Is anyone benefiting from the global financial crisis?

Global financial crisis
Ken asked:


I was learning in commerce class about the financial crisis and I know lots of people were affected in a bad way, including my family. But is anyone gaining any profits from all this?

What is the meaning of indeces like Dow Jones and how are they constructed/calculated?

dow jones
professor asked:


For example we read every day in financial newspapers that Dow Jones is 8750 points,what does that mean and how is this number calculted,how can we compare different stockmarkets by using that number,is it possible,are they comparable?

Thanks

Since there is a global financial crisis, do you think Gibson guitars will be cheaper?

Global financial crisis
Gorilla! asked:


I plan on buying a Gibson Les Paul soon and considering the global money problems, do you think they will sell them cheaper?

Thanks
Gorilla!

Weekly Jobless Claims UP; Exiting Home-Sales Fall 3%

DEMCAD asked:


Weekly jobless claims up more than expected •the number of workers continuing to filing claims for unemployment benefits topped 6.1 million www.msnbc.msn.com Top Freddie Mac official dead of apparent suicide •The acting chief financial officer of Freddie Mac was found dead in his suburban home in Virginia mobile.latimes.com Existing-home sales fall 3% in March www.marketwatch.com Recession linked to more abortions, vasectomies news.yahoo.com FDA expands access to Plan B for 17-year-olds www …

In-Depth Look – Jobless Claims – Bloomberg

Bloomberg asked:


Kathleen Hays of Bloomberg News with the latest in US Jobless Claims and an interview with Ellen Zentner from the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsbishi shares his view on the jobless claims number. (Bloomberg News)

About the Money: Credit Rescue – Tips to Reduce Debt

KCTS9 asked:


www.kcts9.org “About the Money with Josephine Cheng” Tuesdays 7:30 pm on KCTS 9. Thinking of consolidating your debt? Tread carefully as there are pitfalls with bill consolidation programs. Airdate: … “Christina Latta” “Seattle Debt Law” credit “debt consolidating”

I want to invest $1000 in a mini account trading forex, good idea?

trading forex
ohboyyy asked:


forex.com offers a mini account with a minimum deposit of $250. Is $1000 enough to trade with or should I look for a micro account.