Wednesday, August 31, 2011

The Haiku of Finance for 08/31/11

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Big phone merger blocked Ma Bell's plan in jeopardy Pay deal break-up fee?

Solar Bankruptcies Just Getting Started In U.S.

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First Evergreen Solar decided to close up shop .  Now Solyndra has announced that it can't compete in solar panels and is declaring bank...
Tuesday, August 30, 2011

The Haiku of Finance for 08/30/11

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Joe Six Pack spent more But where did he find the guts? Confidence is low

New Boeing 737 Engine Benefits Weigh Against Fleet Age And Route Profitability

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Kudos to Boeing (BA) for trying to do right by its customers and the environment.  Airlines are sensitive to fuel costs and Boeing wants t...
Monday, August 29, 2011

The Haiku of Finance for 08/29/11

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BofA needs cash Sold stake in big Chinese bank That won't be enough

Big Global Banks Go Nuts Over New Basel Capital Rules

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Big banks are turning into big babies right before our eyes.  They're whining about the new Basel capital surcharges that they fear wil...

Brief Alpha-D Update for 8/29/11

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I'm really starting to think that options with weekly expirations will become a regular part of my portfolio.  The covered calls I wrot...
Sunday, August 28, 2011

The Limerick of Finance for 08/28/11

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Central bankers push leaders to spend Saying stimulus helps economies mend But with debt up to "here" Renewed growth's nowh...
Saturday, August 27, 2011

Schwab's LIBOR Lawsuit Aims At TBTF Banks

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I like Charles Schwab (SCHW), both the man and his brokerage.  He persevered against all odds and built a major brokerage from nothing.  Th...
Friday, August 26, 2011

The Haiku of Finance for 08/26/11

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The Alfidi Fund My one fund to rule them all Just like Frodo's ring

European Market Detonation Countdown

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It's hard to count down to economic annihilation when the world's central bankers keep pushing back the minute hand on the clock.  ...
Thursday, August 25, 2011

China Winning Over Manufacturers With Rare Earths

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China's strategic gamble on its rare earth metal resources is starting to pay off big time.  Foreign manufacturers are beginning to bui...

Buffett Expects Bank Of America Bailout

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In an age of crony capitalism, it's important to identify the cronies.  Their investment decisions provide lessons in minimizing the im...
Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Solar Developers Making Huge Mistake Near Blythe

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The rush into clean energy will generate mistakes on the way to generating power.  Solar Trust of America is about to make a big mistake ne...
Tuesday, August 23, 2011

China's Auditors Flat On Their Backs

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My regular readers know that I've been long FXI for quite some time as a long-term bet on China's growth.  That country is still go...