Nu Skin Enterprises: Dividend Stock Analysis [View article]
Your anecdotal doubts are hardly worth publishing. As to the value of the supplements, there are plenty of companies in the field. Contrary to the attempts of the major pharmaceuticals to squash this industry, supplements not only work but are essential. Our food supply has eroded so badly (not to mention become the bearer of unwanted chemicals and antibiotics) that getting adequate nutrition is almost impossible without supplements. Note, 4 out of 5 doctors take supplements and 9 out of 10 nurses do so also. Ignore the propaganda and be honest about your motivation in making such comments.
The pyramid accusations are dishonest. The Herbal Life model was approved by congress decades ago. It did indeed start as a pyramid; but they reformed their activities at least three decades ago and have not wavered from the new approach.
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Eastman Kodak went into bankruptcy because it reacted to changes in the market too late. They did make great effort to downsize, but that increased the pension load at a pace unanticipated. But the pension load was secondary to the market changes. The fact that several major corporations including Microsoft cheated and did not pay royalties on EK patents made things worse. EK won in court and has now started receiving compensation. As I recall, Samsung and HP were also on the hook for patent infringement. One thing about stock prices, sometimes the market applauds cheating or ignoring responsibilities. The price of major drug manufacture was actually improved by a court settlement that cost them a couple billion.
Thanks for the great article, from another long SLW. I have an order in for more shares, because the model is so good.
I have been puzzled as to why the price of the stock has fallen in the recent past. Any explanations, please ? I realize that market prices are often irrational, but still search for a rational explanation.
Good comments and questions. I have to wonder how Japan can devaluate their currency as much as some of the commentators seem to expect. If the stock price does fall to the 47 and below, I am certainly going to be buying.
Packerfan, that is really good info about not tying reporting to exchange rates. Unfortunately, understanding that requires going outside the box and most investors just will not do that.
I recall that AFLAC successfully pared down their European bond folio last year. The other concern is simply that investors will not look past the headlines, so the stock will suffer some damage in spite of the sterling performance of the company.
Seadrill: A Deeper Look At Its Dividend Ability [View article]
Indeed, SDRL is NOT like most other companies for several reasons. I am happy if an article gives me one clear insight. It would be unreasonable to expect a complete picture of this complex and amazing corporation in one article. As stated above, Power Hedge and Saratogahawk have provided multiple in-depth pictures and insights which are definitely worth the time to read if you have any inclination to invest in SDRL.
What Can Go Right With The RAIT Financial Trust [View article]
grayhairguy, see that was your first comment; welcome to the ranks.
Thanks to the author for a thorough, balanced article. Your remarks on insider buying, institutional positions and shorts was much appreciated.
A couple notes of optimism, the real estate market is stable and improving. The write down process is well underway and as the market rises, so will the book value of RAIT. Secondly, I believe there will be a substantial reinvestment after the election. There is a gigantic amount of money on the sidelines now. Much of it will find its way into the markets over the next year regardless of who is elected. This will help on all fronts.
Coping With Mortgage REIT Chaos Part II: Additional Thoughts [View article]
Jack Rice, excellent comment.
James, many if not most articles on SA consider risk. Like it or not, politics are a very real part of the risk scene. It would be unfair to investors to let them think they were being protected by the SEC when they have not adequate resources to do the job. As to the thirty years comment, the effects are still present, so it is not irrelevant. On the contrary it is more impactful now then thirty years ago. Those who can afford lobbyists have an unfair advantage. Sorry if you find mentioning that distasteful; but mentioning it is the lesser of evils in my view and certainly not just appropriate, but essential to investors.
Coping With Mortgage REIT Chaos Part II: Additional Thoughts [View article]
Gary, the SEC has been decimated: it has never had sufficient funding to really protect us. If you are resentful, get involved in advocating more funding for these regulatory agencies.
Note until Reagan came along, these agencies were led by Civil Servants, immune to political pressure. Ronnie changed all that, putting political appointees in charge (Senior Executive Service) and we have been suffering the results ever since.
FedEx (FDX) is targeting "profitability improvement" of $1.7B over the next three years, much of which the company aims to achieve through cost cuts at its U.S. express air operation. The measures include modernizing the aircraft fleet and a voluntary buyout plan for some staff. FedEx will provide details today, day two of its annual meeting. [View news story]
High wage labor? Yes FDX employees are paid well, because they have to really hustle. They are extremely productive, otherwise the company would not be producing such good results. In fact, American labor overall is way more productive than most developed countries.
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The pyramid accusations are dishonest. The Herbal Life model was approved by congress decades ago. It did indeed start as a pyramid; but they reformed their activities at least three decades ago and have not wavered from the new approach.
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Thanks, Thomas.
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I have been puzzled as to why the price of the stock has fallen in the recent past. Any explanations, please ? I realize that market prices are often irrational, but still search for a rational explanation.
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Aflac And Japan [View article]
I am certainly going to be buying.
Packerfan, that is really good info about not tying reporting to exchange rates. Unfortunately, understanding that requires going outside the box and most investors just will not do that.
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Thanks to the author.
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What Can Go Right With The RAIT Financial Trust [View article]
Thanks to the author for a thorough, balanced article.
Your remarks on insider buying, institutional positions and shorts was much appreciated.
A couple notes of optimism, the real estate market is stable and improving. The write down process is well underway and as the market rises, so will the book value of RAIT. Secondly, I believe there will be a substantial reinvestment after the election. There is a gigantic amount of money on the sidelines now. Much of it will find its way into the markets over the next year regardless of who is elected. This will help on all fronts.
Coping With Mortgage REIT Chaos Part II: Additional Thoughts [View article]
James, many if not most articles on SA consider risk. Like it or not, politics are a very real part of the risk scene. It would be unfair to investors to let them think they were being protected by the SEC when they have not adequate resources to do the job. As to the thirty years comment, the effects are still present, so it is not irrelevant. On the contrary it is more impactful now then thirty
years ago. Those who can afford lobbyists have an unfair advantage. Sorry if you find mentioning that distasteful; but mentioning it is the lesser of evils in my view and certainly not just appropriate, but essential to investors.
Coping With Mortgage REIT Chaos Part II: Additional Thoughts [View article]
Note until Reagan came along, these agencies were led by Civil Servants, immune to political pressure. Ronnie changed all that, putting political appointees in charge (Senior Executive Service)
and we have been suffering the results ever since.
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FedEx (FDX) is targeting "profitability improvement" of $1.7B over the next three years, much of which the company aims to achieve through cost cuts at its U.S. express air operation. The measures include modernizing the aircraft fleet and a voluntary buyout plan for some staff. FedEx will provide details today, day two of its annual meeting. [View news story]