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Obama Doubles Down

Bush wanted to allow market investment for social security fund...self directed.Wonder how that would have worked out....401k gone and no social security pension for the next 10yrs and private pensions facing funding problems.

Wonder what Obama thinks he can pull out of the magical hat??
Jan 07 16:17 pm |Rating: +3 -2 |Link to Comment |View article
Losing Trades: When to Double Down

If you are using correct stops,you won't have to make that decision....trouble with that is,like last year,whipsaw kicked your butt.

TBT shouldn't have enough whip to take you out,unless your stops are very tight...
Jan 07 16:02 pm |Rating: +1 -1 |Link to Comment |View article
Did New Car Sales Bottom in November?

Traditionally,dealers depend on tax refunds to boost sales in the first part of the year....the big question this year is whether those refunds will go to pay down debt or even living expenses for the unemployed.

I need a car now,myself,but I'll wait until things become more stable and maybe prices come down.Who knows...
Jan 07 09:05 am |Rating: +1 0 |Link to Comment |View article
The New Normal

Consumers aren't dead,they're just on sabbatical....If the velocity of money can be hyped up in the next six months,conspicuous consumers will re-appear,a little at a time.

consumerism has become a way of life in America,and old habits are hard to break....Inflation will reach 20% soon,IMO..
Jan 06 20:38 pm |Rating: 0 -1 |Link to Comment |View article
A Trend-Follower Positions for 2009

David has been very right for a long time....the last 3 months were treacherous for anyone but the pro traders.I have 35yrs experience,including 10yrs as a broker,and I got stopped out and whipsawed so many times,I finally went to the sidelines to wait it out.It was maddening to see good trades go by,but better opportunities will come...
Jan 04 10:24 am |Rating: +12 -1 |Link to Comment |View article
Starwood Climbs on Zell News

Starwood debt levels are a continuing problem,same as other hotel groups.Most corps are cutting travel for business and with the stressed consumer,I don't see anything good here for a long while.
Jan 04 10:09 am |Rating: +2 0 |Link to Comment |View article
Manufacturing Activity Hits a 28 Year Low

I wonder how long this inventory correction will continue...may be a fear overreaction by companies..
Jan 03 14:14 pm |Rating: 0 -3 |Link to Comment |View article
The Lending Lunacy Continues as GMAC Gives Out More Bad Loans

Anyone in consumer finance business knows that most average folks will do what it takes to keep their wheels.After all,this is a mobile society,and you can't get far on a bike....
Jan 01 13:45 pm |Rating: +1 -2 |Link to Comment |View article
Another Big Bank Failure: More Likely Than Not to Occur

If you go back to read Reggie's articles,you will find he has been mostly right on the financials....maybe he was having a holiday drink when he wrote this....but he's still right.

Every bank in the US is bankrupt and will not be profitable for years...just propped up...
Dec 31 16:15 pm |Rating: +3 0 |Link to Comment |View article
The Gold to Oil Ratio Does Matter

Trace,thanks for your reply...I was referring to N.American demand,but my understanding is that Indian demand is down as well,due to price,but since I don't conduct business in India,I could be wrong.

I am in the pawn shop business and deal mostly in gold.
Dec 30 16:40 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment |View article
The Gold to Oil Ratio Does Matter

Gold sold as jewelry is the seasonal effect,often referred to.Jewelry sales have been down 80% in my area this year(N.C.)...and this area economy has been relatively strong.Bullion sales have remained strong and gold prices have outperformed most other assets.

Makes me wish I was a goldbug,starting 3 yrs ago...would have done a lot better than I did chasing equities...

Dec 30 14:45 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment |View article
The Brighter Side of Falling Home Prices

In most cases,bubbles overcorrect...expect that with housing,especially with unemployment surging for the next few quarters.

This thing ain't over...but I appreciate your optimism.....
Dec 30 14:32 pm |Rating: +4 -1 |Link to Comment |View article
Case-Shiller Report Reveals More Record Home Price Declines

Charlotte was holding up well for a long time.The Wachovia and BAC problems may turn that market like a whirlwind.....
Dec 30 14:26 pm |Rating: +2 0 |Link to Comment |View article
An astonishing 60% of Americans who now think a depression is likely will almost surely be disappointed, Savant Capital says. "The truth is that the current situation is nowhere near that bad."

They make some salient points....
Dec 30 14:22 pm |Rating: +1 -1 |Link to Comment |View news story
Uncovered by SPIC protection, indirect investors in Madoff's scam beg for leniency: "Please consider broadening access to SIPC for all individuals who lost so much or all of their life savings."

I've lost a pile of money to the Wall St. schamsters this year...can I get a bailout by SIPC?
Dec 30 14:02 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment |View news story

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Obama Doubles Down

Losing Trades: When to Double Down

Did New Car Sales Bottom in November?

The New Normal

A Trend-Follower Positions for 2009

Starwood Climbs on Zell News

Manufacturing Activity Hits a 28 Year Low

The Lending Lunacy Continues as GMAC Gives Out More Bad Loans

Another Big Bank Failure: More Likely Than Not to Occur

The Gold to Oil Ratio Does Matter

The Gold to Oil Ratio Does Matter

The Brighter Side of Falling Home Prices

Case-Shiller Report Reveals More Record Home Price Declines

An astonishing 60% of Americans who now think a depression is likely will almost surely be disappointed, Savant Capital says. "The truth is that the current situation is nowhere near that bad."

Uncovered by SPIC protection, indirect investors in Madoff's scam beg for leniency: "Please consider broadening access to SIPC for all individuals who lost so much or all of their life savings."

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