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Beacon Power: My Top Stock Pick for 2008

What a cheery report...how irresponsible! Please people, read annual report. Company has no client. Wait a minute--at the end of this year they will generate (ready for this?) 11,000 dollars profit! Company is swimming in debt and are warning to stockholders they will issue more securities to cover its debt. There is no prospect in 2008 or 2009. Maybe in the future when they will have actually client.

Cramer Continues to Dig a Sirius Hole for Himself

I think twice when I hear this guy recommending some stock I own. I know that it is time to sell. My opinion is--whatever he recommends--sell it or short it.

Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News

I found news of OPEC and Iran's "threat" the most interesting news. What's up with Mazel Tov wishes?

Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News

I read GOOG Android will be released in September.

Six Reasons To Buy China Soon

Toxxum, great comments. China is not consumer economy. It is based mainly on exports. I would not touch China unless we really know how economic situation really looks like. That means fall of communist regime. It's good that author is buying into regime's happy numbers. Makes their economy go, economy keeps going. lalala-all is well.

The Great Consumer Crash of 2009

1.You mentioned: A phenomenon called “expenditure cascade” has occurred in the U.S. according to Cornell Professor Robert Frank. When top earners build large multi-million dollar mansions, they shift the frame of reference for those just below them on the income scale."
People aspire to move up, mimic the life of rich. This is wrong of course, but it is a human nature that will not be stopped. Same thing --keeping up with your neighbors will always be there no matter what economy. People in slums do the same thing! This is true in the whole world, not only in America. But only in America you can make it from nowhere to multimillionaire. Aspiration for wanting more is not a bad thing. It fuels ambition to be the better than others, to make money. create business, etc.
2.If government would not punish our savings by taxing them, we could start saving more. What if government woud provide some incentive for savings? Our economy is based on sales and not savings. I am not sure if anything will change this.

3.I slightly disagree with your post 9/11 assesment of what US should have done. We all remember that. Terrorists wanted to cripple us financially. This is also one of their ongoing strategies. Stock market was rapidly sliding, people were scared home. Donating money did not boost economy.
4.Also I disagree that it was Bush whos objective was: housing for everybody. Bush did not create FHA. This idea stems from this kind of program. I don't know this, but I bet this idea stems from democrats.
If you look closely at retailers--most of them are old, or those who did not pay attention to trends, or overbuild. Retailers are hurting, but these particular retailers--reasons are more complex than just downturn.

Overall I really like your article. It brings clearity to this situation. We will need time to heal. Government actions will be crucial--you are right. This election will be nail biting for so many reasons. America needs experienced leader, not a cheerleader.

Which CEOs Have the Best and Worst Approval Ratings?

I would like some correlations here--most popular CEOs are those that are in relatively "well to do" in this economy. They are performing reasonably well. The only exception is JPM, which suggests that CEO is really special. I would not think much of the other top 10. Employees are like shareholders--when times are okay, employees have jobs, they think their CEO is doing good job.

Xilinx vs. Altera: Which Is the Real Growth Stock?

Wow. Great analysis. Thank you.

Wake Up America, You’re Sinking

I am from one of those countries that you cited that ties in infant mortality. I experienced social medicine first hand. Please don't kid yourself. Experience it and then you will love American system. It is not perfect, but when you are sick, you have the best equipment, best doctors in the world at your fingertips. Of course it is at cost. There should be some basic medicine for everybody. To promote socialisation of medicine is iresponsible.
Sir, you don't like America. Coming from different country I can appreciate America far better than you. Since you are such a Europhile, why don't you go live there for 20 years and then compare? I am so sick and tired that Americans believe what Europe is saying about America. Europe wants to feel superior-it is not. Europe consists of cynical bunch of countries and for a good reason. You belong there. Bon voyage!

eFuture's Cash Cow Keeps Getting Fatter

Please stop advertising to lure people into buying this junk. With your explanation it seems China is untouchable. And you really believe that China is not affected by global economy? Do you believe China has inflation problem? Do you believe China is overheated? Do you believe China's market is transparent? How do you judge performance in such market? Please. Spare me.

FTSE 100 Stock Market Seasonal Trend Analysis and the Obama Factor

Now where do you get that there will be this Obama victory optimism?
Although you did not say it directly, you are suggesting that Obama's victory would change economical pesimism...What does tour of Europe has to do with anything? Europe is not voting for US president (THANK GOD). Markets would be much destabilized with Obama as president. First of all we don't know what he wants to "change". He wants for EVERYBODY to have everything. These socialistic ideas are scary. Not to mention of being naive polititian. Pesimism of markets in inevidable with (GOD FORBID) victory of Hussein Obama.

Wall Street Says 'Oops'

Great article. Yes, whoever listens to "gurus" like Cramer will burn like charcoal. One time I set up for fun virtual funds for stocks he advised to buy -- I was shocked how bad he is. He is scoundrel. I learned to stay away from any stocks this guy recommends. He always advised to buy stocks that are on top when traders are selling. He is the only one who reaps the benefits from advising to fools. But with all of these "analysts"--if you say something with confidence, you are right! I thought with banks we will see more gentle writedowns. Those CEOs have no idea what's going on. Boost for banks will come from overall economy improvement. THat can happen when oil price will adjust to reasonable level and companies will start hiring again. We are still in a dark tunnel. Terrorist supporting counties of OPEC must enjoy bringing America and the world down. They already bought stakes in at least one bank. Next thing they will own half of our banks. I wish America would fight for herself. We should not accept cash from just anybody.

Bill Gross To 'President' Obama: Double The Deficit

Wow, that's moronic solution. Obviously he does not believe in free economy. Maybe Hugo Chavez needs advisor. Go for it Gross. Don't try to ruin future of America.

Why I Avoid the Euro Zone

This socialist side of Europe is out of control. However to put together "hated American and Chinese"--I object! I would blame on China many things and Europeans have right to do so. We are not on the same boat as China. While Europe has problems, they are nothing in comparison with communist China. I hate when people forget nature of China. If China achieves European freedom with their unions, democratic world would cheer. Author should remind himself to stay away from China zone too.

Archer Daniels Midland: Hanging on the Hedge

Wow. Very informative. Thank you.