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Market Bottom: Historical Norms May Not Apply

There are many imbalances in the economy that has to be corrected: the stablization of the housing market; the rising national deficit; rising unemployment rate; et al.

We're far from the end of this downturn, which is a good thing if you're trying to buy stocks from beaten good companies that are going to make it through this cycle like I am.

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Chesapeake Energy Unlikely To Remain this Cheap

On the energy play, I've been buying NRG when it dropped into the teens and have been buying before it got an unsolicited offer from EXC. It's 3rd Q result tripled and has raised its guidance. I'd rather put my money in there for now over CHK.

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11 Stocks Selling Below Cash

Looking at that list, there are less than five companies I would put my money in, if I was a gambling person. There are just too many companies with questionable accounting practices out there. In this market, one can't be too sure who is telling the truth... especially if they're from China!

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Bargain Buys For Patient Investors - Barron's

Take a look at NRG, GE and CEG. I loaded up on GE when it dipped in the teens. I'm doing the same for NRG now that it dipped into the teens and picked up some CEG when it went down to the low 20's. Long on all these stocks.

As for tech, I like Rimm. Wait for the next dip, it will come.

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Prepare to Sell Monday - Cramer's Mad Money (9/19/08)

Cramer is crazy, but he does have access that we don't. Use what he has to say as a part of your due diligence.

Five Trends to Watch in Mobile Devices

I'm a blackberry fan, personally.

What Will Fannie / Freddie Mean for Monday?

In regards to the comment about buying into real estate right now, ever heard of the saying "don't try to catch a falling knife"?

What Will Fannie / Freddie Mean for Monday?

Everyone take a deep breath. Things are not as bad as people will have you believe. Take long positions, buy stocks in solid companies that are positioning themselves for the next upturn, things will turn in a few years. Don't bet against the United States and our financial institution, you'll lose.

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Buying Berkshire: The Ultimate No-Brainer

and another thing, it may have been a no brainer way back when, but that may not be the case anymore. Buffett's company is struggling just like anyone else.

Bullish on Wachovia - Cramer's Lightning Round (9/5/08)

The mortgage situation has a long way to go, look to buy into financials with limited exposure to the subprime mess like BAC, WFC and JPM on down days. No rush, things will get worse before they get better.

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Buying Berkshire: The Ultimate No-Brainer

RonB is correct in saying that there is no evidence of Buffett buying any US Bancrop or Burlington. As reported in my investment group at lanaslines.com, link here: www.lanaslines.com/com...

Buffett added stakes in NRG Energy; increased stakes in IR and SNY; by his own admission on CNBC, he has also increased his stake in WFC or AXP.

What Did Buffett Buy: American Express or Wells Fargo?

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