Thanks for your comment, next time I will have to specify what kind of earnings we are talking about.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2013: Allergan reported $0.89 diluted earnings per share attributable to stockholders compared to $0.74 diluted earnings per share attributable to stockholders for the first quarter of 2012.
Diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2013 include the full year 2012 impact of the U.S. Research and Development tax credit, which was signed into law on January 2, 2013 and retroactively reinstated to January 1, 2012.
The estimated impact of the retroactive Research and Development tax credit for 2012 is approximately $17.3 million, or $0.06 diluted earnings per share attributable to stockholders for the first quarter of 2013.
Allergan reported $0.98 non-GAAP diluted earnings per share attributable to stockholders compared to $0.83 non-GAAP diluted earnings per share attributable to stockholders for the first quarter of 2012, an 18.1 percent increase.
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share attributable to stockholders exclude the full year 2012 impact of the U.S. Research and Development tax credit.
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That is why you should own/run a hedge fund but never invest in one. I recommend my clients never to invest in HFs but for other reasons. (Risk of a HF blowing up, liquidity, etc.)
However, just to give you an 20,000 ft comparison. If you sit down and compare XOM vs. any other HF that focuses on energy you will realize how much better an investment in XOM is rather than a HF.
a) Liquidity - XOM wins b) Capacity and Resources to Invest - XOM wins c) Oversight & Business Risk - XOM wins (you have multiple "agencies" trying to cover your back, board of directors, SEC, other investors, a government protecting its oil interests, and the list can goes on...)
It just doesn't make sense to give your money to some guy, pay 2% annually, get locked up for a year and pray for the best.
On the other hand, if you purchase XOM, the company will pay you ~2.5% annually (in dividends) and you can unload the stock whenever you want.
It is what I call a free lunch: a) Sell fixed income securities to all the foreigners. (Better if they are long-term bonds at low yields) b) Then, devalue the US Dollar by 20-25%, inflation eventually picks up at a moderately high pace. Interest rates rise, economy is by then doing better. c) Fed buys back the long-dated bonds (30 yr bonds) at a discount. d) Return to part (a) when another financial crisis hits
Alaska's North Slope shales may hold as much as 80T cubic feet of gas and 2B barrels of oil, the U.S. Geological Survey reports. The assessment, the first made of North Slope shale resources, is based on success in extracting oil and gas from similar formations, such as the Marcellus Shale. The USGS last year estimated Marcellus may hold as much as 144T cubic feet of gas. [View news story]
That is animal cruelty. That dog probably thought of pooping on your lawn all day and then you just come and extract it to feed your energy needs.
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Wal-Mart (WMT) CEO Mike Duke gives a bit of insight on the economy during the earnings call: "Only 1 in 10 Wal-Mart moms that we surveyed view the state of the U.S. economy as good... They're juggling credit cards, using coupons, skipping restaurants and vacations. There is a real sense that the economic strain is taking its toll." [View news story]
You are confusing investments with solvency. CalPERS has $110.7 billion in public equities (11/11/2011) CalSTRS has $73.5 billion in public equities (10/31/2011)
These are only two pension systems. Each state has a few and most of their assets are invested in public equities.
The increase in consumer spending is coming from the personal income savings. Savings rate is down significantly, the consumer is bound by its limits. If the labor situation doesn't improve and we don't renew the payroll tax cut, then I will be very worried.
Wal-Mart (WMT) CEO Mike Duke gives a bit of insight on the economy during the earnings call: "Only 1 in 10 Wal-Mart moms that we surveyed view the state of the U.S. economy as good... They're juggling credit cards, using coupons, skipping restaurants and vacations. There is a real sense that the economic strain is taking its toll." [View news story]
Exxon Mobil and a big portion of Corporate America is owned by the pensions (Main Street). In the long run Main Street makes money off Exxon Mobil, especially from their dividends. It helps the elderly who saved up money and invested it stocks to compensate for what social security has become. The long term interest of Corporate America is tied to Main Street. On the other hand, bankers mainly work off commissions, they don't take long-term interests in any company, not even their own.
I find it hard to understand when people associate the top 5% with Exxon Mobil or any of the big corporations. The top 5% have most of their money in Municipal Bonds for tax purposes, so if you want to mess with the top 5%, then don't pay your municipal taxes, let them go bankrupt, like that one in Alabama.
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For the quarter ended March 31, 2013:
Allergan reported $0.89 diluted earnings per share attributable to stockholders compared to $0.74 diluted earnings per share attributable to stockholders for the first quarter of 2012.
Diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2013 include the full year 2012 impact of the U.S. Research and Development tax credit, which was signed into law on January 2, 2013 and retroactively reinstated to January 1, 2012.
The estimated impact of the retroactive Research and Development tax credit for 2012 is approximately $17.3 million, or $0.06 diluted earnings per share attributable to stockholders for the first quarter of 2013.
Allergan reported $0.98 non-GAAP diluted earnings per share attributable to stockholders compared to $0.83 non-GAAP diluted earnings per share attributable to stockholders for the first quarter of 2012, an 18.1 percent increase.
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share attributable to stockholders exclude the full year 2012 impact of the U.S. Research and Development tax credit.
Source: http://bit.ly/16OEenX
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However, just to give you an 20,000 ft comparison. If you sit down and compare XOM vs. any other HF that focuses on energy you will realize how much better an investment in XOM is rather than a HF.
a) Liquidity - XOM wins
b) Capacity and Resources to Invest - XOM wins
c) Oversight & Business Risk - XOM wins (you have multiple "agencies" trying to cover your back, board of directors, SEC, other investors, a government protecting its oil interests, and the list can goes on...)
It just doesn't make sense to give your money to some guy, pay 2% annually, get locked up for a year and pray for the best.
On the other hand, if you purchase XOM, the company will pay you ~2.5% annually (in dividends) and you can unload the stock whenever you want.
Just doesn't make sense to invest in HFs.
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a) Sell fixed income securities to all the foreigners. (Better if they are long-term bonds at low yields)
b) Then, devalue the US Dollar by 20-25%, inflation eventually picks up at a moderately high pace. Interest rates rise, economy is by then doing better.
c) Fed buys back the long-dated bonds (30 yr bonds) at a discount.
d) Return to part (a) when another financial crisis hits
Result: US earns a free lunch.
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and how do you calculate (express it in numbers) it?
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Alaska's North Slope shales may hold as much as 80T cubic feet of gas and 2B barrels of oil, the U.S. Geological Survey reports. The assessment, the first made of North Slope shale resources, is based on success in extracting oil and gas from similar formations, such as the Marcellus Shale. The USGS last year estimated Marcellus may hold as much as 144T cubic feet of gas. [View news story]
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CapitalIQ, Google Finance, company fillings, Morningstar, J.P Morgan and Morgan Stanley company research.
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CapitalIQ, Google Finance, company fillings, Morningstar, Macquarie Securities and Goldman Sachs company research.
Wal-Mart (WMT) CEO Mike Duke gives a bit of insight on the economy during the earnings call: "Only 1 in 10 Wal-Mart moms that we surveyed view the state of the U.S. economy as good... They're juggling credit cards, using coupons, skipping restaurants and vacations. There is a real sense that the economic strain is taking its toll." [View news story]
CalPERS has $110.7 billion in public equities (11/11/2011)
CalSTRS has $73.5 billion in public equities (10/31/2011)
These are only two pension systems. Each state has a few and most of their assets are invested in public equities.
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Wal-Mart (WMT) CEO Mike Duke gives a bit of insight on the economy during the earnings call: "Only 1 in 10 Wal-Mart moms that we surveyed view the state of the U.S. economy as good... They're juggling credit cards, using coupons, skipping restaurants and vacations. There is a real sense that the economic strain is taking its toll." [View news story]
I find it hard to understand when people associate the top 5% with Exxon Mobil or any of the big corporations. The top 5% have most of their money in Municipal Bonds for tax purposes, so if you want to mess with the top 5%, then don't pay your municipal taxes, let them go bankrupt, like that one in Alabama.
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