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Boulders Tanya Mathews, Financial Expert, 2012 Stock Market Outlook

Feb 9th

Posted by Channel 1 Networks in Business

2012 Market Outlook. This report reveals LPL’s opinion of what investors can expect in the coming year and suggests how to best position a portfolio to seek profit from the opportunities and protect from the risks. In summary, LPL’s Market Strategists’ believe that:

• The U.S. economy will grow about 2%, while emerging markets post stronger growth and Europe experiences a mild recession.

• The U.S. stock market is likely to post an 8 – 12%* gain, supported by a slight improvement in valuations and mid-to-high single-digit earnings growth.

• Corporate bonds post modest single-digit gains as interest rates rise and credit spreads narrow. The yield on the 10-year Treasury is likely to end the year around 3%.

*LPL Financial Research provided this range based on its earnings per share growth estimate for 2012, and a modest expansion in the price-to-earnings ratio. Additional explanation can be found throughout the 2012 Outlook publication.

I personally believe the markets are poised for positive performance this year. In fact, recent US economic data suggests equity markets are priced as cheaply as they have been in decades, even if there is a 15% decline in earnings. However, the big issues, and my reasons for staying cautious this year, include how deep the European recession turns out to be and what kind of growth impact the discussions and decisions (or lack thereof) about our country’s looming deficit will have during this election year. I’m cautiously optimistic.

Tanya R. Mathews, CFP ®
Meridian Wealth Management Boulder
tanya.mathews@lpl.com

Boulder Bikesmith

Feb 8th

Posted by Channel 1 Networks in Best in Boulder Past

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As Boulder’s largest rental shop, the Bikesmith has a niche. Since they sell only used (vs. new) bikes, they don’t compete with Performance Bicycles, located in the same shopping center. Rather, their businesses complement one another. Often, a customer interested in purchasing a new bike from Performance will opt to ‘test ride’ the bike first, by renting it from the Bikesmith for a day or two. It also happens that the Bikesmith might buy someone’s used bike, essentially providing them with a down-payment towards a new bike purchase. At any rate, it’s satisfying to be a part of the recycling process and the Boulder Bikesmith is the first place to visit.

2432 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302

Phone (303) 443-1132

Open Everyday
10-5 (Winter)
9-6 (Summer)

Email: bikesmith01@yahoo.com
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22 Boom – Valentine’s Day Special – Episode 49

Feb 8th

Posted by Channel 1 Networks in 22 Boom

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It’s the 22 Boom valentines special and more, Boulder with Cold and freezing Homeless in Boulder, the annual Polar Plunge at Boulder Reservoir, Cool After School Haystack, National Western Stock Show, Kinna Grannis – Valentine, Baking with Scott Chocolate Cherry Bread, Hotshots Movie Review of Albert Nobbs by Dan Culberson, St. Valentine’s Day watches at Swiss Chalet Timepieces in Boulder, Jann goes to the UMC Subway sub shop to watch the crowds and learn why they do so great as a restaurant in town. Also more great video archives, with Airport Days WWII Ball, Boulder’s Vintage Bike Swap, the Bag Monster, Boulder Car Share, Boulder NAMI, BMX Bike Kids, Cabela’s, Forney Museum of Transportation, Jessica Slattery-Quintanilla, John Metzger on Boulder Start-ups, Motion Underground Break Dancing and Jann visits the Mt. Antero Road Trip.