funguide's Comments funguide's Comments RSS Syndication from SeekingAlpha.com http://seekingalpha.com/user/1028448/comments Capital One (COF) agrees to pay $3.5M to settle SEC charges the company and two senior executives understated millions in auto loan losses in 2007. As is usual in these cases, the bank and execs neither admitted nor denied the findings. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/964781?source=feed#comment-18051711 18051711 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:54:34 -0400 The FDA won't appeal a decision to overturn the conviction of a salesmen who was found guilty of marketing narcolepsy drug Xyrem for treating drowsiness and chronic fatigue, two conditions for which the medicine wasn't approved. A court quashed the conviction because it said FDA regulations violated free speech in a decision that could have wide ramifications for the agency's ability to regulate off-label drug marketing. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/778351?source=feed#comment-14101281 14101281 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:28:27 -0500 It's tough to find any market pros to go on the record, says a fired-up Gary Kaminsky, but what they're telling clients is the election was bad news for stocks. The bull market from the 2009 lows was about stocks priced for Armageddon meeting massive central bank stimulus, he says, but that dynamic is played out, leaving the markets to deal with the reality of a weak economy and questionable leadership in D.C. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/668601?source=feed#comment-11648251 11648251 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:13:19 -0500 The SEC and CFTC ought to merge, says a House subcommittee, as confusion about who had oversight for what likely contributed to the MF Global fiasco. The report also questions the FRBNY for giving MF primary dealer status despite a clear record of "prior risk management failures (and) chronic net losses." Yes, but the CEO had an A-list rolodex. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/668571?source=feed#comment-11647811 11647811 Though the FRBNY has no excuse, Dudley should retire already.
Jon Corzine escaped only b/c he was a senator before.]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:05:47 -0500 Though the FRBNY has no excuse, Dudley should retire already.
Jon Corzine escaped only b/c he was a senator before.]]> Reversing decent premarket gains, stocks turn lower mid-morning, the Dow and the S&P each down about 0.7%. The fiscal cliff gets the headlines, but don't forget the perverse effects of monetary policy. After listening to a month's worth of financial company earnings calls, it's become clear the business of using money to make money is sluggish-to-lousy at the moment. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/664781?source=feed#comment-11592181 11592181 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:14:30 -0500 "Failure to avoid the fiscal cliff and raise the debt ceiling in a timely manner as well as securing agreement on credible deficit reduction would likely result in a rating downgrade in 2013," says Fitch, in a note titled, "No Fiscal Honeymoon for President Obama." (Moody's earlier) http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/648561?source=feed#comment-11339651 11339651
(Though I don't know how they would say they upheld the pledge if we fall over the cliff)]]> Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:46:26 -0500
(Though I don't know how they would say they upheld the pledge if we fall over the cliff)]]> "Failure to avoid the fiscal cliff and raise the debt ceiling in a timely manner as well as securing agreement on credible deficit reduction would likely result in a rating downgrade in 2013," says Fitch, in a note titled, "No Fiscal Honeymoon for President Obama." (Moody's earlier) http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/648561?source=feed#comment-11339361 11339361 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:41:23 -0500 Principal write-downs on mortgages could be coming as the President's reelection likely means Ed DeMarco's days as FHFA chief are numbered. Applying the quaint notion the housing agencies are to be stewards of taxpayer money, DeMarco has blocked administration plans for write-downs, arguing they would not just be costly, but ineffective as well. Nice to know you, Mr. DeMarco. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/648191?source=feed#comment-11338491 11338491
Oh and I have heard all the arguments about making bad decisions and where is my chcek when I am current.... Simple answer, these people were also current but when people lose their jobs (financial crisis) paying monthly mortgages becomes harder.

Also the government has limited resources and must allocate them efficiently. Simply put, its more bang for the buck to help the underwater homeowner than anyone who is current.]]> Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:23:50 -0500
Oh and I have heard all the arguments about making bad decisions and where is my chcek when I am current.... Simple answer, these people were also current but when people lose their jobs (financial crisis) paying monthly mortgages becomes harder.

Also the government has limited resources and must allocate them efficiently. Simply put, its more bang for the buck to help the underwater homeowner than anyone who is current.]]> Aeropostale's Stock Is Healthy And Looking To Rise http://seekingalpha.com/article/960771/comments?source=feed#comment-11123651 11123651 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:18:27 -0400 AIG is paid back with interest for a $5B loan it made to the Maiden Lane III fund set up in 2008 to help bail the company out. That's correct - AIG loaned $5B to the fund created to rescue it. The total amount paid back to AIG was $5.6B. (PR) http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/419961?source=feed#comment-7482221 7482221 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:52:58 -0400 A Return To The Gold Standard Could Destroy The Modern Economy http://seekingalpha.com/article/386111/comments?source=feed#comment-2873051 2873051
What good is making more products when there is less demand.
There will be less demand because the consumers are expecting prices to drop so producers are continually cutting prices and laying off workers which causes more of the same until you eventaully reach a depression.]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:57:32 -0500
What good is making more products when there is less demand.
There will be less demand because the consumers are expecting prices to drop so producers are continually cutting prices and laying off workers which causes more of the same until you eventaully reach a depression.]]> A Return To The Gold Standard Could Destroy The Modern Economy http://seekingalpha.com/article/386111/comments?source=feed#comment-2870811 2870811
But the real deal is that it causes markets to lose liquidity because no one wants to lose money on their investments and stymies growth.]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:54:13 -0500
But the real deal is that it causes markets to lose liquidity because no one wants to lose money on their investments and stymies growth.]]> A Return To The Gold Standard Could Destroy The Modern Economy http://seekingalpha.com/article/386111/comments?source=feed#comment-2870421 2870421
Gold Standard would end democracy as we know it. It is by far the worse thing US could do to itself.]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:46:26 -0500
Gold Standard would end democracy as we know it. It is by far the worse thing US could do to itself.]]> Apple Shareholder Meeting: 5 Possible Outcomes http://seekingalpha.com/article/383121/comments?source=feed#comment-2834281 2834281 1. Paying dividends means taxes at the corporate and individual level of 50%.
2. Buyback at such a high price, no need.
3. They should use the cash to possibly get a major stake in a major network such as NBC or time warner so that they can get exclusive programming for the Apple TV coming soon. Maybe make some deals with the NBA and NFL for programming.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:21:02 -0500 1. Paying dividends means taxes at the corporate and individual level of 50%.
2. Buyback at such a high price, no need.
3. They should use the cash to possibly get a major stake in a major network such as NBC or time warner so that they can get exclusive programming for the Apple TV coming soon. Maybe make some deals with the NBA and NFL for programming.]]> The U.S.A. Is Not The Roman Empire http://seekingalpha.com/article/369531/comments?source=feed#comment-2673591 2673591 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:26:00 -0500 Fertilizer Partnerships Offer Enticing High-Yield Income http://seekingalpha.com/article/342051/comments?source=feed#comment-2455701 2455701 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:06:39 -0500 Why, At 28, I'm Going With Dividends http://seekingalpha.com/article/318998/comments?source=feed#comment-2171251 2171251 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:53:53 -0500 Rising Short Ratio Sometimes Means An Exploding Short Squeeze http://seekingalpha.com/article/312953/comments?source=feed#comment-2108612 2108612
Maybe I am just a newbie when it comes to options, but if there could be a short squeeze on BAC why would you write $6 calls. Wouldn't you be better off buying calls to cash in when there is a short squeeze.]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:44:35 -0500
Maybe I am just a newbie when it comes to options, but if there could be a short squeeze on BAC why would you write $6 calls. Wouldn't you be better off buying calls to cash in when there is a short squeeze.]]> 7 Stocks Experiencing Abnormally High Insider Buying http://seekingalpha.com/article/309277/comments?source=feed#comment-2053791 2053791
Anyways what do you use for tracking insider trading?]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:45:57 -0500
Anyways what do you use for tracking insider trading?]]> Health Stocks For Value-Oriented Investors http://seekingalpha.com/article/309279/comments?source=feed#comment-2053776 2053776
Thanks Brian.

PS. Whats the reason for changing your username and picture for a while?]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:41:43 -0500
Thanks Brian.

PS. Whats the reason for changing your username and picture for a while?]]> Building A 7 Stock Short Portfolio Now http://seekingalpha.com/article/303663/comments?source=feed#comment-2006588 2006588 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:56 -0400 HMO Stocks With Large Institutional Ownership: Worth Buying At Depressed Levels? http://seekingalpha.com/article/297664/comments?source=feed#comment-1996738 1996738 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:48:04 -0400 7 Names With Unusual Option Activity http://seekingalpha.com/article/302200/comments?source=feed#comment-1996578 1996578
Intc was a buy before and reamins a buy. I bought some before earnings and got a nice reward.]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:42:44 -0400
Intc was a buy before and reamins a buy. I bought some before earnings and got a nice reward.]]> 3-High Yielding Fertilizer Stocks With EPS Ramifications http://seekingalpha.com/article/301771/comments?source=feed#comment-1994580 1994580 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:38:46 -0400 Long Seaboard: Growth And Value Beyond Its High Sticker Price http://seekingalpha.com/article/301110/comments?source=feed#comment-1986362 1986362 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:13:17 -0400 7 Mega Cap Stocks Now Priced To Buy http://seekingalpha.com/article/300597/comments?source=feed#comment-1985228 1985228
About JPM,WFC do you think that perhaps MS and GS maybe a better investement since its in the fourth quarter that they report all their IPO holdings?]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:35:20 -0400
About JPM,WFC do you think that perhaps MS and GS maybe a better investement since its in the fourth quarter that they report all their IPO holdings?]]> Any idea when the Greek contagion will come to an end? http://seekingalpha.com/instablog/1007496-insightful-investor/228719-any-idea-when-the-greek-contagion-will-come-to-an-end?source=feed#comment-1985225 1985225 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:34:37 -0400 After SPXU Has Its Day, We Will Switch To UPRO http://seekingalpha.com/article/300410/comments?source=feed#comment-1982536 1982536 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:56:56 -0400 7 Must-Own Dividend Stocks For 2012 http://seekingalpha.com/article/299196/comments?source=feed#comment-1970583 1970583 I also bought up some AGNC recently when it was at a discount of $24 :) .]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:36:05 -0400 I also bought up some AGNC recently when it was at a discount of $24 :) .]]> S&P Rallies On Anemic Volume, ProShares UltraPro Short S&P 500 ETF Is Still In Play http://seekingalpha.com/article/298789/comments?source=feed#comment-1969610 1969610 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:17:32 -0400