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2009 Dogs of the Dow

It's a wonder that all these experts are calling for a boom in refi's. How does that happen when the value of your property decreased by as much as 30%? So the only people that will be able to refi are those who either put more than 30% down or have owned their home for at least 5 years. IMHO

Get on Base with SPY Covered Calls

In todays mrk I totally agrre with the author. Yes cyclingscholar you are buying capital..but with the volitility today in the money calls "hedge" downside risk more effrctively. When vols return to the average then I would agree sell at or slightly out of the money options. IMHO

Hedge Fund Tracking: Moore Capital Management (Louis Bacon), Q3 2008

"Naked short" sales are bad for the mkt... Possibly a buying oppertunity in all these stocks the hedge funds are dumping.

Buy And Hold: Beware the Devil You Don't Know

There are some stocks that buy & hold work. I bought XON (exxon) 12 yrs ago for $68/share. A lot has happen since ..merge w/Mobil XOM..continue to raise dividends.. 2 stock splits. The results ..current effective yield 9%.. 17$ basis...current $74/share. The company has done everything an in vester could want. I still will continue to hold the stock. Does any one think US wil quit useing oil?

Dow Price Targets

Add the dividends for some nice returns...ie BAC GE PFE

The Ups and Downs of Drips

DRIP investing is a terrific way to & cost average. I have been a shareholder of XOM for over 12 yrs. My div yeild based of my cost basis is over 9%. Stargazer thanks for the info re WFC, I have a mortgage with them.

Which Company Should Replace AIG in the Dow?

KFT is the winner, not on your list

Are We at the Bottom Yet?

To bad that finding a bottom isn't like driving to a destination. Rarely if ever do you know that a bottom has been reached until you have. Are we there yet? or just going up 2% one day and down 3% the next. Stay tuned

Please, Mr. Greenspan, Shut Up

Thank you for your article!! I've felt this way for over a year now. MR. GREENSPAN go AWAY!

Greenspan: Still Almost Childlike in His Idealism

Will someone please tell Mr. Greenspan he is no longer the Fed Chair. The time to have all his latest ideas was when he WAS the chairman. Enjoy your retirement Al!!

Realty Income: Dividend Analysis

"vacancy ratio is something that worries me right now" - thats why I've had this stock on my watch list for a while now. Waiting for lower entry point. Love the idea of monthly div's in my IRA.

When Greenspan Talks - Fast Money Recap (7/31/08)

Would somebody tell Mr. Greenspan he is no longer the "chairman" and shut his big YAP!! He is very much part of our credit crisis we are currently experiencing.

Homebuilders Buying Land Again [Housing Tracker]

I would hope nobody thinks real estate values will nearly double in 4 years. It would be helpful to if people didn't use the equity in their homes as an ATM machine.

Exxon Mobil: An Unwise Investment For Now

I too am a long term holder of XOM. My current yield with stock splits & reinvested div's is over 9%. Last I checked MM wasn't even close.

5 Sectors That Do Well in a Shrinking Economy

Cheers!!