https://articleseen.com/rss/rssauthor.aspx?auth=michael lombardiArticleSeen.com - Submit your quality article for maximum exposureCopyright 2009 ArticleSeenhttps://articleseen.com/Article_so-they-say-the-u-s-housing-market-is-getting-better-read-this_106810.aspxIn Miami, realtor after realtor is saying that the biggest condo building bust in history has bottomed out and is rebounding with the U.S. housing market. Buyers are snapping up properties, one-third of them paying cash, and the best deals are gone. But Michael Lombardi thinks that this doesn’t reflect the true story.Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:35:14 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_china—sacrificing-short-term-volatility-for-long-term-gains_102078.aspxChina was the party capital of investment growth in 2009; but in 2010 and so far in 2011, it’s turning out to be quite the opposite as far as performance goes. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:13:12 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_making-room-for-the-statue-of-david-in-beijing_101130.aspxOnly 10 years ago, if a European country were to get into financial trouble, the first “help” phone call would have gone to the West; to America, to Washington. Fast forward just a few years, and France President Nicolas Sarkozy is publicly seeking help; not from the United States, but from China. The Europeans are turning to Beijing. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:44:08 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_big-banks-why-they-can’t-get-a-break_80567.aspxWhy the big banks in the U.S. just can't seem to get a break.Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:49:55 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_the-biggest-bubble-of-them-all—right-before-our-eyes_78845.aspxExpert Stock Market Commentary and Forecasts, Financial and Economic Analysis. Basics of Investing in Penny Stocks – Learn to Invest In Gold and Real Estate. Get Investment Advice in Stock Market. We provide Daily Economic Analysis through our Profit Confidential newsletter.Fri, 02 Sep 2011 03:28:08 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_stock-market-the-case-for-higher-prices_78503.aspxWhy Michael believes that stocks will surprise on the upside.Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:49:15 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_what-economic-crisis-this-is-a-confidence-crisis_77517.aspxWhy Michael says this is a confidence crisis, not an economic crisis that we're in right now.Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:53:24 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_putting-the-japan-to-u-s-economic-comparison-to-rest_76933.aspx One of the most common questions Michael's hears these days: “Is the U.S. headed in the same direction of the Japan economy of 1990s?” The big fear is that we are headed to 10 years of deflation, as Japan experienced in its “lost decade.” So, is it true? Michael gives you his take on the situation.Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:20:53 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_economists-their-worst-kept-secret-for-this-economy_76065.aspxMichael gives you the worse-kept secret amongst us economistsWed, 24 Aug 2011 00:14:05 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_u-s-treasuries-a-once-in-50-year-event_75720.aspxFor about 50 years, the 10-year U.S. Treasury never traded below a yield of two percent. This past Thursday morning, the yield of the world’s most popular government bond hit 1.99% for the first time in more than 50 years.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:25:12 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_the-smartest-dictator-of-them-all-seizes-all-the-gold_75226.aspxWho's the smartest dictactor of them all and why is he seizing all the gold? Michael explains.Sat, 20 Aug 2011 01:29:07 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_the-stocks-that-will-make-money-as-inflation-takes-hold_74911.aspxMichael looks at the U.S. and inflation/deflation, and lets you in on what stocks will make money as inflation takes hold.Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:55:58 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_four-stocks-one-economic-story_74566.aspxThe economic story that four stocks are telling right now.Thu, 18 Aug 2011 02:02:01 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_u-s-dollar-and-gold-an-anniversary_73843.aspxForty years ago today, U.S. President Richard Nixon appeared on television to tell the world that the U.S. was severing the relationship between gold bullion and the U.S. dollar. Michael discusses how this event has affected our economy today.Tue, 16 Aug 2011 02:27:44 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_the-stock-market-is-big-this-is-bigger-and-more-important-to-you_73840.aspxThe bond market dwarfs the size of the stock market. We know what some of you are thinking right now, “If I don’t invest in U.S. Treasuries, it doesn’t matter to me if they go up or down.” Michael tells you why this is wrong.Tue, 16 Aug 2011 02:20:28 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_retail-stocks-showing-some-improvement_73667.aspxWe're seeing some improvement in the area of retail and retail stocks. George gives you his investment advice on the types of stocks you may want to look into.Mon, 15 Aug 2011 02:16:48 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_choppy-trading-action-here-to-stay—it’s-an-index-trader’s-paradise_73657.aspxInvestors really want to be buyers of stock at this time, but there isn’t much of a catalyst to do so. Institutional investors are buying, but they’re also playing on the market’s volatility, accentuating the results. Reality is beginning to set in now and there’s a realization that corporate earnings are actually going to be strong in the bottom half of the year. The employment situation isn’t great and neither is the real estate market, but the corporate economy is well-positioned to deliver Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:52:47 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_bottom-in-for-junior-and-senior-gold-producing-stocks_72916.aspxThe stock market is being very clear about how it feels about the current state of things—it isn’t very happy at all. The sovereign debt issue continues to be a thorn in the side of global investor confidence and, to be very frank, it could be the catalyst for a severe correction in stocks and currencies. Nobody can predict the future and it’s unclear as to how things will unfold in Europe; but investment risk for domestic investors remains very high at this time. Mitchell discusses some strategThu, 11 Aug 2011 01:10:04 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_first-real-stock-market-correction-of-2011—an-opportunity_72642.aspxMichael tells you why he thinks the recent correction in the market has little to do with Standard & Poor’s downgrading of the U.S. credit rating...and why the correction could be an opportunity. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:13:18 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_first-real-stock-market-correction-of-2011—an-opportunity_72639.aspxMichael tells you why he thinks the recent correction in the market has little to do with Standard & Poor’s downgrading of the U.S. credit rating...and why the correction could be an opportunity. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:11:20 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_special-stock-market-report_72280.aspxMichael's commentary today is dedicated solely to the stock market. Many of our readers are obviously invested in stocks and are concerned over last week’s volatility.Tue, 09 Aug 2011 02:08:58 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_special-stock-market-report_72270.aspxMichael's commentary today is dedicated solely to the stock market. Many of our readers are obviously invested in stocks and are concerned over last week’s volatility.Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:52:37 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_gold’s-burning-up-on-the-chart-my-gold-advice_71636.aspxThe precious yellow metal is sizzling on the price charts, as traders shift capital from the higher-risk equities to the safe-haven sanctuary of gold.George gives you his take on the trend, along with his gold advice.Sat, 06 Aug 2011 00:24:20 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_sp-500-breaks-two-important-moving-averages-but-stocks-are-cheap-a-rally’s-near_71634.aspxIt's surprising that the stock market reacted so strongly to news of weaker gross domestic product (GDP) growth and consumer spending numbers. It seemed fairly obvious that this was going to happen and the recent trading action in stocks suggests that institutional traders were just waiting for a catalyst to sell. They know that corporate earnings are decent, but with the S&P 500 Index right at the point of breaking its 50- and 200-day moving averages, the selling was pronounced. So, with the maSat, 06 Aug 2011 00:17:16 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_the-gold-to-silver-ratio-why-it’s-important-what-it’s-telling-us-today_71447.aspxWhat the gold-to-silver ratio is, why it's important and what it's telling us todayFri, 05 Aug 2011 04:05:11 GMT