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What's Good for Citi - And What's Good for America

Everyone screwed up. The blame cannot be put on one party. Also, the political/social upheaval has already started in European countries.


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Bank of America Continues to Stand Strong

I hope you're right about BAC. Although I've research Bank of America extensively also, the thing that worries me is the hidden toxicity of Merrill. ML has and will continue to be a tough company to swallow for B of A.

A Viewer's Guide to Bank Nationalization

You're right there is no panacea, this is a pretty sticky situation. All I can say is nationalization better not include government control of operations. That would ensure long-term failure. We really can't let these mega-banks fall; they are counterparties and custodians for way to many people and businesses.

Take a look at Japan's Nikkei index since 1989. They still have not come close to recovering those highs. We need to do everything we can to avoid this scenario!

It's interesting what's happening to the dollar though; check out what mywealth.com's Sean Hyman predicts for the US dollar in 2009 at www.investorpitstop.co...

15 Companies That Might Not Survive 2009

Sirius-XM merger was the biggest waste of time, effort, and money. You can't stick two fledgling companies together and expect them to perform well. Unless a buyer comes in Sirius XM might be in huge trouble.

Good article,

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Water: The New Oil

Some of the smartest, most successful investors have already started to buy up water springs and other water assets.

We cannot let water go to exchanges, it is too vital a commodity. You can't let something (which has no subsitute) that we need to live lend itself to speculators. It could be catastrophic.

Stick with other opportunities like the funds unless you have the capital to buy a spring or two.

The Detour Around Banking Disaster: How We Lost the Roadmap

I agree with the others; please email this article to your Congressmen. Yes, you can email some of them now.

If we take away the toxic assets from the banks, what would we have to fear anymore. Maybe slow growth in the economy for a little while, but we are letting these assets rot inside the banks and it is tearing at our country.

I'd much rather be able to have a job than get $800 bucks in the mail one time this year. A stimulus will do absolutely nothing for us.

FT.com vs. Blackstone

You would think with the billions that Steve Schwarzman is sitting on, he wouldn't be skimping out on a few subscriptions costs.

On one hand though, he tends to be a very honest and law-abiding man. He holds his firm to the highest standards of integrity, and I'm sure that it was either a mistake or misunderstanding.

FOMC Statement, Redacted Version

I think we are ready for a short-term trend upwards based on optimism. However, remember that bear market rallies are just that. They tend to turn around sharply and head back down.

We will be in a trading range until something very significant occurs.

If you think Mutual Funds are a good choice right now, I have reviewed the 7 Best Mutual Funds to Buy in 2009 on my site. Check it out if you like.

*I like the recent optimism*

Evidence That Big Inflation Is Coming

I think we have to have some major moves in economic growth before we have to worry about any significant changes in inflation.

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The Heretics of Finance

I just use technical analysis to finish the picture. I believe it's hard to be on one side and ignore the other. Both technical and fundamental analysis paint the whole picture.

The market right now is almost completely technical. People are in a state of panic, and traders are ruling the floor.

Top Stocks to Buy in 2009

Good Analysis. I would like to add eHealth to stocks for 2009.

I wrote a post on my site called "This Stock Will Make Your Portfolio Healthy" and it's published on SeekingAlpha as "eHealth: Road to Recovery".

Geithner's Baptism of Fire

Geithner paid his back-taxes and stated that his tax issues were unintentional. The only problem is that his position heads up the IRS. Maybe our tax code is too damn complicated, you think?

Do you think this problem should keep him from getting the position?

Where Are We on the Roadmap?

Remember This....


An economic bottom may be different than a stock market bottom because the stock market prices in and discounts the future. Our Dow 7400 number could be the low for this recession. It could go lower, but remember the economy moves at a different pace than the financial market prices do.

Marc Faber on the Economy, Gold, WWIII

Don't forget that the UNIONS played a huge part in the demise of the auto industry.

More Thoughts on 'The End of the Financial World as We Know It'

Great article about the essay.

TO: Good News Economist- However, you can't be completely passive with your investing even if you take more of a passive strategy. You should still do your homework...

Whether it's finding the best financial advisor, finding the best stocks for a long-term horizon, or doing due diligence on an alternative investment fund, you need to be somewhat active in your investments. If you're not you could get scammed like Madoff investors did.

At my site, I am trying to educate investors about being the smartest they can about investing and finding golden opportunities in the market.