PNC Financial: A Regional Bank Deserving Greater Investor Attention [View article]
PNC looks like a winner. Decent trading volume, clean balance sheet, the company is being run right. Your presentation gives it all of the indications of stability here.
Recession Risk: The Threat Of Rising Interest Rates [View article]
I couldn't agree with you more. If that approach was put into play quite a while back. And wise decisions being forthcoming aren't something to be counted on.
Recession Risk: The Threat Of Rising Interest Rates [View article]
DrGoldin never suggested eliminating the Fed. And he never proposed the perfect hedge to inflation because it doesn't exist. What's your solution, remote viewing?
Recession Risk: The Threat Of Rising Interest Rates [View article]
Bingo. You're on the right track there Sonia. It's called the Phillips Curve. Friedman partnered up with someone else to reveal it's flaws, but it explains the relatinship between inflation and unemployment and the consequences of "central bank accomodation". I think the problem is trying to control interest rates and inflation once that vertical spiral begins.
AMD (AMD +2.7%) may have plenty of problems, but bankruptcy risk isn't one of them, argues Williams Financial. Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Development (previous) just raised its stake in the chipmaker to 19% from 15%, and Williams considers the odds of Mubadala refusing to provide AMD with needed liquidity to be very low. The firm thinks shares should return to the $3-$4 range if insolvency fears dissipate. [View news story]
If, If. If. I'd rather be the luckiest you know what at the track than the smartest.
Wal-Mart (WMT) reportedly plans to deny health insurance to new employees who work fewer than 30 hours/week. The policy change will use an Obamacare loophole to shift the costs of health insurance to the government. [View news story]
" One of the greatest fortunes in the world, built on human misery and public subsidy." Assemblywoman Loni Hancock, Ca. on Wal-Mart.
Japan Is Turning Into The United States [View article]
Considering oneself a cluless retail investor, you certainly have an interesting collection of charts there. They have a strong influence on my opinion, but I'm still not sure if I'd be willing to bet against their ability to be cohesive when they need to be. Thanks for the info.
JohnBin, The bakers, the union, the company, the customers. They all lost. If you had an HVAC crew working for you, you certainly wouldn't want someone telling you how to run your business. Either would I. The Federal government has laws in place to protect workers. They are not adequate. Same with whistle - blower protection. Employers will continue to exploit people and have them do things that will get them hurt or killed. I know. I've seen it. And Petrarch's idea of the future is happening in China right now. So what's your solution?
Lithium-Ion Batteries Were A Bust, But Advanced Lead-Acid Batteries Are Booming [View article]
PNC Financial: A Regional Bank Deserving Greater Investor Attention [View article]
PNC Financial: A Regional Bank Deserving Greater Investor Attention [View article]
A really nice breakdown of fundamentals. Well done, thanks.
Recession Risk: The Threat Of Rising Interest Rates [View article]
Recession Risk: The Threat Of Rising Interest Rates [View article]
Recession Risk: The Threat Of Rising Interest Rates [View article]
European Spreads Remain Contained [View article]
AMD (AMD +2.7%) may have plenty of problems, but bankruptcy risk isn't one of them, argues Williams Financial. Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Development (previous) just raised its stake in the chipmaker to 19% from 15%, and Williams considers the odds of Mubadala refusing to provide AMD with needed liquidity to be very low. The firm thinks shares should return to the $3-$4 range if insolvency fears dissipate. [View news story]
I'd rather be the luckiest you know what at the track than the smartest.
Wal-Mart (WMT) reportedly plans to deny health insurance to new employees who work fewer than 30 hours/week. The policy change will use an Obamacare loophole to shift the costs of health insurance to the government. [View news story]
Japan Is Turning Into The United States [View article]
Japan Is Turning Into The United States [View article]
TVIX: Don't Be Left Holding The Zero [View article]
Japan Is Turning Into The United States [View article]
Twinkies And Employment [View article]
The 'Crash JPMorgan' Campaign [View article]