Ford For $3.90? Buying This Automaker Before The Move [View article]
moran,
An idiot? I'm sure if you've got shares as far back as 1970 you've quite a good cost basis, yes? Personally, I would be more optimistic on Ford than pessimistic.
Ford certainly has a tough road ahead, especially with Europe accounting for so many losses. But with how well they're performing over here, I think it trades at a discount. personally I think there's upside left and if you were able to hold Ford while it spiraled down to $1, then I think you'll be safe for a while :)
Seadrill: Buy This Fat Yield Before It's Too Late [View article]
Yes Goalkick, I agree. Although it depends on your reasoning behind buying SDRL (trade or investment), I think 38 is good, 36 obviously, much better.
With the Cliff in play, it makes it hard to go out and really establish positions, so perhaps starter positions would be most appropriate while adding if a decline comes around.
Always easy to come back and brag when you're right. Sure one would do the same when wrong 3 months later. MSFT isn't having the best ride either, FWIW:
Using The Fiscal Cliff To Find Stocks On Sale [View article]
Bob,
No problem...you put out some great articles that make the lives of many much easier when looking at dividend growth investing. On behalf of many here on SA, thank you and we appreciate your work!
I know what you're saying. Trust me, I get it :) ! But it's imperative for others to note that there ARE investors out there that got in Apple when it was $8, $10, $25 a share. Now with it approaching $700 they feel as though they "are just happy" with the stock where it is.
Since they did the homework and they found the early growth, they are just fine with how things stand now. They think it's the next Berkshire (It's not) and are against a split.
Believe me, I think it's ridiculous. But I have read enough comments, talked with enough people and gone through enough forums to know that this group exists, however silly it may be.
Starbucks: Would You Like That Hot Or Cold? [View article]
I caught that yesterday actually. Almost all of this depends on Mario Draghi and Ben Bernanke. If they deliver, all stocks will go higher. If they don't, nearly all will go lower.
Why A Mini iPad Will Kill The Kindle [View article]
Haha, John, 3rd person Maverick isn't worth the time to argue with. He brings fraudulent facts to the table along with bogus remarks. I tried, not worth the effort.
Why A Mini iPad Will Kill The Kindle [View article]
Ronin/Banker,
Yes, I would think it all Ipad's (assuming multiple sizes) would be a great function for the iTV. The interesting point about the education system was a biggie for Jobs. He would go to colleges and universities and see those kids that do 2 or 3 classes in a row. Some classes need more than one book, or have a huge one. This left kids carrying 30 or 40 lbs of books sometimes.
Jobs noticed this instantly and wanted to make a big push into the books and university books situation via the iPad. He semi has completed that, but I think Apple will make a Huge dent in that space if they can get the publishers on board. As you guys were saying, lower education would be huge too, for the younger kids. Smaller size and cheaper will help the school budgets and the kids as well.
Lastly the "gutter project." Assuming Apple made the Mini to be a great product in a market that people would want, rather than making to create a ballooning profit, Jobs would stand behind it. He always believe in beating his own products, and while most people never would, he did it because he knew if he didn't someone else would. Hopefully Cook shares his mindset. Not just for the mini but all products in general.
Groundhog Day: Will September's Sell-Off Repeat? [View article]
Good Article Russ-- I was just talking with some fellow traders about how low the VIX is, down at $13.45. Like you said, there are several factors in the reading, it means puts are super cheap. One can insure their entire portfolio with some SPY puts with really low IV.
If anyone is overweight or long in general, I would have advise--make that heavily advise--that they either A. cut back longs or cash out if they're short term guys, or B. Buy some protection!!
Why A Mini iPad Will Kill The Kindle [View article]
Mike--
My point wasn't that they were literally the very first company to create a tablet. My point was, before Apple the table space essentially didn't matter. And it's true. Apple revolutionized that, as you acknowledged, and are constantly (and always will be trying to) innovate to continue their success. Whether they can do that has yet to be seen, but thus far they've been great at it.
I think if there is a smaller tablet market, which there is, Apple should be in it. There's not a whole of reasons not too. This is tech, and in tech you can't afford to be lazy, arrogant or stubborn. Especially all three.
Ford For $3.90? Buying This Automaker Before The Move [View article]
An idiot? I'm sure if you've got shares as far back as 1970 you've quite a good cost basis, yes? Personally, I would be more optimistic on Ford than pessimistic.
Ford certainly has a tough road ahead, especially with Europe accounting for so many losses. But with how well they're performing over here, I think it trades at a discount. personally I think there's upside left and if you were able to hold Ford while it spiraled down to $1, then I think you'll be safe for a while :)
Bret
Seadrill: Buy This Fat Yield Before It's Too Late [View article]
With the Cliff in play, it makes it hard to go out and really establish positions, so perhaps starter positions would be most appropriate while adding if a decline comes around.
Thanks for commenting,
Bret
Seadrill: Buy This Fat Yield Before It's Too Late [View article]
Bret
Apple To $1,000? 1 Main Catalyst [View article]
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Use Apple's Cash To Your Advantage [View article]
Soooo what are you saying then?
An Alternative To Purchasing Shares Of Coca-Cola [View article]
Thanks for the comment and appreciate the kind words, especially from a such a respectable options trader as yourself.
Cheers,
Bret
Using The Fiscal Cliff To Find Stocks On Sale [View article]
No problem...you put out some great articles that make the lives of many much easier when looking at dividend growth investing. On behalf of many here on SA, thank you and we appreciate your work!
Bret
In Favor Of An Apple Stock Split [View article]
In Favor Of An Apple Stock Split [View article]
I know what you're saying. Trust me, I get it :) ! But it's imperative for others to note that there ARE investors out there that got in Apple when it was $8, $10, $25 a share. Now with it approaching $700 they feel as though they "are just happy" with the stock where it is.
Since they did the homework and they found the early growth, they are just fine with how things stand now. They think it's the next Berkshire (It's not) and are against a split.
Believe me, I think it's ridiculous. But I have read enough comments, talked with enough people and gone through enough forums to know that this group exists, however silly it may be.
Thanks for the comments!!
Bret
Starbucks: Would You Like That Hot Or Cold? [View article]
Buying Coca-Cola Post The Stock Split [View article]
That's awesome! Seriously, KO must've made you some serious coin. Bravo!
Thanks for reinforcing the long term approach and for commenting!
Bret
Why A Mini iPad Will Kill The Kindle [View article]
Why A Mini iPad Will Kill The Kindle [View article]
Yes, I would think it all Ipad's (assuming multiple sizes) would be a great function for the iTV. The interesting point about the education system was a biggie for Jobs. He would go to colleges and universities and see those kids that do 2 or 3 classes in a row. Some classes need more than one book, or have a huge one. This left kids carrying 30 or 40 lbs of books sometimes.
Jobs noticed this instantly and wanted to make a big push into the books and university books situation via the iPad. He semi has completed that, but I think Apple will make a Huge dent in that space if they can get the publishers on board. As you guys were saying, lower education would be huge too, for the younger kids. Smaller size and cheaper will help the school budgets and the kids as well.
Lastly the "gutter project." Assuming Apple made the Mini to be a great product in a market that people would want, rather than making to create a ballooning profit, Jobs would stand behind it. He always believe in beating his own products, and while most people never would, he did it because he knew if he didn't someone else would. Hopefully Cook shares his mindset. Not just for the mini but all products in general.
Bret
Groundhog Day: Will September's Sell-Off Repeat? [View article]
If anyone is overweight or long in general, I would have advise--make that heavily advise--that they either A. cut back longs or cash out if they're short term guys, or B. Buy some protection!!
Why A Mini iPad Will Kill The Kindle [View article]
My point wasn't that they were literally the very first company to create a tablet. My point was, before Apple the table space essentially didn't matter. And it's true. Apple revolutionized that, as you acknowledged, and are constantly (and always will be trying to) innovate to continue their success. Whether they can do that has yet to be seen, but thus far they've been great at it.
I think if there is a smaller tablet market, which there is, Apple should be in it. There's not a whole of reasons not too. This is tech, and in tech you can't afford to be lazy, arrogant or stubborn. Especially all three.