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P/E And P/S Ratios

| April 30, 2008 | 0 Comments

As an investment banker I traveled extensively.  I had the opportunity to work in countries as diverse as Taiwan, Singapore, Great Britain, and France just to name a few.  During my travels I loved nothing more than meeting people from those countries.  While we may have spoken different languages, the language of business was always […]

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Warren Buffett Buying Shares Of Kraft

| April 9, 2008 | 0 Comments

Have you ever had a problem you couldn’t solve?  A project that you had never done before?  You had no idea where to start?  I know I have.  We all have.  So what do we do?  We seek out someone with experience and knowledge.  Someone who’s “been there, done that”. Most self help gurus and […]

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Trading Options Around Earnings Reports

| April 7, 2008 | 0 Comments

A few years back I was hunting in Montana with a good group of guys. Honestly, I’m not much of a hunter.  But I enjoy being outdoors in very beautiful places.  I also like the camaraderie one finds with a group of men all on a common mission. What I remember most were the stories […]

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Avoid Auto Manufacturer Stocks

| April 2, 2008 | 0 Comments

I’m always amazed at the stupid things people do.  From criminals who videotape their crimes to the way some celebrities act, I’m always astounded.  Think Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, and Michael Jackson just to name a few.  I’d like to think that the business world is different . . . but it really isn’t. It’s […]

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Large Funds’ End Of Quarter Trading Impacts Market

| March 26, 2008 | 0 Comments

I just got off the phone with Southwest Airlines. Booking a flight to San Francisco was a breeze. I’m flying out to the bay area in April for a wedding. A good friend, Babe (yes that’s his real name) is settling down, tying the knot and marrying the girl of his dreams. While sorting out […]

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Steps To Take With Your Portfolio In A Bear Market

| March 17, 2008 | 0 Comments

Are you scared yet?  I’m looking at the news of the Bear Stearns (BSC)  bailout – now takeover – and it makes me sick.  I know I wrote about this very topic Friday, but this is a huge news event and you need to know what’s going on.  You need to know the truth. This […]

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JP Morgan & The Fed Try To Rescue Bear Stearns

| March 14, 2008 | 0 Comments

Today major news hit the markets and we’re down more than 230 points on the Dow.  This is getting scary folks and is no joke.  In the last 24 hours, investment banking giant Bear Stearns (BSC) suffered a major liquidity crunch and is on the verge of collapsing.  JP Morgan Chase (JPM) and the Federal […]

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Dollar Cost Averaging

| March 10, 2008 | 0 Comments

I was talking with a good friend about his investing strategies over the weekend.  He got lucky and managed to exit the market at just the right point a few months back and now is sitting on some cash.  He’s thinking now might be a great time to buy into the market.  Despite a long […]

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Icahn Enterprises

| February 29, 2008 | 0 Comments

I have a guy.  His name is John and he is an expert when it comes to taxes.  He is so good he’s discovered IRS employees attending his tax seminars.  His business is consulting with financial planners and attorneys helping work through difficult tax situations. I have another guy when it comes to major home […]

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Support And Resistance Levels On The Dow

| February 15, 2008 | 0 Comments

I had the opportunity to meet with a very interesting investor recently. He works at a hedge fund putting to work more than $150 million. His focus . . . distressed debt.  Sensing an opportunity, I started questioning him about his investments and how he’s making money in this market. His response was surprising. “We […]

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