FBI Firearm Background Checks To Top 2M In February [View article]
I hear that reloading supplies are also starting to get sold out, outfits like Dillon Precision, RCBS, Hornady, etc. I don't think any of those are publicly traded though. Just one example http://bit.ly/13H4Hm2
FBI Firearm Background Checks To Top 2M In February [View article]
Actually a few real assault rifle are available, but they had to have been licensed and mfg'd before around 1985'ish. And Class III firearms are super expensive compared to the civilian models.
FBI Firearm Background Checks To Top 2M In February [View article]
I have been around long enough to see about 4 of these "gun control buying frenzies", and in the end the result is always the same: 1. Another 10-30 million extra guns (over normal purchases) is added to the civilian supply. 2. There is an average of about 1000 rounds of ammo sold for every gun (that includes .22 ammo, which is by far the biggest percentage) 3. Some crappy, poorly thought out, politically driven, knee jerk legislation is passed that does nothing at all to prevent illegal gun use. 4. Both sides pat themselves on the back and go home and crow to the constituents.
Energy Secretary Steven Chu is stepping down, possibly by next week, Bloomberg reports. Chu has drawn criticism from Republicans over support for solar companies and comments advocating higher gasoline prices. Chu's departure would make it a clean sweep of resignations from top members of Pres. Obama's energy team. [View news story]
His so-called Energy Team was only notable for accomplshing pretty much nothing.
Coca-Cola (KO +0.2%) steps into the debate on obesity with new two-minute ads airing on major cable networks. Though the company says the ads are designed to help raise awareness of its lower-calorie soda drinks, critics call them "damage control 101" in the wake of new laws setting caps on soda sizes in New York City and Cambridge, Massachusetts. [View news story]
What is not mentioned anywhere in any of the articles is that most US made soft drinks do not have "sugar", they have HFCS, which is basically all the calories of sugar without appetite suppression that sugar gives. Coke in Mexico and many other countries has real sugar.
Coca-Cola (KO +0.2%) steps into the debate on obesity with new two-minute ads airing on major cable networks. Though the company says the ads are designed to help raise awareness of its lower-calorie soda drinks, critics call them "damage control 101" in the wake of new laws setting caps on soda sizes in New York City and Cambridge, Massachusetts. [View news story]
What is funny about the size restrictions is that in general fruit juices are exempt, yet apple, cherry, and grape juice all have more sugar than Coke and Pepsi as a percentage.
As far as what the critics say about "damage control", the ones that need that are NYC and Cambridge for passing such stupid laws.
When people know more about Lindsey Lohan than about what is in their 401k, it tells me that things are a bit skewed. But not sure who is at fault - part I am sure goes all the way back to high school, where more time is spent on the Crimean War than on handling personal finances. But a lot more I think is that people are mentally lazy when it comes to learning about money, economics, and finance.
Longwei Petroleum: The Most Brazen China-Based U.S. Listed RTO To Date [View article]
It is illegal in China for the most part, but then again transparency is hardly China's strong suit. Much of is put forth as "privacy" concerns has little to do with privacy and a lot to do with protecting the interests of the CCP and it's benefactors (ie, bribe givers).
Skullcandy (SKUL -9.4%) plummets to new post-IPO lows after receiving a two-notch downgrade to Underperform from Jefferies, which cites a lack of pricing power and growing competition. The headphone vendor, which had 39.7% of its float shorted as of Dec. 14, now trades at 7x estimated 2012 EPS. [View news story]
Premium price vs premium quality I think is the issue. Not that the Skullcandy headphones are particularly bad, but a lot of the sales promotion has been based on style and faddishness vs real audio quality. The problem with that business model is that fads can change rapidly. I don't think the Skullcandy headphones are near as overpriced as the Bose, but it may have to change it's marketing to get back share.
Skullcandy (SKUL -9.4%) plummets to new post-IPO lows after receiving a two-notch downgrade to Underperform from Jefferies, which cites a lack of pricing power and growing competition. The headphone vendor, which had 39.7% of its float shorted as of Dec. 14, now trades at 7x estimated 2012 EPS. [View news story]
Problem is that Skullcandy is not one I would consider "premium" - they are more like Bose - middle-of-the-road and overpriced. For sound quality they don't compare with the real premium brands like Denon, Sennheisser, and Beyerdynamic.
But if it goes back under $6.75 it might be worth picking up a few shares.
As the White House keeps a tight lip on whether it plans to intervene in the looming port strike, the nation's business leaders are urging President Obama to invoke Taft-Hartley in order to ensure that 14 U.S. ports remain open. Unionized dockworkers have threatened to strike at 14 ports around the U.S. beginning this weekend, with the potential hit to the economy estimated at over $1B per day. [View news story]
Trying to discuss issues with you and Terry is like arguing with a pig - it accomplishes nothing and annoys the pig.
FBI Firearm Background Checks To Top 2M In February [View article]
FBI Firearm Background Checks To Top 2M In February [View article]
FBI Firearm Background Checks To Top 2M In February [View article]
FBI Firearm Background Checks To Top 2M In February [View article]
1. Another 10-30 million extra guns (over normal purchases) is added to the civilian supply.
2. There is an average of about 1000 rounds of ammo sold for every gun (that includes .22 ammo, which is by far the biggest percentage)
3. Some crappy, poorly thought out, politically driven, knee jerk legislation is passed that does nothing at all to prevent illegal gun use.
4. Both sides pat themselves on the back and go home and crow to the constituents.
Are Electronic Cigarettes A Genuine Threat To Big Tobacco? [View article]
Quite a few actually. All of those so-called "energy drinks" are basically nothing more than caffeine + a vitamin pill.
Annie's: Overstuffed And Ready To Drop [View article]
Energy Secretary Steven Chu is stepping down, possibly by next week, Bloomberg reports. Chu has drawn criticism from Republicans over support for solar companies and comments advocating higher gasoline prices. Chu's departure would make it a clean sweep of resignations from top members of Pres. Obama's energy team. [View news story]
Coca-Cola (KO +0.2%) steps into the debate on obesity with new two-minute ads airing on major cable networks. Though the company says the ads are designed to help raise awareness of its lower-calorie soda drinks, critics call them "damage control 101" in the wake of new laws setting caps on soda sizes in New York City and Cambridge, Massachusetts. [View news story]
Coca-Cola (KO +0.2%) steps into the debate on obesity with new two-minute ads airing on major cable networks. Though the company says the ads are designed to help raise awareness of its lower-calorie soda drinks, critics call them "damage control 101" in the wake of new laws setting caps on soda sizes in New York City and Cambridge, Massachusetts. [View news story]
As far as what the critics say about "damage control", the ones that need that are NYC and Cambridge for passing such stupid laws.
Investing In The Stone Age [View article]
Longwei Petroleum: The Most Brazen China-Based U.S. Listed RTO To Date [View article]
Longwei Petroleum: The Most Brazen China-Based U.S. Listed RTO To Date [View article]
Skullcandy (SKUL -9.4%) plummets to new post-IPO lows after receiving a two-notch downgrade to Underperform from Jefferies, which cites a lack of pricing power and growing competition. The headphone vendor, which had 39.7% of its float shorted as of Dec. 14, now trades at 7x estimated 2012 EPS. [View news story]
Skullcandy (SKUL -9.4%) plummets to new post-IPO lows after receiving a two-notch downgrade to Underperform from Jefferies, which cites a lack of pricing power and growing competition. The headphone vendor, which had 39.7% of its float shorted as of Dec. 14, now trades at 7x estimated 2012 EPS. [View news story]
But if it goes back under $6.75 it might be worth picking up a few shares.
As the White House keeps a tight lip on whether it plans to intervene in the looming port strike, the nation's business leaders are urging President Obama to invoke Taft-Hartley in order to ensure that 14 U.S. ports remain open. Unionized dockworkers have threatened to strike at 14 ports around the U.S. beginning this weekend, with the potential hit to the economy estimated at over $1B per day. [View news story]