presents The Carry Trade - What is it? How to Play it? posted at Everyday Finance, saying, "The Carry Trade - What is it? How to Play it? With all the chatter in the press about the Carry Trade, this is a guide to understanding it, joining the trend and how to profit from a bursting bubble."

jim presents Cheapest S&P 500 Index Funds posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Frank Knight presents IRA, 401k, and Roth IRA Retirement Planning posted at Best Personal Financial Planning Software, saying, "Roth IRA Retirement Planning -- Deciding between traditional retirement plan contributions and Roth retirement plan contributions"

jim presents Why Tipping Is The Best Investment Ever posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity, saying, "This isn't a post about stock market investing but about life investing, tipping, whether you like or not, is actually one of the best investments you can make."

Ella Moss presents MORE ON THE GREAT FINANCIAL DISASTER OF 2010 « Zodiac Times posted at Zodiac Times, saying, "economic predictions from the pen of an astrologer"

20smoney presents Some Thoughts On Whether Gold Should Be Bought Over $1,100/oz. posted at 20s Money, saying, "A few thoughts on whether or not gold should be purchased over $1,100 per ounce."

Lisa Taylor presents 20 Under $5 Tips to Improve Your Cars Gas Mileage posted at Top Online Engineering Degree.

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Frank Knight presents Financial Planning and Identity Theft Prevention posted at Best Personal Financial Planning Software, saying, "Financial Planning and Identity Theft Prevention -- Identity theft prevention is a key, but often overlooked, component of a prudent financial plan."

Peak Personal Finance presents 3 Tips for Stretching Your Retirement Account posted at Peak Personal Finance, saying, "Tips to make you retirement fund last longer."

Evolution Of Wealth presents When a Variable Annuity Can Work posted at Evolution of Wealth.

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jim presents » 50 Fun Facts About The Stock Market on Blueprint for Financial Prosperity posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

20smoney presents Build A Portfolio Around Berkshire Hathaway Class-B Shares (BRK-B) posted at 20s Money, saying, "A look at how the recent split in Berkshire Hathaway class B shares (BRK-B) can help you design a simple diversified portfolio."

Aussie Investor presents How To Buy Shares In Australia posted at Australian Investing, saying, "Investing in the stock market can be a rewarding experience, but where do you start? This post introduces the mechanics of buying shares. What sort of things do you need to consider beforehand and how do you actually go about making your first purchase?"

Praveen presents Just Bought Hyatt Hotels (H) posted at My Simple Trading System, saying, "About the recent Hyatt IPO and why it's a good buy."

Zach Scheidt presents Genoptix Beats Expectations and Raises Estimates posted at ZachStocks, saying, "Genoptix Inc. (GXDX) reported earnings last week which were well above expectations. The health care diagnostic firm should continue to grow rapidly as the firm adds to its sales force and Medicare reimbursements remain stable."

GeoffG presents Technical Analysis | Stock Market Timing Signals | Top Stock Picks » Blog Archive » Technical Analysis and Market Timing Update for 11/10/09 posted at Market Timing and Top Stock Picks, saying, "Technical analysis and market timing signals will keep you on the right side of the market. Don't invest in the dark again."

Steve Patterson presents Coca Cola Reaches New 52 Week High posted at FastSwings.com - Steve Patterson, saying, "The Forward Price to Earnings ratio (P/E) for Coca Cola (KO) is currently at 16.99, a little rich for the expected growth of the company next quarter."

jim presents How to Determine Your Asset Allocation posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Zach Scheidt presents Emergent Biosolutions – Buying Opportunity posted at ZachStocks, saying, "Emergent Biosolutions (EBS) has traded lower due to weak revenue and delayed shipments. But the company's long-term contracts are still in place, and revenue trends as well as earnings trends are still intact."

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David Carlson presents Technical Analysis posted at Dual Income No Kids, saying, "An article giving a basic overview of technical analysis."

Mike Piper presents 8 Sample (and Simple) Portfolios posted at The Oblivious Investor, saying, "Investing doesn't have to be complicated. These low-cost, buy & hold portfolios allow investors to make things as simple as they want."

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