Lind eWire Newsletter ISSUE 502 | FEB 2006
Feature Articles
- Get LindPower in 2006! What's New at Lind-Waldock
- CBOT Managed Futures: Portfolio Diversification Opportunities
ABCs of Futures
About Markets
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Featured Book of the Month
Man Global Research
- This month MGR Vice President and Director of Research Rich Feltes presents: "Summary & Analysis of USDA Outlook Forum, February 16 - 17, 2006."
Stock Futures Zone
Did You Know?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average made its official debut in 1896, but Mr. Dow's initial 1884 stock average was essentially a railroad index. Of the 11 listings in his "Customer's Afternoon Letter," nine were railroad issues. His daily two-page financial news bulletin evolved to become today's Wall Street Journal.
Sugar has been a sweet investment. While the S&P 500 rose about 8% over past 12 months, sugar prices have climbed more than 100%, reflective of a general commodity boom.