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Assessing BDCs' Rise from the Grave

I own 155 shares of ALD, bought when my investment was $4500. Now, well, sad. I hold on because why not, loss is so great and finished. Thoughts?

Praxair's Good Fortune Will Only Get Better

I just bought a minor amount, 11 shares. I doubt that this company will go south, even if it is fourth in the world in its industry. Was this a good call t $74.97?

Bargain Hunting: Stocks With Strong Earnings Growth

"(O)wns," not ones.


On 2008 Jul 12 02:49 PM Think-About-It wrote:

> Ames, what do you know about TIE. Why do you like it? Boon Pickens
> ones less than 1% of the stock.
>

Cramer's Mad Money- How to Invest in a Bear Market (7/2/09)

Maybe I was too hard in calling Cramer entertainment a "fraud", it really is funny and he deserves credit for thoroughly entertaining us. But taking it too seriously to bet Ma and Pa's dairy farm, I cannot go there in good conscience. Booyah! Muhyah!

Cramer's Mad Money- How to Invest in a Bear Market (7/2/09)

Cramer is purely a television entertainer. Take any of his advice - buy, sell, hold, recovery, etc. - at a hazard to your own portfolio. What works for him cannot work for the common man. He has the gaul to proclaim that he "understands" the market; think fraud.

Still, the Crooks Be Winnin'

Koolmogul, You are so right. I own a whopping 155 shares of ALD, I would buy more if the price increases a bit. I originally bought when it was in the 20s; yes, I have lost alot. I march into the sound of the enemies cannister fire at close range, my bayonet gleaming and leading me Forward!


On 2008 Dec 20 12:37 PM Koolmogul wrote:

> Over my career as a cynical financial executive I picked up a few
> bits of wisdom from some of the folks I worked with. One was "You've
> got to believe SOMETHING". I choose to believe that the SEC knows
> what they are doing and that Einhorn is a crook who deserves to be
> put in the slammer. If there was anything wrong at Allied they would
> have been fined.

Seeking Green Opportunities? Think Rail

I am a happy owner of UNP. Any other parties suggest other railroad plays? Please..............

20 Stocks Which May Be Threatening Your Portfolio

Anyone have good opinion on CPST. Please let me know!! Thanks.
A good buddy suggested that I buy a couple hundred $ now of it.
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In the Bargain Bin: American Oriental Bioengineering

Jason, Many thanks for your prescient analysis. May I inquire as to where you found or did you develop the template for determing the net present value of the stock? Thanks! Jimmy

26 Stocks on the Updated 'Phoenix' List

Cam, Dear Author, I have money to buy 100 plus shares of HERO as part of a modest portfolio. Would you recommend such a purchase? If so, please, why? Many thanks, Jimmy in San Diego

Uranium Mining: 5 Investment Opportunities

Kristjan, Mr. Author. Thank you for the information on uranium. I have a modest portfolio in my non-401 accounts. I have *recently* bought 100s of CCJ, 125s of UEC, and 60s of TIE (titanium). Question: I am looking at a 5 year horizon, so I will be investing additional $500-1,000 monthly. What additional mining or refining stocks or ETFs should I consider? Many thanks for your response and that of your readers. Jimmy

The First Peru ETF Coming Mid-June

Michael, Mr. Author, Thank you for the information. Question: Would you invest $1,000 in this ETF if you had a five year redemption, sale horizon? Thank you for your answer!! Jimmy