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  • U.S. Public Pension Funds: $2 Trillion Short [View article]
    Leftfeild has the right of it 2010 will likely be a bad year for incumbents. We have already seen many of the long serving professional politicians declare their intention not to seek reelection. I don't think this is because they are tired of the power, perks and prestige they enjoy, but rather because the writing is already on the wall. This is going to be an extremely hostile political cycle for the majority party. We are likely to see this trend continue going forward along with more defections as they switch to the side they think will win because of electorate backlash against the current insanity.
    Jan 05 09:37 am |Rating: +7 0 |Link to Comment
  • Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News [View article]
    Rachel, Granby: Greetings, welcome back, congratulations and happy new year. While Eli did an admirable job we still missed you. While we may have seen the peak for personal bankruptcies we have not seen any significant reversal of them either. We also have yet to see the CRE wave of commercial filings. Old Trader is absolutely correct when he asserts that the recent rule changes have impacted the volume of defaults but the other shoe is going to drop. Andrew Baker is also probably correct as most independent analysts and small investors are expecting a 5-15% retrenchment at some point this year and modest growth in real GDP perhaps at the barely keeping head above water mark.
    Jan 05 09:25 am |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • Humor for the Week [View instapost]
    Thank you once again John and happy new year.
    Jan 04 15:27 pm |Rating: +5 0 |Link to Comment
  • Energy Integrator / Energy Integrator Organizer [View instapost]
    User: I think your analysis of the (seekingalpha.com/symbo...), (seekingalpha.com/symbol/s), (seekingalpha.com/symbo...) likely interaction is spot on. I may break a long standing rule and purchase another block of (seekingalpha.com/symbol/s) once it breaks resistance. I suspect that some sort of broad band infrastructure development will get traction later this year as stimulus funded vote buying gets underway in earnest.
    Jan 04 15:14 pm |Rating: +5 0 |Link to Comment
  • How Unusual Is This Outlier Rally? Can It Be Sustained?  [View article]
    While the rebound has been substantial the pace of the current market is likely to slow. We may well see a 5-15% retrenchment followed by much slower appreciation as GDP (The real one) begins to rebound as well. Should that scenario materialize the unemployment numbers may actually see some improvements. However until we see what actions our fearless leaders take it's all just guess work.
    Jan 04 14:20 pm |Rating: +1 0 |Link to Comment
  • Energy Integrator / Energy Integrator Organizer [View instapost]
    User: Greetings great idea, hat tip. Greetings all. I'm currently holding some interesting energy and dual purpose stocks. Southern Union Gas (SUG) has performed well for the last several weeks since I opened that position prior to it's X-date. Head Waters (HW) Is a coal liquification play with exposure to construction. I have been in and out of it and currently own a moderate position after recently adding an additional block after the ADRs paid. They (HW) seem to be gaining momentum after a substantial retrenchment. Freya mentioned a north/south rail play Kansas Southern (KSU) which is a natural gas transit play I'm looking at for this year. I also have positions in Suntech Power (STP) Gulf Alternative Energy (GAEC.PK) National Wind Developement (NWND.PK) Altair Nanotech (ALTI) and two shipping plays: Dry Ships (DRYS) and Claymore INTL Shiping Index (SEA).
    Jan 04 13:00 pm |Rating: +3 0 |Link to Comment
  • Douche Bag 2010 Inductees [View instapost]
    But there's no rush will getcha like when you get your pictcha on the cover of The Rolling Stone. Holding your new DBOY trophy of course.
    Jan 01 18:41 pm |Rating: +2 -1 |Link to Comment
  • Wow! 57% of the 4,518 people who participated in Calculated Risk's Economic Outlook for 2010 poll expect a double-dip recession in 2010.  [View news story]
    Wow User. Following all of that made my head hurt. Oh wait it's the champagne that made my head hurt. Happy new year all.
    Jan 01 18:21 pm |Rating: +4 0 |Link to Comment
  • Quick Chat #33 12/28/09 [View instapost]
    Seasons greetings gang. I just stopped by to wish all of the Renegades and those they hold dear a happy HEALTHY and prosperous new year!
    Dec 31 12:40 pm |Rating: +5 0 |Link to Comment
  • Quick Chat #33 12/28/09 [View instapost]
    Oh cruel world I was soooo looking forward to purchasing the initial issue of tung..... I mean gold U.N. coins as collectors items.
    Dec 30 11:53 am |Rating: +6 0 |Link to Comment
  • Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News [View article]
    Hmmm. Would that be called Santa Gate? LOL.
    Dec 30 11:47 am |Rating: 0 -1 |Link to Comment
  • Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News [View article]
    Joseph L. : Greetings. I think that should read pernicious delusions. Next some one will be faking scientific evidence to debunk Santa and the Easter Bunny.
    Dec 30 11:44 am |Rating: 0 -1 |Link to Comment
  • Select the Top 10 SA Contributers [View instapost]
    Freya: Greetings. What an excellent idea for a Insta. Not only did you bring to the forefront the many exceptional authors contributing to the SA community you also brought out some excellent comments from the community. Hat tip to you. Seems like you got a lot more than you bargained for in the process. Got Motrin?
    Dec 30 11:39 am |Rating: +5 0 |Link to Comment
  • Will Russia Join Club of Major Debtor Nations? [View article]
    Much to-do about nothing. Russia is in no danger of default and they are developing a hegemony in the region as user 353732 stated in the previous post. However it remains to be seen if they can completely take over the natural gas distribution to Europe. Should they be able to swallow the old USSR nations like Georgia and Ukraine this will be a real problem for U.S. Policy makers going forward.
    Dec 30 10:25 am |Rating: +2 -1 |Link to Comment
  • Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News [View article]
    Greetings Uncle Scrooge. You have to admit the security jobs are shovel ready.
    Dec 30 09:22 am |Rating: +7 0 |Link to Comment
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