What would you do?

[stroh]

Oh - and Warren Buffet says he's investing in the markets again too.  Right now.  One of the worlds savviest investors is buying US stocks right now.  So no matter what you think of me - there ya go.

But which ones? 

He didn't really say.  Guess that's what makes him savvy.

Buy American.  I am.

Just wanted to revisit this after a discussion today with someone.  No idea what Buffet is buying, however.....

GE - a company that's clearly not going away, prices are down right now, dividends are up.
BP - same as above.  BP is also one of the few oil companies that actually IS putting money into alternative energy.
DHI - one of the largest home builders in the nation ('the' largest probably).  Housing will be respectable again one day, this company will be there.


* The above is being shared with a safe harbor wrapper around it.

You're wrong about that one, but I do agree with your other points.  Every major oil company is spending money looking into alternative energy, and you can expect those expenditures to increase heavily in the coming years. 

Two of the largest projects I am involved with now deal exclusively with alternative energy sources, and I have been told to expect more capital $ being funneled in that direction.  Sorry I can't elaborate more, but believe me there isn't an oil company around that believes in long term sustainability with fossil fuels.

If it involves flux capacitors, or Mr. Fusion, just give us a little sign.

Adjust your underwear.

[hobbit]

Oh - and Warren Buffet says he's investing in the markets again too.  Right now.  One of the worlds savviest investors is buying US stocks right now.  So no matter what you think of me - there ya go.

But which ones? 

He didn't really say.  Guess that's what makes him savvy.

Buy American.  I am.

Just wanted to revisit this after a discussion today with someone.  No idea what Buffet is buying, however.....

GE - a company that's clearly not going away, prices are down right now, dividends are up.
BP - same as above.  BP is also one of the few oil companies that actually IS putting money into alternative energy.
DHI - one of the largest home builders in the nation ('the' largest probably).  Housing will be respectable again one day, this company will be there.


* The above is being shared with a safe harbor wrapper around it.

You're wrong about that one, but I do agree with your other points.  Every major oil company is spending money looking into alternative energy, and you can expect those expenditures to increase heavily in the coming years. 

Two of the largest projects I am involved with now deal exclusively with alternative energy sources, and I have been told to expect more capital $ being funneled in that direction.  Sorry I can't elaborate more, but believe me there isn't an oil company around that believes in long term sustainability with fossil fuels.

Its my understanding (not first hand knowledge) that BP is putting a larger percentage of money (investment-profit ratio) into alternative energy than others.

[campy]

Oh - and Warren Buffet says he's investing in the markets again too.  Right now.  One of the worlds savviest investors is buying US stocks right now.  So no matter what you think of me - there ya go.

But which ones? 

He didn't really say.  Guess that's what makes him savvy.

Buy American.  I am.

Just wanted to revisit this after a discussion today with someone.  No idea what Buffet is buying, however.....

GE - a company that's clearly not going away, prices are down right now, dividends are up.
BP - same as above.  BP is also one of the few oil companies that actually IS putting money into alternative energy.
DHI - one of the largest home builders in the nation ('the' largest probably).  Housing will be respectable again one day, this company will be there.


* The above is being shared with a safe harbor wrapper around it.

You're wrong about that one, but I do agree with your other points.  Every major oil company is spending money looking into alternative energy, and you can expect those expenditures to increase heavily in the coming years. 

Two of the largest projects I am involved with now deal exclusively with alternative energy sources, and I have been told to expect more capital $ being funneled in that direction.  Sorry I can't elaborate more, but believe me there isn't an oil company around that believes in long term sustainability with fossil fuels.

Its my understanding (not first hand knowledge) that BP is putting a larger percentage of money (investment-profit ratio) into alternative energy than others.

Well, from what I understand, that is exactly what BP wants you to think.  BP has had their respected eyes blackened following a few incidents in the recent years...namely the Texas City and Prudhoe Bay incidents.

I still believe BP is a good investment, but don't be shortsighted on some of the other less vocal proponents and owners of alternative energy.

[Clive]

If it involves flux capacitors, or Mr. Fusion, just give us a little sign.

Adjust your underwear.

Are you taking that as a sign -- or are you just into guys adjusting their underwear?

[stroh]

If it involves flux capacitors, or Mr. Fusion, just give us a little sign.

Adjust your underwear.

Are you taking that as a sign -- or are you just into guys adjusting their underwear?

Well both I guess.

No different than getting a free Fleshight for voting 2 weeks ago really.

Win-win.

[gleek]

Oh - and Warren Buffet says he's investing in the markets again too.  Right now.  One of the worlds savviest investors is buying US stocks right now.  So no matter what you think of me - there ya go.

But which ones? 

He didn't really say.  Guess that's what makes him savvy.

Buy American.  I am.

Just wanted to revisit this after a discussion today with someone.  No idea what Buffet is buying, however.....

GE - a company that's clearly not going away, prices are down right now, dividends are up.
BP - same as above.  BP is also one of the few oil companies that actually IS putting money into alternative energy.
DHI - one of the largest home builders in the nation ('the' largest probably).  Housing will be respectable again one day, this company will be there.


* The above is being shared with a safe harbor wrapper around it.

Geez, I hope nobody bought GE on 18th. It's trading down below 13 from 16+ just a couple of days ago and 20+ at the beginning of the month.

Speaking of Warren Buffett, he's feeling the effects of a *feces*ty stock market too. Berkshire Hathaway Class A is trading below 77K this morning, and yesterday it had the worst single-day loss since Black Monday in 1987. Just recently as September 19th, it closed at 147K.

[hobbit]

Geez, I hope nobody bought GE on 18th. It's trading down below 13 from 16+ just a couple of days ago and 20+ at the beginning of the month.

And it may go down more.  But that doesn't change my mind about it being a good stock to own right now - i.e., BUY status.

If ya'll want to be day traders, quit your jobs and let me know how it goes for you.  If you're trying to guess the bottoms on particular stocks, you're sure to miss them.  I'm investing for retirement, and suspect that most are as well - so again, it helps to ditch the day trader mentality.  Not only will it build a nice retirement nest egg for you (unless you're set to retire in the next 12 months), it also relieves stress.

[gleek]

Geez, I hope nobody bought GE on 18th. It's trading down below 13 from 16+ just a couple of days ago and 20+ at the beginning of the month.

And it may go down more.  But that doesn't change my mind about it being a good stock to own right now - i.e., BUY status.

If ya'll want to be day traders, quit your jobs and let me know how it goes for you.  If you're trying to guess the bottoms on particular stocks, you're sure to miss them.  I'm investing for retirement, and suspect that most are as well - so again, it helps to ditch the day trader mentality.  Not only will it build a nice retirement nest egg for you (unless you're set to retire in the next 12 months), it also relieves stress.

Buying a stock because it SEEMS like a good buy is the daytrading mentality. Look at the fundamentals of the company, and you'll see that stock should be rated an "avoid". You need only take a cursory look at their lines of business to see that the company is at huge risk of collapsing--on a monumental scale. Aside from selling light bulbs and appliances to consumers, the main products GE sells aren't something you can find at a big box store and buy with a credit card. They manufacture *feces* like gas turbine engines for power plants, aircraft engines, and locomotives. With the current state of the credit market, who the hell is going to be buying these products? Why is GE seeking foreign investors unless they had a liquidity problem? Right now, I can see GE falling to $5/share just as easily as I see it bouncing back to $20.

[hobbit]

Geez, I hope nobody bought GE on 18th. It's trading down below 13 from 16+ just a couple of days ago and 20+ at the beginning of the month.

And it may go down more.  But that doesn't change my mind about it being a good stock to own right now - i.e., BUY status.

If ya'll want to be day traders, quit your jobs and let me know how it goes for you.  If you're trying to guess the bottoms on particular stocks, you're sure to miss them.  I'm investing for retirement, and suspect that most are as well - so again, it helps to ditch the day trader mentality.  Not only will it build a nice retirement nest egg for you (unless you're set to retire in the next 12 months), it also relieves stress.

Buying a stock because it SEEMS like a good buy is the daytrading mentality. Look at the fundamentals of the company, and you'll see that stock should be rated an "avoid". You need only take a cursory look at their lines of business to see that the company is at huge risk of collapsing--on a monumental scale. Aside from selling light bulbs and appliances to consumers, the main products GE sells aren't something you can find at a big box store and buy with a credit card. They manufacture *feces* like gas turbine engines for power plants, aircraft engines, and locomotives. With the current state of the credit market, who the hell is going to be buying these products? Why is GE seeking foreign investors unless they had a liquidity problem? Right now, I can see GE falling to $5/share just as easily as I see it bouncing back to $20.

Seems like a good buy?  That's what I said?  Yeah, I must really be that simplistic.  I'm unaware of GEs diversified portfolio, I had no idea they were seeking additional partnerships (cus golly, they never do that), and I picked them because I like the pretty logo.  Gee, ya got me.  I'm just a fool.  Gosh, by simply googling 'GE' you know so much more than me.  I'll crawl back in my hole now.

[gleek]

Geez, I hope nobody bought GE on 18th. It's trading down below 13 from 16+ just a couple of days ago and 20+ at the beginning of the month.

And it may go down more.  But that doesn't change my mind about it being a good stock to own right now - i.e., BUY status.

If ya'll want to be day traders, quit your jobs and let me know how it goes for you.  If you're trying to guess the bottoms on particular stocks, you're sure to miss them.  I'm investing for retirement, and suspect that most are as well - so again, it helps to ditch the day trader mentality.  Not only will it build a nice retirement nest egg for you (unless you're set to retire in the next 12 months), it also relieves stress.

Buying a stock because it SEEMS like a good buy is the daytrading mentality. Look at the fundamentals of the company, and you'll see that stock should be rated an "avoid". You need only take a cursory look at their lines of business to see that the company is at huge risk of collapsing--on a monumental scale. Aside from selling light bulbs and appliances to consumers, the main products GE sells aren't something you can find at a big box store and buy with a credit card. They manufacture *feces* like gas turbine engines for power plants, aircraft engines, and locomotives. With the current state of the credit market, who the hell is going to be buying these products? Why is GE seeking foreign investors unless they had a liquidity problem? Right now, I can see GE falling to $5/share just as easily as I see it bouncing back to $20.

Seems like a good buy?  That's what I said?  Yeah, I must really be that simplistic.  I'm unaware of GEs diversified portfolio, I had no idea they were seeking additional partnerships (cus golly, they never do that), and I picked them because I like the pretty logo.  Gee, ya got me.  I'm just a fool.  Gosh, by simply googling 'GE' you know so much more than me.  I'll crawl back in my hole now.

Oh, pardon me. You must have some profound information about company that the rest of us aren't privvy to. Maybe you're even an employee or work for one of their suppliers. I guess that's the kind of advice that we, as investors, should all be seeking instead of doing our own research (even it may be through Google). I deserve to be ridiculed for even trying to do a simple, common sense analysis of how a company might be affected by the credit crunch. After all, it's GE. The bluest of all blue chips. It's just a figment of my imagination that it's fallen from nearly $600B in market cap to $130B. All those people and institutions who bailed on GE must have done their research through Google too. My apologies for doubting you.

[Fuzzy]

Investors and  institutions have bailed on almost everyone. Market cap shrinkages like GE are not uncommon these days. There are good buys out there for long term investors.

[Blader]

Geez, I hope nobody bought GE on 18th. It's trading down below 13 from 16+ just a couple of days ago and 20+ at the beginning of the month.

And it may go down more.  But that doesn't change my mind about it being a good stock to own right now - i.e., BUY status.

If ya'll want to be day traders, quit your jobs and let me know how it goes for you.  If you're trying to guess the bottoms on particular stocks, you're sure to miss them.  I'm investing for retirement, and suspect that most are as well - so again, it helps to ditch the day trader mentality.  Not only will it build a nice retirement nest egg for you (unless you're set to retire in the next 12 months), it also relieves stress.

Buying a stock because it SEEMS like a good buy is the daytrading mentality. Look at the fundamentals of the company, and you'll see that stock should be rated an "avoid". You need only take a cursory look at their lines of business to see that the company is at huge risk of collapsing--on a monumental scale. Aside from selling light bulbs and appliances to consumers, the main products GE sells aren't something you can find at a big box store and buy with a credit card. They manufacture *feces* like gas turbine engines for power plants, aircraft engines, and locomotives. With the current state of the credit market, who the hell is going to be buying these products? Why is GE seeking foreign investors unless they had a liquidity problem? Right now, I can see GE falling to $5/share just as easily as I see it bouncing back to $20.

Seems like a good buy?  That's what I said?  Yeah, I must really be that simplistic.  I'm unaware of GEs diversified portfolio, I had no idea they were seeking additional partnerships (cus golly, they never do that), and I picked them because I like the pretty logo.  Gee, ya got me.  I'm just a fool.  Gosh, by simply googling 'GE' you know so much more than me.  I'll crawl back in my hole now.

Oh, pardon me. You must have some profound information about company that the rest of us aren't privvy to. Maybe you're even an employee or work for one of their suppliers. I guess that's the kind of advice that we, as investors, should all be seeking instead of doing our own research (even it may be through Google). I deserve to be ridiculed for even trying to do a simple, common sense analysis of how a company might be affected by the credit crunch. After all, it's GE. The bluest of all blue chips. It's just a figment of my imagination that it's fallen from nearly $600B in market cap to $130B. All those people and institutions who bailed on GE must have done their research through Google too. My apologies for doubting you.

Now, now, now, gentlemen.  That is enough of that.  Show some decorum, this is a Golf Board, afterall.

If you want to continue this, please take it to the yahoo finance message boards

[hobbit]

Investors and  institutions have bailed on almost everyone. Market cap shrinkages like GE are not uncommon these days. There are good buys out there for long term investors.

Unless I say so, then it sets off gleeks contrarian trigger.  I swear, if I said the sky was blue he'd argue against me.

[Clive]