Losing Paper While Gaining Money's Comments Losing Paper While Gaining Money's Comments RSS Syndication from SeekingAlpha.com http://seekingalpha.com/user/1007812/comments Record Hedge Fund Short Position In Silver http://seekingalpha.com/article/1506812/comments?source=feed#comment-20099442 20099442 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:17:00 -0400 The New York City Employees' Retirement System becomes the third pension fund to sell its stake in gun makers Sturm Ruger (RGR -0.8%) and Smith & Wessen (SWHC -0.3%) following the nightmarish school shooting in Connecticut. CalSTRS and New York's Teacher's Retirement System sold their shares in January and February respectively. Comptroller John Liu says the company's products "tear apart families and shatter communities." ( Reuters ) http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/1009951?source=feed#comment-18587131 18587131 Wed, 08 May 2013 13:52:02 -0400 Worldwide Silver Shortage As Premiums On Silver Eagles Reach 40% http://seekingalpha.com/article/1364961/comments?source=feed#comment-18046191 18046191 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:08:38 -0400 States aren't waiting around for new federal gun legislation as they take matters into their own hands. The latest: A new South Dakota law will allow teachers to carry guns in schools and Georgia approved a measure which will remove a ban on firearms in college classrooms and churches. About 25 other states have similar bills pending. Meanwhile, gun sellers Sturm Ruger (RGR -1.2%) and Smith & Wesson (SWHC -1.2%) continue to try to keep with robust demand. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/877991?source=feed#comment-16051241 16051241
You know Lincoln never hunted vampires, right?]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:23:26 -0500
You know Lincoln never hunted vampires, right?]]> States aren't waiting around for new federal gun legislation as they take matters into their own hands. The latest: A new South Dakota law will allow teachers to carry guns in schools and Georgia approved a measure which will remove a ban on firearms in college classrooms and churches. About 25 other states have similar bills pending. Meanwhile, gun sellers Sturm Ruger (RGR -1.2%) and Smith & Wesson (SWHC -1.2%) continue to try to keep with robust demand. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/877991?source=feed#comment-16051211 16051211 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:22:46 -0500 The CME cuts the initial margin for gold (GLD) to $5,940 from $6,600 and silver (SLV) to $10,450 from $12,100. Maintenance margins are cut by a similar ratio for both metals as well. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/815271?source=feed#comment-14852981 14852981 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:30:59 -0500 Finding overlapping viewpoints from the gun control lobby and the NRA is exceedingly difficult, but one area that stands a fighting chance of seeing some compromised reform could be rules (federal and local) governing gun shows and background checks. Though the NRA won't say publicly it endorses tighter rules, analysts speculate that behind closed doors the issue could be on the table. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/757591?source=feed#comment-13601231 13601231 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:08:53 -0500 Finding overlapping viewpoints from the gun control lobby and the NRA is exceedingly difficult, but one area that stands a fighting chance of seeing some compromised reform could be rules (federal and local) governing gun shows and background checks. Though the NRA won't say publicly it endorses tighter rules, analysts speculate that behind closed doors the issue could be on the table. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/757591?source=feed#comment-13601021 13601021
Private warships, as well as ownership of heavy weaponry, wasn't unknown at that time. If anyone knew how rebellions were run, they did.]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:03:24 -0500
Private warships, as well as ownership of heavy weaponry, wasn't unknown at that time. If anyone knew how rebellions were run, they did.]]> Finding overlapping viewpoints from the gun control lobby and the NRA is exceedingly difficult, but one area that stands a fighting chance of seeing some compromised reform could be rules (federal and local) governing gun shows and background checks. Though the NRA won't say publicly it endorses tighter rules, analysts speculate that behind closed doors the issue could be on the table. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/757591?source=feed#comment-13595541 13595541
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

For those who question what a Militia is, the US Militia code clearly states it to be both organised and unorganised groups, i.e. individuals.

Right, back to investing.]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:07:06 -0500
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

For those who question what a Militia is, the US Militia code clearly states it to be both organised and unorganised groups, i.e. individuals.

Right, back to investing.]]> Bernanke: It seems the chairman is less sure about the "efficacy" of QE, making clear decisions on changes will be qualitative, as opposed to the new rule for the Fed Funds rate which is very much quantitative. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/716401?source=feed#comment-12544021 12544021 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:12:37 -0500 The iPad mini has gone on sale today, but without the long queues and frenzy that normally accompany the launch of a new Apple (AAPL) product. That's possibly because the specifications aren't as good as in the iPad, while the models on sale don't include the chips that support high-speed cellular Internet. Those are due in a couple of weeks. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/635191?source=feed#comment-11184821 11184821 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:08:30 -0400 The iPad mini has gone on sale today, but without the long queues and frenzy that normally accompany the launch of a new Apple (AAPL) product. That's possibly because the specifications aren't as good as in the iPad, while the models on sale don't include the chips that support high-speed cellular Internet. Those are due in a couple of weeks. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/635191?source=feed#comment-11167521 11167521
Android's not directly about money either, it's a power play to get Android into the mobile (tablet and phone) market so they're not locked out in the future. Tonnes of android phones are being sold, so from that point of view its been successful.

I don't own any google stock, and I'm not a fanboy of anyone, but I would be interested to see what Google's 5/10 year plan is and how all of this fits together. It might be a way to push people to buying cloud storage and apps, combined with some ad revenue, but that's just my speculating. ]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:45:37 -0400
Android's not directly about money either, it's a power play to get Android into the mobile (tablet and phone) market so they're not locked out in the future. Tonnes of android phones are being sold, so from that point of view its been successful.

I don't own any google stock, and I'm not a fanboy of anyone, but I would be interested to see what Google's 5/10 year plan is and how all of this fits together. It might be a way to push people to buying cloud storage and apps, combined with some ad revenue, but that's just my speculating. ]]> "(QE3) is explicitly linked to what happens with the economy," says San Francisco Fed President Williams. The MBS purchases will continue or even expand to include other assets "until the job market looks substantially healthier." Sounding like he believes what he is saying, Williams calls the program an "automatic stabilizer," able to be tweaked depending on the fickle statistics-based surveys of the BLS each month. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/553931?source=feed#comment-9810911 9810911 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:03:33 -0400 Bernanke: "Monetary policy cannot cure all economic ills," he argues, before saying the FOMC is convinced further policy accommodation is necessary to bring down the unemployment rate. "The Fed will purchase assets until the economy improves." http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/537921?source=feed#comment-9416311 9416311 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:57:34 -0400 Bernanke: "Monetary policy cannot cure all economic ills," he argues, before saying the FOMC is convinced further policy accommodation is necessary to bring down the unemployment rate. "The Fed will purchase assets until the economy improves." http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/537921?source=feed#comment-9415431 9415431 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:37:53 -0400 John Paulson is no Felix Zulauf or Jim Chanos, writes Josh Brown after listening in on a BAML call in which the ice-cold fund manager talked strategy. One adviser asked Paulson about "crosscurrents within the portfolio," i.e., trades like long gold and short euro which appear to cancel themselves out. "How do I frame this for clients?" http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/513291?source=feed#comment-8902711 8902711
Rocket science this isn't.]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:30:15 -0400
Rocket science this isn't.]]> Apple (AAPL) has until tomorrow to outline which Samsung devices it wants to ban from being sold in the U.S. following the U.S. company's massive patent win. A hearing is provisionally set for Sept. 20. Following the verdict, Samsung (SSNLF.PK), might need to postpone introducing new devices so that it can make design changes. Meanwhile, the WSJ, Bloomberg (I,II) and Reuters provide accounts of jury's deliberations. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/507261?source=feed#comment-8854951 8854951 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:26:48 -0400 Apple (AAPL) has until tomorrow to outline which Samsung devices it wants to ban from being sold in the U.S. following the U.S. company's massive patent win. A hearing is provisionally set for Sept. 20. Following the verdict, Samsung (SSNLF.PK), might need to postpone introducing new devices so that it can make design changes. Meanwhile, the WSJ, Bloomberg (I,II) and Reuters provide accounts of jury's deliberations. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/507261?source=feed#comment-8827091 8827091
I still don't think it's likely to happen. I'm just not understanding your line of thinking in any way.]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:25:49 -0400
I still don't think it's likely to happen. I'm just not understanding your line of thinking in any way.]]> Apple (AAPL) has until tomorrow to outline which Samsung devices it wants to ban from being sold in the U.S. following the U.S. company's massive patent win. A hearing is provisionally set for Sept. 20. Following the verdict, Samsung (SSNLF.PK), might need to postpone introducing new devices so that it can make design changes. Meanwhile, the WSJ, Bloomberg (I,II) and Reuters provide accounts of jury's deliberations. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/507261?source=feed#comment-8824931 8824931
This is a contract between two parties. In any good contract there are clauses about non-delivery. Clauses both parties should understand and would have agreed upon. That was my point. There would be no fireworks, even if it went to court. One party would have failed to deliver. It's pretty cut and dry.

So, 1st comment for DM, 2nd comment for me, right?
yes.]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:39:55 -0400
This is a contract between two parties. In any good contract there are clauses about non-delivery. Clauses both parties should understand and would have agreed upon. That was my point. There would be no fireworks, even if it went to court. One party would have failed to deliver. It's pretty cut and dry.

So, 1st comment for DM, 2nd comment for me, right?
yes.]]> Apple (AAPL) has until tomorrow to outline which Samsung devices it wants to ban from being sold in the U.S. following the U.S. company's massive patent win. A hearing is provisionally set for Sept. 20. Following the verdict, Samsung (SSNLF.PK), might need to postpone introducing new devices so that it can make design changes. Meanwhile, the WSJ, Bloomberg (I,II) and Reuters provide accounts of jury's deliberations. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/507261?source=feed#comment-8816341 8816341 Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:16:37 -0400 Apple (AAPL) has until tomorrow to outline which Samsung devices it wants to ban from being sold in the U.S. following the U.S. company's massive patent win. A hearing is provisionally set for Sept. 20. Following the verdict, Samsung (SSNLF.PK), might need to postpone introducing new devices so that it can make design changes. Meanwhile, the WSJ, Bloomberg (I,II) and Reuters provide accounts of jury's deliberations. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/507261?source=feed#comment-8806551 8806551 Mon, 27 Aug 2012 03:11:11 -0400 Apple (AAPL) has until tomorrow to outline which Samsung devices it wants to ban from being sold in the U.S. following the U.S. company's massive patent win. A hearing is provisionally set for Sept. 20. Following the verdict, Samsung (SSNLF.PK), might need to postpone introducing new devices so that it can make design changes. Meanwhile, the WSJ, Bloomberg (I,II) and Reuters provide accounts of jury's deliberations. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/507261?source=feed#comment-8806531 8806531
It'd be a financial hit to Samsung, and a supply hit to Apple, but if the contract was done right by Samsung then Samsung wouldn't lose any more than the penalties.

I also don't think Samsung will do it.]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 03:08:36 -0400
It'd be a financial hit to Samsung, and a supply hit to Apple, but if the contract was done right by Samsung then Samsung wouldn't lose any more than the penalties.

I also don't think Samsung will do it.]]> Apple (AAPL) has until tomorrow to outline which Samsung devices it wants to ban from being sold in the U.S. following the U.S. company's massive patent win. A hearing is provisionally set for Sept. 20. Following the verdict, Samsung (SSNLF.PK), might need to postpone introducing new devices so that it can make design changes. Meanwhile, the WSJ, Bloomberg (I,II) and Reuters provide accounts of jury's deliberations. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/507261?source=feed#comment-8806491 8806491
As for what the judge may or may not do, I never brought that up in my comment so I've no idea what you're trying to do in bringing it into the discussion.]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 03:00:06 -0400
As for what the judge may or may not do, I never brought that up in my comment so I've no idea what you're trying to do in bringing it into the discussion.]]> Apple (AAPL) has until tomorrow to outline which Samsung devices it wants to ban from being sold in the U.S. following the U.S. company's massive patent win. A hearing is provisionally set for Sept. 20. Following the verdict, Samsung (SSNLF.PK), might need to postpone introducing new devices so that it can make design changes. Meanwhile, the WSJ, Bloomberg (I,II) and Reuters provide accounts of jury's deliberations. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/507261?source=feed#comment-8798511 8798511
There's nothing illegal about Samsung not supplying chips to Apple. They're not the only supplier available, so there's no antitrust potential. It'd just be Samsung not supplying to Apple, as is any company's legal right I would hope.

Would it be good for Samsung in financial terms? That I don't know.]]> Sun, 26 Aug 2012 18:03:27 -0400
There's nothing illegal about Samsung not supplying chips to Apple. They're not the only supplier available, so there's no antitrust potential. It'd just be Samsung not supplying to Apple, as is any company's legal right I would hope.

Would it be good for Samsung in financial terms? That I don't know.]]> Apple (AAPL) has until tomorrow to outline which Samsung devices it wants to ban from being sold in the U.S. following the U.S. company's massive patent win. A hearing is provisionally set for Sept. 20. Following the verdict, Samsung (SSNLF.PK), might need to postpone introducing new devices so that it can make design changes. Meanwhile, the WSJ, Bloomberg (I,II) and Reuters provide accounts of jury's deliberations. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/507261?source=feed#comment-8798251 8798251 Sun, 26 Aug 2012 17:45:26 -0400 Apple (AAPL) has until tomorrow to outline which Samsung devices it wants to ban from being sold in the U.S. following the U.S. company's massive patent win. A hearing is provisionally set for Sept. 20. Following the verdict, Samsung (SSNLF.PK), might need to postpone introducing new devices so that it can make design changes. Meanwhile, the WSJ, Bloomberg (I,II) and Reuters provide accounts of jury's deliberations. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/507261?source=feed#comment-8798211 8798211
- A person who happily owned a nokia n900 until very recently.]]> Sun, 26 Aug 2012 17:44:13 -0400
- A person who happily owned a nokia n900 until very recently.]]> Apple (AAPL) has until tomorrow to outline which Samsung devices it wants to ban from being sold in the U.S. following the U.S. company's massive patent win. A hearing is provisionally set for Sept. 20. Following the verdict, Samsung (SSNLF.PK), might need to postpone introducing new devices so that it can make design changes. Meanwhile, the WSJ, Bloomberg (I,II) and Reuters provide accounts of jury's deliberations. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/507261?source=feed#comment-8798161 8798161
This will be one of many grounds for appeal. ]]> Sun, 26 Aug 2012 17:42:33 -0400
This will be one of many grounds for appeal. ]]> Silver Wheaton Corporation: The $100.00 Silver Bullet http://seekingalpha.com/article/798821/comments?source=feed#comment-8343021 8343021 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 21:41:41 -0400 Silver Wheaton Corporation: The $100.00 Silver Bullet http://seekingalpha.com/article/798821/comments?source=feed#comment-8342991 8342991 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 21:40:22 -0400 Silver Wheaton Corporation: The $100.00 Silver Bullet http://seekingalpha.com/article/798821/comments?source=feed#comment-8324971 8324971 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 21:34:19 -0400