A Potential "Big Trade" That Will Put George Soros to Shame - Money Morning

"BY KEITH FITZ-GERALD, Chief Investment Strategist, Money Morning
Many investors dream of making the 'big trade.'

Spurred on by stories of fabled investors who accumulated generations of wealth with just one big trade, they talk incessantly about what they could or should have done.

But actually doing something about it pays better.

Consider George Soros, who reportedly made $1.1 billion in a single trade against the Bank of England by shorting the British pound on September 16, 1992. Or Jessie Livermore, who reportedly made $100 million on October 24, 1929 - Black Thursday. Or how about Jay Gould, who tried to corner the gold market on September 24, 1869. Nobody knows exactly how much Gould made but he left his children $77 million when he died in 1892."

HEALTH News, Fitness, Wellness, Diets, Aug 12, 2011

HEALTH & FITNESS: Eat yourself healthy with Ayurveda Sport 360 The UAE's obsession with lavish buffets and Michelin-starred chefs can have that effect making it all the more difficult dining out and sticking to your diet. But it's all about finding that perfect balance. A string of wellness buffs and in-the-know ... See all stories on this topic »

AN0C and Government Hold National Conference in Beijing on Stevia, Its Role in ... MarketWatch (press release) Our Company strongly supports the Government's efforts to promote health and wellness to the Chinese people through a better diet and a reduction in daily sugar intake. We are also very proud of our contribution to the economic development of Xiaogang ... See all stories on this topic »

Omega 3's and ALA's……something smells fishy about this answer……. The Virginian-Pilot See below resource from The National Institute for Health (NIH) for a complete listing. Weight loss……the more fish and plant food we consume the more likely we're going to become healthier in our overall diet (wellness produces weight loss, ... See all stories on this topic »

Nova Scotia seeks advice on childhood obesity TheChronicleHerald.ca "Nova Scotia is working with many partners on ways to help our children live healthier lives," saidHealth and Wellness Minister Maureen MacDonald. "One way is to develop a plan to prevent obesity in young people. We want to hear ideas from the public ... See all stories on this topic »

Wellcore officially unveils NewYu fitness device mobihealthnews There, users can get fitness information from experts, who can view clients' fitness and dietprogress everyday and then offer exercise and diet recommendations. One of the notable features of Wellcore's fall detection system was that the company ... See all stories on this topic »

Protein May Help Preserve Muscle Health in Dieting Women After Menopause Dr. Cutler According to the research, protein supplementation could help to preserve the muscle health and general physical wellness in such women, without interfering with their efforts to maintain a healthy weight. Due to their age, women who go on diets after ... See all stories on this topic »

Enrolling in a Luxury or Basic Fitness Day spa in Milwaukee to fulfill Fat ... Market Press Release (press release) Attending a workout day spa through Milwaukee, Wisconsin provides a excellent, comprehensive method for achieving greater overall wellness and fitness. You will understand the right resources for the purpose of removing extra weight not to mention ... See all stories on this topic »

Massage and Wellness Leader Human Touch(R) Celebrates Baby Boomer Wellness ... Marketwire (press release) Boomers can also visit Human Touch's Wellness Council blog to read weekly posts from WellnessCouncil members about various health topics, such as fitness, healthy diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, and more. The latest post comes from Wellness ... See all stories on this topic »

'Functional' Foods: Consumption Lags Awareness Mediapost.com "Consuming foods for health benefits doesn't have to be expensive," notes IFIC associate director ofhealth and wellness Elizabeth Rahavi. "Just taking simple steps such as choosing a whole grain cereal, oatmeal, or yogurt for breakfast each day can go ... See all stories on this topic »

Vaccine Dangers Exposed: Hotze Health & Wellness Center Shares the Darker Side ... Business Wire (press release) Immunization is not the answer; good health and lifestyle are. Included below is information on how one can avoid vaccinations and build a healthy immune system: Diet: Add plenty of nutrient-rich organic fruits, vegetables and nuts to your diet, ... See all stories on this topic »

Dietary Fiber and Breast Cancer Risk Natural Standard Blog (blog) For information about high fiber diets, please visit Natural Standard's Health & Wellness database. To comment on this story, please visit Natural Standard's blog. Dong JY, He K, Wang P, et al. Dietary fiber intake and risk of breast cancer: a ... See all stories on this topic »

Shopping Bag for Aug. 11, 2011 Charleston Regional Business Woodlands Inn is hosting a Women's Wellness Weekend Aug. 26-28. The weekend includes facials, manicures and pedicures, massages, yoga and tennis, and heart-healthy meals. Local health care providers will conduct health screenings and host seminars on ... See all stories on this topic »

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MUSIC, Singers, Concerts News, Aug 12, 2011

Artists in Action: JSU Vocal Alumni hosts competition, concert Anniston Star 11 will be at the First United Methodist Church in Anniston at 6 pm In this program, alumni from JSU's David L. Walters music department will present a concert of arias from the Romantic period. A chorus of singers from JSU and the surrounding ... See all stories on this topic »

BUSINESS News, Aug 12, 2011

French finmin: we will meet GDP and deficit goals Thu,11 Aug 2011 11:44 PM PDT Reuters - PARIS (Reuters) - French Finance Minister Francois Baroin said on Friday the government's targets for growth and deficit reduction were not being altered after data showed growth ground to a halt in the second quarter of 2011. Full Story Europe curbs short-selling in financial stocks; move questioned Thu,11 Aug 2011 11:43 PM PDT Reuters - PARIS/MADRID (Reuters)- A ban on short-selling financial stocks in four European countries including France takes effect on Friday, a coordinated attempt to restore confidence in markets hit by rumors and higher borrowing costs. Full Story French economy stagnates in second quarter Thu,11 Aug 2011 11:28 PM PDT Reuters - PARIS (Reuters) - French economic growth ground to a halt in the second quarter, raising pressure on the government to cut spending and abolish tax breaks to convince turbulent financial markets it will deliver on debt reduction targets. Full Story China worried about EU, urges action on debt Thu,11 Aug 2011 10:59 PM PDT Reuters - MANADO, Indonesia (Reuters) - China is worried about challenges that the Europe Union faces in the next two months and urged the bloc as well as the United States to hold down government debt, its trade minister said on Friday. Full Story SEC investigating S&P's downgrade of U.S. debt: report Thu,11 Aug 2011 10:40 PM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) to disclose which employees knew of its decision to downgrade U.S. debt before it was announced last week, the Financial Times said, citing people familiar with the matter. Full Story HuffPo loses editor: Is culture clash to blame? Thu,11 Aug 2011 09:35 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Is Huffington Post going to have a hard time holding onto its high-profile hires from traditional media outlets? Full Story Analysis: As gold prices surge, cash-for-gold frenzy fades Thu,11 Aug 2011 09:22 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Handing out flyers at the corner of 47th Street and Fifth Avenue in New York City's Diamond District, Mariabi Peenya is having trouble finding passersby eager to sell their gold jewelry for cash. Full Story BofA chief meets top officials: report Thu,11 Aug 2011 09:19 PM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - Bank of America Chief Executive Brian Moynihan met privately this week with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Federal Reserve governor Daniel Tarullo amid the campaign to calm investors and employees about the bank's share price fall, the Wall Street Journal reported. Full Story Warren Buffett buying in down market Thu,11 Aug 2011 06:57 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Warren Buffett has been buying amid this week's sharp declines in the market, and has not yet seen anything that suggests another downturn is emerging, the legendary investor told Fortune magazine. Full Story Factbox: Banks affected by Europe's short-selling ban Thu,11 Aug 2011 04:56 PM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - Financial regulators in four European countries are banning short-selling in a group of banks and financial institutions in a bid to stem financial market turmoil.Full Story Europe curbs short-selling as credit markets swoon Thu,11 Aug 2011 04:56 PM PDT Reuters - PARIS/LONDON (Reuters) - European regulators will ban short-selling in four countries' financial stocks from Friday in a coordinated effort to restore confidence in a market hit by rumors, higher borrowing costs and a steep rise in emergency financing. Full Story Nvidia's outlook beats Street, shares soar Thu,11 Aug 2011 04:41 PM PDT Reuters - SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Nvidia Corp forecast a larger-than-expected jump in quarterly revenue and its CEO said the chipmaker's mobile business was accelerating, sending its shares skyrocketing. Full Story "The Help," "Final Destination 5" new entries in theaters Thu,11 Aug 2011 04:04 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - The summer's not over, but the box office will look a little Fall-ish this weekend, with a Civil Rights-era drama, a horror-film sequel and several other niche titles hitting theaters. Full Story Google+ social network gets games Thu,11 Aug 2011 03:47 PM PDT Reuters - SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - People who use Google Inc's social network Google+ will be able to play games, a feature available on its biggest rival Facebook. Full Story Spain stock market regulator bans short selling Thu,11 Aug 2011 03:43 PM PDT Reuters - MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's stock market regulator, the CNMV, said on Thursday it banned short selling on financial stocks for 15 days from August 11 and added it would extend the period if necessary. Full Story

 

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BLOOMBERG News, Aug 12, 2011

Bachmann, Pawlenty clash in heated debate Thu,11 Aug 2011 10:55 PM PDT Reuters - AMES, Iowa (Reuters) - U.S. Republicans Michele Bachmann and Tim Pawlenty clashed repeatedly over their records during a presidential debate on Thursday, two days before they vie for conservative support in a straw poll that could make or break their campaigns. Full Story

Analysis: Pinched U.S. seen holding onto big Pacific presence Thu,11 Aug 2011 10:12 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pacific Rim is unlikely to bear the brunt of U.S. plans to cut $350 billion in security spending, but the prospect of decreased American military outlays has nonetheless prompted soul searching in a vital region where China is rapidly expanding its forces. Full Story

Factbox: Five keys to the Republican debate in Iowa Thu,11 Aug 2011 08:52 PM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - Eight Republican presidential hopefuls will debate in Iowa Thursday, hoping to generate momentum two days before a closely watched straw poll that will test their campaigns' strength. Full Story

Stephen Colbert aims comedic political ad at Iowa Thu,11 Aug 2011 07:41 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comedian Stephen Colbert is putting his political action committee cash to work with advertisements that mockingly endorse Texas Governor Rick Perry ahead of an Iowa straw poll this week on the other Republican presidential hopefuls. Full Story

Factbox: U.S. health and defense industries' lobbying clout Thu,11 Aug 2011 05:53 PM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - The health and defense industries are readying for battle as a bipartisan committee determines how to trim $1.5 trillion from the federal budget over the next 10 years. Full Story

House Democrats tap 3 for deficit super committee Thu,11 Aug 2011 03:43 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats named three loyal party lieutenants to a deficit reduction "super committee" on Thursday, charting what could be a path to partisan deadlock with all 12 members now appointed. Full Story

Factbox: Top campaign donors to super committee members Thu,11 Aug 2011 03:43 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Here is a look at some of the top donors to election campaigns for the 12 members of the U.S. Congress named to a deficit-fighting "super committee." Full Story

Consumer advocate Warren to decide Senate run soon Thu,11 Aug 2011 03:35 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Obama administration official Elizabeth Warren will make a decision after Labor Day on whether to run for the U.S. Senate in Massachusetts against Republican incumbent Scott Brown, a Massachusett Democrat assisting her said on Thursday. Full Story

Some Pawlenty donors start to doubt 2012 campaign Thu,11 Aug 2011 03:18 PM PDT Reuters - MINNEAPOLIS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As his campaign for U.S. president fails to take flight, some donors to Republican hopeful Tim Pawlenty are having second thoughts. Full Story

Obama vows new ideas to boost jobs, slams Congress Thu,11 Aug 2011 03:15 PM PDT Reuters - HOLLAND, Michigan (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sought to reassert economic leadership on Thursday by pledging to deliver new ideas every week to create jobs, and he slammed Congress for "bickering" that hurts economic recovery. Full Story

Factbox: U.S. health and defense industries' lobbying clout Thu,11 Aug 2011 01:43 PM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - The health and defense industries are readying for battle as a bipartisan committee determines how to trim $1.5 trillion from the federal budget over the next 10 years. Full Story

Analysis: Health and defense lobby groups ready for super fight Thu,11 Aug 2011 01:02 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With as much as $1.5 trillion in federal funds hanging in the balance, the mammoth healthcare and defense industries are scrambling to lobby a special congressional committee tasked with slashing the deficit -- but in markedly different ways. Full Story

Factbox: Five keys to the US Republican debate in Iowa Thu,11 Aug 2011 12:21 PM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - Eight Republican presidential hopefuls will debate in Iowa Thursday, hoping to generate momentum two days before a closely watched straw poll that will test their campaigns' strength. Full Story

Obama: European debt woes hitting shores Thu,11 Aug 2011 12:13 PM PDT Reuters - HOLLAND, Michigan (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday that Europe's debt problems were "lapping up on our shores." Full Story

Analysis: Medicaid cuts may limit care for new 2014 enrollees Thu,11 Aug 2011 11:59 AM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three years before Medicaid is due to cover millions of uninsured Americans, state funding cuts may be undermining how much care the government-run health insurance program for the poor will offer new enrollees. Full Story

Wider trade gap could propel China currency bill Thu,11 Aug 2011 11:53 AM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New government data on Thursday showing the U.S. trade gap with China grew nearly 12 percent in the first half of 2011 is likely to fuel efforts in Congress to get tough with China's currency practices. Full Story

Republican donors hedging 2012 election bets Thu,11 Aug 2011 11:50 AM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hundreds of Republican donors, including some party kingmakers, are hedging their bets by donating to more than one presidential candidate, reflecting the instability of the field looking to unseat President Barack Obama in 2012. Full Story

Republicans to debate in Iowa ahead of straw poll Thu,11 Aug 2011 11:11 AM PDT Reuters - AMES, Iowa (Reuters) - Eight Republican White House hopefuls meet in a nationally televised debate Thursday, hoping to generate momentum two days before an Iowa straw poll that will test the strength of their campaigns. Full Story

West's indifference could condemn Bosnia anew Thu,11 Aug 2011 03:47 AM PDT Reuters - SARAJEVO (Reuters) - A lack of U.S. and European interest in Bosnia may embolden Serb and Croat separatist plans and result in the eventual disintegration of the fragile Balkan country, a former U.S. diplomat said. Full Story

Romney, on rare visit to Iowa, rips Obama on economy Wed,10 Aug 2011 06:24 PM PDT Reuters - PELLA, Iowa (Reuters) - Mitt Romney, on a rare visit to Iowa on Wednesday, said Americans were "fearful, but not panicked" about the economy and predicted voters would deny President Barack Obama a second term for his economic failures. Full Story

Presidential hopeful Huntsman says Obama out of ideas Wed,10 Aug 2011 01:37 PM PDT Reuters - MIAMI (Reuters) - Republican presidential contender Jon Huntsman pilloried President Barack Obama on Wednesday, saying his former boss was "out of ideas" about ways to shore up the sagging economy and create more jobs. Full Story

Obama to meet Bernanke on economy later Wednesday Wed,10 Aug 2011 01:16 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will meet with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to discuss the economy later on Wednesday, the White House said. Full Story

Republican tax hardliners on debt super panel Wed,10 Aug 2011 11:31 AM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans named their six members Wednesday to a congressional deficit-reduction super committee, including a favorite of the conservative Tea Party movement and other no-new-taxes hardliners. Full Story

White House says watching Syria "with horror" Wed,10 Aug 2011 10:27 AM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - International criticism is growing against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad because of his "heinous actions," White House spokesman Jay Carney said on Wednesday. Full Story

Health spending more complex than Medicare shows Wed,10 Aug 2011 07:42 AM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Communities known for paying the most on healthcare may not be spending as much as once thought, according to new data released on Wednesday. Full Story

Analysis: Under fire, Obama struggles to instill confidence Wed,10 Aug 2011 05:46 AM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is getting hammered on all sides for a stumbling U.S. economy and his uneven response to it, raising pressure on him to take steps to create jobs or risk being ousted in next year's election. Full Story

Russia draws up tit-for-tat U.S. visa bans: report Wed,10 Aug 2011 03:15 AM PDT Reuters - MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has drawn up a list of U.S. officials to be barred from entering the country in response to U.S. visa restrictions imposed on Russian officials over the death of a lawyer, a newspaper reported on Wednesday. Full Story

U.S. presses Vietnam ahead of ASEAN meeting Tue,9 Aug 2011 07:55 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top U.S. trade official on Tuesday said he urged Vietnam to undo a number of trade-restrictive policies aimed at curbing inflation and reducing the country's current account deficit. Full Story

Factbox: Top contenders for deficit super committee Tue,9 Aug 2011 07:12 PM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - Three Senate Democrats -- Max Baucus, John Kerry and Patty Murray -- were named by Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid on Tuesday to serve on a 12-member "super committee" being set up to address deficit issues. Full Story

Factbox: Top contenders for deficit super committee Tue,9 Aug 2011 04:38 PM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - Three Senate Democrats -- Max Baucus, John Kerry and Patty Murray -- were named by Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid on Tuesday to serve on a 12-member "super committee" being set up to address deficit issues. Full Story

Senate Democrats urge FAA bill settlement Tue,9 Aug 2011 04:34 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Democrats on Tuesday urged Republicans in the House of Representatives to begin "serious negotiations" on an aviation funding bill that they said could help the struggling U.S. economy. Full Story

Senate's Baucus in deficit super committee trio Tue,9 Aug 2011 04:03 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Max Baucus, the top tax legislator in the Senate, was named on Tuesday to serve on a deficit reduction super committee, possibly boosting prospects for serious tax and entitlement reform. Full Story

Obama pays respects, questions remain in Afghan crash Tue,9 Aug 2011 03:04 PM PDT Reuters - DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Delaware (Reuters) - President Barack Obama honored 30 U.S. soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan as their remains returned home Tuesday in a private ceremony from which the media were barred. Full Story

Factbox: Wisconsin Senate recall elections Tue,9 Aug 2011 02:50 PM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - Wisconsin voters are going to the polls on Tuesday to vote in six state Senate recall elections stemming from the uproar earlier this year over Republican efforts to curb the powers of public sector unions. Full Story

U.S. requests panel to decide Guatemala labor case Tue,9 Aug 2011 02:28 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States said on Tuesday it was requesting a dispute settlement panel to hear its year-old complaint that Guatemala has failed to protect workers' rights as required under a free-trade agreement. Full Story

From D.C., a push for safer chemical plants Tue,9 Aug 2011 02:19 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Chemical makers must do more to prevent careless oversights that have led to a recent increase in fatal errors, the head of a key oversight panel said. Full Story

Obama car czar Bloom to step down end-August Tue,9 Aug 2011 01:18 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's top manufacturing adviser Ron Bloom will step down at the end of August, the White House said on Tuesday. Full Story

Senate Democrats urge FAA bill settlement Tue,9 Aug 2011 12:52 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Democrats on Tuesday urged Republicans in the House of Representatives to begin "serious negotiations" on an aviation funding bill that they said could help the struggling economy. Full Story

Analysis: For unions, state votes may point way for 2012 Tue,9 Aug 2011 12:06 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Labor unions and their Republican opponents are pouring record amounts of cash into state ballot fights over workers' rights this year that could shape the political agenda in the 2012 election. Full Story

Geithner, China's Wang discuss markets and global economy Tue,9 Aug 2011 09:43 AM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner discussed the global economy and the state of financial markets on Tuesday with his Chinese counterpart, Vice Premier Wang Qishan, the Treasury said. Full Story

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