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Hedge Funds Finding New Ways to Short

why not just buy a put and sell a call? synthetically, it's the same thing as shorting a stock.

Potash Corp.: Poised to Soar Once Hedge Fund Worries Subside

definitely a fantastic company -- no argument from me. problem is that the momentum guys are selling, the growth guys are selling and the value guys don't find it cheap enough. might drift lower for a while. company will put up a monster 2009 eps number but that is largely priced into the stock. see my blog for another interesting commodity-based idea.

Precious Metals Stocks to Consider as the Dollar Falls, Banks Fail

I rather own Sherritt. Coal, oil, nickel/cobalt and power businesses. See my blog for details.

Buy, Sell or Hold: Potash Deserves Another Look

doesn't india import 70% of its oil? wrong side of the global resource equation with crude at $120/barrel. nonetheless, interesting take. for a stock cheaper than potash and just as exciting, see my blog.