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How Do Stockbrokers Make Money And Can You Still Make Money By Being One Today?

Becoming a Wall Street millionaire is something many people dream about and if Hollywood movies are to be believed, the easiest way to get a penthouse in Manhattan and drive that sleek Aston Martin is to become a stockbroker. Stockbrokers are often portrayed as flashy, tenacious executives who drink champagne for breakfast and make gazillions …

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Trading on a New Level: Are You Willing to Try Algorithmic Trading?

Flashy cars, expensive suits and supermodels. Ah yes, the world of trading used to seem so glamorous, didn’t it? Unfortunately those of us who are actually involved know the reality doesn’t match up to this. Instead it’s often long caffeine-fuelled hours of data analysis, on-the-spot calls using mobile technology, and searching for programs that might …

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Stock Trades: Bought Crocodile Gold (TSE:CRK), Sold Impact Silver (TSXV:IPT)

Today, I bought 2500 shares of Crocodile Gold Corp. (TSE:CRK) at $1.12. I also sold 2500 shares of Impact Silver (TSXV:IPT) at $1.14. In at $0.97, out at $1.14, profit = +16.95% after commissions. Stock Trade Commentary Both operations happened in my HELOC account. I basically swapped silver for gold and crystallized the profits on …

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Marquee Energy: Gaining Momentum on Dispositions

Marquee Energy?s strategic Cardium disposition is an important step at regaining balance sheet flexibility. This certainly won?t be the last asset to be sold as theres at least 2 more currently being marketed: Ante Creek in Northern Alberta and Weyburn in Saskatchewan. These dispositions will fuel momentum for strong production growth from the company?s Michichi …

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PetroViking Energy: An Emerging Junior in the Viking Resource Play

Last week I caught up with Keith Watts, VP business development at PetroViking Energy, an emerging junior focused on the Viking oil play in Saskatchewan. I wanted to find out how they planned on navigating this period of market volatility and economic uncertainty. There?s no doubt volatile commodity prices can be stressful to a junior …

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