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Jims Tweets- aiki14: Have to go and take care of some biz here in the Philly area, gonna be the 1st time I've worn shoes (except to play golf) in 6 months :( May 18, 2012
- aiki14: 'Smart car' size turtle fossil discovered in Colombia http://t.co/w9bx4xeE It's latin name means Turtle that goes zero to sixty in 3-5 days May 18, 2012
- aiki14: @ppearlman In lobby of hotel heard 3 guys talking $FB, all seemed to agree it was can't miss. I think they are apparel salesmen. #I'llPass May 18, 2012
- aiki14: @Bullballs02 @KeithMcCullough Why would you expect moral behavior out of Mr. Blodget, he's a criminal. Unrepentant http://t.co/NIb5aZ25 May 18, 2012
- aiki14: Pundits saying buying $FB today you must have a long term time frame, means you'll be able to get it cheaper b4 you make any money May 18, 2012
- aiki14: @ScottAHolden @hblodget @jeffmacke @ericjackson Thanks for the RT scott, that's pretty lofty company for me $FB May 18, 2012
- aiki14: @AGORACOM He has been irritating me more of late, but I thought it was me evolving a sense of taste, could be him as well May 18, 2012
- aiki14: @moorehn Going to trial with a lawyer who considers your whole life-style a Crime in Progress is not a happy prospect. Hunter S. Thompson May 18, 2012
- aiki14: @infovestment @sentwiment Thanks. If there are 35k tweets that has to be quite a number of views, if even a 10th of followers view May 18, 2012
- aiki14: @infovestment Based on what data? Surely there are more StockTwits users in the 25-54 than the 54K CNBC Squawkbox got yesterday May 18, 2012
Monthly Archives: November 2009
My take on the future of Dubai
The news has been full of the events in Dubai over the last 4 days, and its effects on the markets here in the states and abroad. I believe for several reasons which I will expand upon today is that … Continue reading
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A Few Words of Thanksgiving
I thought I would take some time on this holiday to express my gratitude to all of you who have read this blog, and for the kind words and thoughts you’ve expressed to me. I wish to thank all the … Continue reading
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Why we bailed out the Banks
When the economy cratered last year there was much blame to spread around and myriad causes to be analyzed. When Secretary Paulson, in a condition of abject panic, went to congress with the request for emergency funding to rescue the … Continue reading
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Congress Looks at Reforming Fed
While I have been a supporter of the Federal Reserve returning to it’s original mandate the thought of Congress moving rapidly and legislating change in the current heated atmosphere is disconcerting. The odds of the Congress addressing the Feds key … Continue reading
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Mr. Geithner's "Deeply" Held Belief
Mr Geithner, speaking to reporters in Japan yesterday made several statements in which he espoused his belief in a strong dollar policy. “I believe deeply that it’s very important for the U.S. and the economic health of the U.S. that … Continue reading
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A "Manhattan Project" for Energy Independence
The United States produces 10% of the world’s petroleum and consumes 24% or roughly 20 Million Barrels per Day (MMbd). The Energy Information Agency (EIA) estimates we import 13.5 MMbd. Today oil is around $80 a barrel (bbl). World Production … Continue reading
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Is There a Trade War Between China and the U.S.?
Recent policy decisions by the Obama administration imposing duties on certain goods imported from the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) and the actions of the PRC in response to these duties have resulted in a straining of the relationship between … Continue reading
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The Rest of the IMF Gold
On September 18, 2009, the IMF Executive Board approved the sale of 403.3 metric tons of gold (12.97 million ounces), which amounts to one-eighth of the Fund’s total holdings of gold. As you know the IMF sold 200 tonnes of … Continue reading
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SEC Nabs Insider Traders, but what about the Little Guy?
The SEC led by its new Chairperson Mary Schapiro is attempting to refurbish it’s reputation and taking an aggressive stance against Insider Traders and malignant Hedge Funds and this is no doubt a good thing. But it will protect a … Continue reading
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India and China and Gold, Oh My
The Reserve Bank of India in an off market transaction purchased 200 Metric Tonnes of Gold Bullion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Several things made this both interesting and market moving. First, the magnitude of the purchase was surprising. … Continue reading
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