wigit5's Comments wigit5's Comments RSS Syndication from SeekingAlpha.com http://seekingalpha.com/user/1322241/comments Is Now The Time For Alpha Natural Resources? http://seekingalpha.com/article/1457851/comments?source=feed#comment-19179971 19179971 Thu, 23 May 2013 16:45:10 -0400 Nvidia: Time To Buy The Pullback http://seekingalpha.com/article/1457941/comments?source=feed#comment-19176841 19176841 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:37:10 -0400 Natural Gas: Last Month's Rally Review And Near-Term Outlook http://seekingalpha.com/article/1354821/comments?source=feed#comment-19166771 19166771 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:10:44 -0400 Trading is temporarily halted in NextEra Energy (NEE) and American Electric Power (AEP) after early trades printed as low as $30.37 and $22.28, respectively. Yesterday's respective closing prices were $79.16 and $48.59. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/1043221?source=feed#comment-19162411 19162411 Thu, 23 May 2013 10:42:56 -0400 Trading is temporarily halted in NextEra Energy (NEE) and American Electric Power (AEP) after early trades printed as low as $30.37 and $22.28, respectively. Yesterday's respective closing prices were $79.16 and $48.59. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/1043221?source=feed#comment-19160141 19160141 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:56:22 -0400 S&P 500 futures (SPY) -1%, Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) -1% following the Nikkei's 7.3% crash overnight. In Europe, the Stoxx 50 (FEZ) -2.2%. Shanghai fell 1.2% as its PMI slipped into contraction territory for the first time in 7 months. Treasurys catch a bid, the 10-year yield off 5 bps to 1.99%, TLT +0.8% premarket. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/1042291?source=feed#comment-19156971 19156971 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:00:20 -0400 Apple's (AAPL +1.6%) bondholders have lost some $280.6M on paper (somewhat cleverly dubbed an "iLoss" by WSJ) since the debt was issued last month as speculation of QE tapering has sent 10-year Treasury yields climbing. Losses on the 10-year "iBond" sat at ~$137M through Tuesday as prices sunk to 97.377 cents on the dollar. The spread to Treasurys has also widened since issuance, Bloomberg says. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/1040431?source=feed#comment-19124941 19124941 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:46:31 -0400 The list of groups Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF +1.6%) has offended recently just got a little longer after a judge says he will contemplate an injunction against the retailer for discriminating against the handicapped. A lawsuit filed by a group of customers alleges the retail chain limits access to shoppers in wheelchairs as it caters to its targeted younger svelte crowd. (Previous: No plus-sized lines for ANF) http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/1040971?source=feed#comment-19124011 19124011 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:28:32 -0400 This Is How Much Nokia Made From Patents Last Year http://seekingalpha.com/article/1448021/comments?source=feed#comment-19122281 19122281
Or only to invest in the companies that file patents at a higher rate then the industry average?]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 12:42:11 -0400
Or only to invest in the companies that file patents at a higher rate then the industry average?]]> Apple's (AAPL +1.6%) bondholders have lost some $280.6M on paper (somewhat cleverly dubbed an "iLoss" by WSJ) since the debt was issued last month as speculation of QE tapering has sent 10-year Treasury yields climbing. Losses on the 10-year "iBond" sat at ~$137M through Tuesday as prices sunk to 97.377 cents on the dollar. The spread to Treasurys has also widened since issuance, Bloomberg says. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/1040431?source=feed#comment-19121971 19121971 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:34:28 -0400 This Is How Much Nokia Made From Patents Last Year http://seekingalpha.com/article/1448021/comments?source=feed#comment-19121671 19121671 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:26:29 -0400 North American Energy (NOA +14.8%) is a turnaround story, Barron's writes, cutting costs, slashing spending, selling assets and paying down debt since CEO Martin Ferron joined last June. FrontFour Capital predicts shares could rise to $78 based on an enterprise value of 3.5x forecast 2014 EBITDA. Worth noting: Ferron has amassed 775K shares, a sign of his commitment and NOA's potential. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/1040791?source=feed#comment-19121311 19121311 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:17:39 -0400 This Is How Much Nokia Made From Patents Last Year http://seekingalpha.com/article/1448021/comments?source=feed#comment-19118211 19118211
The fact that Nokia spent a lot of money and filed fewer patents means nothing unless you know the value of the patents. So unless you graph the net value of the patents file you essentially know nothing. ]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 11:02:41 -0400
The fact that Nokia spent a lot of money and filed fewer patents means nothing unless you know the value of the patents. So unless you graph the net value of the patents file you essentially know nothing. ]]> This Is How Much Nokia Made From Patents Last Year http://seekingalpha.com/article/1448021/comments?source=feed#comment-19116801 19116801
would you rather have 1 patent that nets you a billion dollars or 1000 patents that only net you a million dollars...

Quality could be outpacing quantity... it could be reverse I don't know I'm just saying that your statement isn't necessarily true. ]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 10:33:00 -0400
would you rather have 1 patent that nets you a billion dollars or 1000 patents that only net you a million dollars...

Quality could be outpacing quantity... it could be reverse I don't know I'm just saying that your statement isn't necessarily true. ]]> Tesla Motors (TSLA +2.5%) could earn $188M this year by selling zero emission credits this year, according to Morgan Stanley. Though CEO Elon Musk says the company doesn't rely on the credits when setting profit targets, the stockpiled credits are a nice little insurance policy that can be used in the future if large automakers start to fall short on emission standards in stricter states. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/1040451?source=feed#comment-19116211 19116211 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:23:52 -0400 Apple's (AAPL +1.6%) bondholders have lost some $280.6M on paper (somewhat cleverly dubbed an "iLoss" by WSJ) since the debt was issued last month as speculation of QE tapering has sent 10-year Treasury yields climbing. Losses on the 10-year "iBond" sat at ~$137M through Tuesday as prices sunk to 97.377 cents on the dollar. The spread to Treasurys has also widened since issuance, Bloomberg says. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/1040431?source=feed#comment-19116081 19116081 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:22:04 -0400 Tim Cook (AAPL) testifies at a Senate hearing on corporate offshore taxes. "We don't depend on tax gimmicks," Cook asserts, while pushing for a big overhaul of U.S. corporate tax code. "Apple has always believed in the simple, not the complex." Sen. John McCain isn't satisfied with Apple's defenses, claiming the company "has violated the spirit of the law if not the letter of the law." Sen. Rand Paul has strongly defended Apple. "Congress should be on trial here for creating a byzantine tax code." (previous) http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/1037911?source=feed#comment-19083031 19083031 is there a break down from apple?]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 14:58:48 -0400 is there a break down from apple?]]> Tim Cook (AAPL) testifies at a Senate hearing on corporate offshore taxes. "We don't depend on tax gimmicks," Cook asserts, while pushing for a big overhaul of U.S. corporate tax code. "Apple has always believed in the simple, not the complex." Sen. John McCain isn't satisfied with Apple's defenses, claiming the company "has violated the spirit of the law if not the letter of the law." Sen. Rand Paul has strongly defended Apple. "Congress should be on trial here for creating a byzantine tax code." (previous) http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/1037911?source=feed#comment-19082261 19082261
It is nice though that they pay some taxes.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 14:43:00 -0400
It is nice though that they pay some taxes.]]> A little more on the Xbox One: The console will launch "later this year;" Microsoft won't get more specific.  No price details yet. A deal has been struck with the NFL to provide "exclusive content" via SmartGlass/Kinect, as well as interactive broadcasts. Gameplay recording/sharing are now supported, as are Skype and group video chat . There isn't any game streaming feature similar to what's promised for the PS4 (SNE). Activision (ATVI) says Call of Duty: Ghosts will arrive on the One. With the One, Microsoft is trying to both address a secular opportunity - soaring demand for Web-based living room entertainment, and a secular threat - a shift in gaming spend/activity to mobile and social titles. (live blog) http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/1038441?source=feed#comment-19082141 19082141 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:41:22 -0400 Microsoft (MSFT) unveils the Xbox One, a 3rd-gen console it pitches as "the ultimate all-in-one entertainment system. The device has a rectangular, set-top box-like shape, a slightly bigger controller. a revamped Xbox Live UI, improved app/game loading and switching times, and fresh voice/gesture controls. AMD is widely believed to provide an integrated CPU/GPU for the system. (live blog) (previous) http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/1038201?source=feed#comment-19079181 19079181 Tue, 21 May 2013 13:36:25 -0400 Microsoft (MSFT) unveils the Xbox One, a 3rd-gen console it pitches as "the ultimate all-in-one entertainment system. The device has a rectangular, set-top box-like shape, a slightly bigger controller. a revamped Xbox Live UI, improved app/game loading and switching times, and fresh voice/gesture controls. AMD is widely believed to provide an integrated CPU/GPU for the system. (live blog) (previous) http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/1038201?source=feed#comment-19078591 19078591
so far other then it looking like a VHS system everything looks fantastic]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 13:25:38 -0400
so far other then it looking like a VHS system everything looks fantastic]]> This Is How Much Nokia Made From Patents Last Year http://seekingalpha.com/article/1448021/comments?source=feed#comment-19076341 19076341 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:36:38 -0400 Tim Cook (AAPL) testifies at a Senate hearing on corporate offshore taxes. "We don't depend on tax gimmicks," Cook asserts, while pushing for a big overhaul of U.S. corporate tax code. "Apple has always believed in the simple, not the complex." Sen. John McCain isn't satisfied with Apple's defenses, claiming the company "has violated the spirit of the law if not the letter of the law." Sen. Rand Paul has strongly defended Apple. "Congress should be on trial here for creating a byzantine tax code." (previous) http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/1037911?source=feed#comment-19074911 19074911
screw congress and their ineptitude at realizing both corporate and public tax law needs a huge overhaul. Throw away the loopholes, write offs (except Charity),

in the case of tax overhaul i'm of the opinion that we can't screw it up any-worse then it is now so just do anything that involves changing it. ]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 12:06:15 -0400
screw congress and their ineptitude at realizing both corporate and public tax law needs a huge overhaul. Throw away the loopholes, write offs (except Charity),

in the case of tax overhaul i'm of the opinion that we can't screw it up any-worse then it is now so just do anything that involves changing it. ]]> Pitney Bowes (PBI +2.6%) looks like the one of the five most interesting ideas out there to value-seeking SA contributor Ulfberht Capital. The take focuses on the premise Pitney Bowes can deleverage its balance sheet and will benefit incrementally from an improving U.S. economy. Though the dividend payout rate could be at risk, a 4.94% yield on PBI shares is also enticing. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/1035811?source=feed#comment-19037701 19037701 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:33:21 -0400 Stopping asset purchases at once would be too disruptive, says Dallas Fed chief Richard Fisher, appearing on CNBC. The hawk instead calls for the program to be tapered, beginning imminently. "We've made people richer ... the question is what have we done for working men and women in this country." http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/1034361?source=feed#comment-19022881 19022881 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:05:39 -0400 The Obama administration approves ConocoPhillips-led (COP +0.3%) Freeport LNG as the second U.S. liquefaction project to gain federal approval to export chilled natural gas to countries without free trade agreements with the U.S. The decision is an important harbinger for the remaining 19 applications to export gas to non-FTA countries. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/1033131?source=feed#comment-19022251 19022251 it isn't that simple there are a lot of articles on here that talk about this briefly (although remember this is an investor website not a scientific/engineering one).

The short version is not every place in the world has the same geological makeup and thus it is either impossible or impractical in many places of the world. We'll have to wait and see if this tech can be replicated elsewhere. ]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 08:51:26 -0400 it isn't that simple there are a lot of articles on here that talk about this briefly (although remember this is an investor website not a scientific/engineering one).

The short version is not every place in the world has the same geological makeup and thus it is either impossible or impractical in many places of the world. We'll have to wait and see if this tech can be replicated elsewhere. ]]> A Hidden Gem In The Solar Industry? http://seekingalpha.com/article/1443151/comments?source=feed#comment-19022121 19022121
If I'm not mistaken you need to replace your roof every 20-30 years depending on make/quality. ]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 08:47:23 -0400
If I'm not mistaken you need to replace your roof every 20-30 years depending on make/quality. ]]> More Evidence That Microsoft Bulls Got It Right About Windows 8 http://seekingalpha.com/article/1443801/comments?source=feed#comment-18962371 18962371
lots of companies end up dealing with other companies they semi-compete with...]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 16:54:48 -0400
lots of companies end up dealing with other companies they semi-compete with...]]> Reasons To Keep Intel In Your Stock Portfolio http://seekingalpha.com/article/1444491/comments?source=feed#comment-18960081 18960081
People will upgrade pcs some years and other years phones/tablets will get upgraded (assuming tablets don't go away when laptops become just too compelling with weight/battery life).

Agreed over all short simple and to the point INTC is a clear winner long term even if it takes a while to truly gain hold in mobile. ]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 16:09:31 -0400
People will upgrade pcs some years and other years phones/tablets will get upgraded (assuming tablets don't go away when laptops become just too compelling with weight/battery life).

Agreed over all short simple and to the point INTC is a clear winner long term even if it takes a while to truly gain hold in mobile. ]]> A Hidden Gem In The Solar Industry? http://seekingalpha.com/article/1443151/comments?source=feed#comment-18959501 18959501 Fri, 17 May 2013 15:56:05 -0400