On Jun 26, the Federal Reserve is sounding the alarm on inflation without committing to raise interest rates. The Federal Open Market Committee left its benchmark rate at 2% and said ``upside risks'' t...
[ Closed ] on 2008-08-05 EDT,
3 Ziibos Answered
A consumer price index (CPI) is a measure of the average price of consumer goods and services purchased by households. It is one of several price indices calculated by national statistical agencies. Th...
[ Closed ] on 2008-08-01 EDT,
1 Ziibos Answered
Forecast: How many more magazines will Time Inc. close down before Jul 1, 2008?
[ Predicted ]
1% chance
As more ad revenue moves from traditional print media to online media, Time Inc. closed down its high-tech magazine Business 2.0. It is an indication it is relatively less profitable to run print medi...
[ Closed ] on 2008-07-01 EDT,
Unanswered
A BW article (http://www.busine... claims that our home prices could drop 25% more on average before the market finally hits bottom. Perhaps it is a bit early to predict rebound. The time it rebound...
[ Closed ] on 2008-07-01 EDT,
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This prediction is inspired by the following article:
"A Market Crash is Coming"
http://www.fool.co...
If you look at the historical date of the US stock market, you might notice the current marke...
[ Closed ] on 2008-07-01 EDT,
Unanswered
Steve Jobs sues "The Big Apple". Will Apple drop the suit in Q2 2008?
[ Predicted ]
No, Apple keeps suing
(53% chance)
Steve Jobs loses his mind and decide to have Apple suing the New York City, universally known as the Big Apple, for trademark infringement. The suit stems from New York's environmental awareness campa...
[ Closed ] on 2008-07-01 EDT,
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As of May 2007, Starbucks has opened 13,728 stores/outlets worldwide including joint venture and licensed stores, based on the company factsheet: http://www.starbuc... In 2008, it plans to open 1,700 ...
[ Closed ] on 2008-07-01 EDT,
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Every time there is a market bubble it is on a different topic, whether it was on manufacturing, technology or real-estate. what will be your prediction on the next bubble?
[ Closed ] on 2008-06-21 EDT,
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china is the upcomming force in the globe today... will the us economy keep its hold over the crown?
[ Closed ] on 2008-06-21 EDT,
Unanswered
Today, Yahoo filed a presentation detailing its three-year financial plan that management gave to its board of directors in December, before Microsoft's unsolicited bid. Its rosy Three-Year Plan: incr...
[ Closed ] on 2008-05-18 EDT,
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The senate yesterday just approved a bill that gives a temporary $7,000 tax credit to people buying new homes or properties in foreclosure.
http://www.bloggin...
This sounds like a good deal for ...
[ Closed ] on 2008-05-15 EDT,
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Just want to start a causal chat here. Do you foresee how US dollars becomes strong again? Will the US Federal do something to stop the non-stopping depreciation? Will any countries "dissociate" the ho...
[ Closed ] on 2008-05-01 EDT,
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Will Opensource software companies be more successful during this recession?
[ Predicted ]
Yes
(64% chance)
This article talks about how to recession-proof a opensource service company. But is it possible to make these companies will be even more successful during the coming recession?
http://www.cnet.co.....
[ Closed ] on 2008-04-28 EDT,
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Will you take Visa for long-term or short-term investment?
[ Predicted ]
Long-Term Investment
(49% chance)
Financial markets face a key test on Mar. 20, when Visa Inc. plans to float the largest initial public offering in U.S. history. The Visa debut could bring in up to $18.8 billion, a flood of investor d...
[ Closed ] on 2008-04-10 EDT,
Unanswered
A new plan by Facebook Inc. that would attach advertisements to names and photos of users who like the products may be illegal under a privacy law, the New York Times reported Friday. Will anyone be s...
[ Closed ] on 2008-04-01 EDT,
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