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A few thoughts on where the market is going.

UPod posted on 09/18/09 at 08:19 PM

Reasons I feel the market will continue to rise: #1 My gut just tells me so.   Just like it told me not to sell when my portfolio was down over 50% which has since recovered every single cent a... more

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A WSJ opinion piece that should be noted by all individual investors

UPod posted on 08/25/09 at 09:17 PM

I think every TK member will find this opinion piece of interest http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204683204574356762902979926.html more

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Still Alive and Kicking

UPod posted on 08/22/09 at 11:00 AM

It's been quite a while since I've blogged out here. With the wife and kid are out of town this weekend, I figure now is a good opportunity to drop a line over a hot cup of Starbucks. The main re... more

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Think congress will give back their bail out bonuses?

UPod posted on 03/27/09 at 01:45 PM

Don't normally watch The Today Show,  but I happened to catch part of it this morning. They did a report on members of congress accepting donations from bailed out companies. Double Standard: Re... more

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Stewart vs Cramer

UPod posted on 03/13/09 at 04:35 PM

Several weeks ago mikebmassey posted a blog titled "John Stewart files a warning shot across CNBC's bow". It literally had me in tears from laughing so hard. The following is a continuation of his... more

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Your cost of the stimulus

UPod posted on 02/02/09 at 12:27 PM

Want an idea of how much the economic stimulus will cost you personally.... read on Might as well tell your kids they're screwed. more

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Sucks to be a California Taxpayer

UPod posted on 01/27/09 at 06:26 PM

Make sure you take a look at your tax withholding and make sure youf not giving uncle Sam an interest free loan.  You might not get that refund as quickly as you think.   It never made much sense t... more

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Bush's Reversal

UPod posted on 12/12/08 at 02:00 AM

Looks like congress called Bush's bluff and TARP money will be used as life support for GM/Chrysler. After the White House announces TARP money will be used,  the market will go higher.   The marke... more

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Credit Default Swaps - 60 minutes

UPod posted on 10/30/08 at 07:44 AM

There was a special on 60 minutes this past Sunday that talked about Credit Default Swaps.  I watched it yesterday online.  I thought it was a good piece - especially the historical aspect of it. I... more

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Started a new group

UPod posted on 09/12/08 at 05:47 AM

Check it out - TKCBEI'm sure TradeKing's lawyers will look this over.  In which case, if it's taken down.  That's fine.  I promise my feelings won't be hurt.    more

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The Oracle tightens the reigns

UPod posted on 09/10/08 at 04:10 AM

Looks like the Oracle is preparing for the big mess that coming towards us..... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122101423745118083.html?mod=todays_us_nonsub_money_and_investing  more

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Lehman

UPod posted on 09/09/08 at 08:46 AM

The stock is currently down over 45%.   Do you think the Fed is gonna bail them out too?  It seems like a pretty popular thing to do these days.   I wouldn't be surprised to see another Sunday even... more

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The effect of elections on the stock market ( follow up )

UPod posted on 09/08/08 at 09:39 AM

I enjoy reading Jason Zweig's column "The Intelligent Investor" in the weekend edition of the WSJ.  I wanted to post his column from this past weekend since the topic blends with my last blog posth... more

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Presidential Elections / Stock Market Cycles

UPod posted on 09/04/08 at 11:45 AM

A very good paper by Marshall D. Nickles, EdD http://gbr.pepperdine.edu/043/stocks.html  A very worthwhile read.  Please check it out if you have a moment.  It's not overly long.    Based on histo... more

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Warren Buffet Portfolio Analysis

UPod posted on 08/29/08 at 10:17 AM

Second post in a day.  It's been a slow Friday.  Seem like everyone is getting an early jump on Labor Day Weekend. I'm into spreadsheets big time.  I use them for everything.  The single most diss... more

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Bloomberg for I-Phone

UPod posted on 08/29/08 at 03:36 AM

A couple weeks ago I broke down and purchased an I-Phone 3G, and I must say that so for, the $199 has been worth every penny.  Lately, there have been numerous reports of people getting horrible 3G... more

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Gibber Jabber

UPod posted on 08/11/08 at 11:41 AM

 Oil prices have been dropping and dropping fast, my head is spinning from the pop we’ve seen in the retail over the past several trading sessions. Did the credit crisis go away all of a sudden?C... more

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The Pickens Plan

UPod posted on 08/08/08 at 03:59 AM

Just wondering what peoples thoughts are on T.Boon Pickens' energy plan. Is it just coincidence that oil has fallen by 20% since he announced his plan? I'm all for harnessing as much wind powe... more

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The next hot commodity

UPod posted on 08/07/08 at 08:08 AM

I think pumpkins will be the next hot commodity - even more so than corn or wheat.  Don't believe me?  Check this out more

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Fast Money - Segment discussing options boom

UPod posted on 07/23/08 at 12:40 PM

Because I had the day off work today (we had our 20 week ultrasound today - it's a girl! ),I happened to catch Fast Money at 4:00.   They had a segment that discussed the huge increase in options v... more

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