MichaelinWa

Economic Outlook: Is It Safe?

I consistently enjoy Mr. Quinn's articles.

I agree that the political implications may be profound, and I am concerned. However, I think the fact that Obama comes from a background of constitutional law expertise is at least a small hope that we won't go terribly off track. We have watched the current administration take away freedoms that I never thought we would lose.

Is Apple a Better Stock Than Google?

I own Google stock. I also own an iMac, iPod, download from iTunes, and think Apple has a fantastic future with products that integrate well with eachother. If Apple stock just would take a signifcant dip I'd be all over it. I might buy some even if it doesn't.

In my mind (hopefully in the real world too) Apple's future is pretty darn certain. Though it scares me that Jobs is so much associated with the company's success. Anyway, I think the greater certaintly of Apple is reflected in the higher valuation (by some measures) relative to Google.

I see Google as much more in uncharted waters. I went into the stock knowing that. In return, valuation is a bit better (again by some measures).

One thing for certain, a lot of companies are gunning for both Apple and Google just because they are so successful. Maybe a good question is, "Which can maintain their competitive edge longer", because that is probably the better stock to own.

NVIDIA's Long-Term Prospects Mean It's Currently Undervalued

Excellent write-up. I've been looking at this company for a few weeks now, as I just do not believe that this solid company is doomed to floundering the way the stock has been doing recently. I'm just waiting for the right time to buy.

Google's First Hubristic Leap: Competing With the Internet

Huh? You can't tell me they aren't stating the obvious regarding content on the Internet. Filing "gaps"? They don't say that. I think you're misreading the strategy here. If people want to get to the most credible ("credible" is a load term) info fast (a point of debate, perhaps) then the concept has merit. Personally, I think it does have merit, but that's just me. I just don't see the "info control" argument, especially since Knol is user driven.

Four Long-Term Winners Selling at Deep Discounts

As new do-it-yourself investor I like your post here. I agree that there is value out there, and you gave some nice, straight forward example. Reading your take on things helps me feel like I'm not misreading some of the stocks that seem priced low now. I think patience will be required for some of them to move up, is all.