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Gundlach has admitted mistakes in the past, things he will not do again. I like the fact that he brings it forward. We are all human.
His record is pretty good and his commentaries are interesting to listen to or read.
I find David's facts on the MFO audience quite revealing. Do the ones who don't participate in the discussion forum go elsewhere for banter? Or are they just plain busy with life that the few moments they do spend on MFO stimulate their investing b…
The deal with Iran is nothing. No change. Iran is going to do what Iran wants.
Greece, they want to be bailed out but on their terms only. They make Germany out to be overbearing because If Germany lends them money, they want conditions. Greece's …
Another discussion point in the Apple Store was regarding ApplePay. According to the staff, Apple is very happy regarding the rate of acceptance. The AppleWatch is seen as an enabler, something that will speed up that rate much more. Interestingly e…
40 word limit is ideal for any Blog site...after that the ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ factor is invoked..thinking is: if you can't say it in 40 words...you are boring....its true....
Must be a leftover of the Evelyn Woods Reading Dynamics era?
Donald Jr.…
@scott. I really like the 6. All the improvements you mentioned apply. The bigger screen is easier on the eyes and a bigger touch keyboard is more accurate in my situation. Removable batteries are going the way of dinosaurs. For the 4S, I paid $79 a…
@Crash, I wish they would put the same efforts into the airport in Manila as they do these gambling destinations. Two weeks ago, we transited the newest terminal. Open for a couple of years now and the air conditioning has stopped working already. …
The fact is that the hotel is part of the Resorts World complex there so lot of gamblers. Interesting side note, Marriot is adding another 300 rooms with a new wing plus a reception/ballroom addition to their existing plan. This hotel is only a coup…
The ER on this fund varies a bit. Last year I paid 1.62 if I recall correctly. This year 1.81 is correct. It is higher than normal for what I pay but with my last M* X-ray, my expense average was below average or very good so it's all relative. Yes,…
Greetings from Starbucks, having coffee and a scone for late breakfast.
I pared my AAPL back after the stock went back up a bit after the dump, basically sweeping profits. Bought BX with the profits.
@scott, Thanks. I knew the background and the dividend issue. Blackrock seems to be running on all cylinders. This has been in my Watchlist since you mentioned it several months ago but I had forgotten to keep track. My bad. This thread jolted my m…
A very emotionally based panic with the media fanning the flames. After the initial rise and dump of the markets, everyone will discover that it was not the end of the world as they were told.
It could open up some good buying opportunities.
This is attractive to younger investors for the most part and to those who don't want to mess with or think about their portfolios. For most of us here at MFO, it is something not of interest as we watch our own.
Thanks @MJG. New Zealand is definitely a place I want to visit someday. Beautiful country down there.
On the subject of math, we were required to purchase a slide rule in high school. I never got the hang of it. I still have it around somewhere.
They are playing football in Australia. Their football is actually fun to watch and with no pads, helmets or time outs, it is fast paced and bloody sometimes.
I was horrible in math during my school years. Calculators were very expensive back then. Now I use the calculator on my iPhone constantly.
If we add a e, we can name it Pie day. Any kind of pie is good.
Yes it was Roy Rogers indeed, although Gene Autry did sing as well.
It was a very sad day in 1970 when all the networks decided to cancel all the television westerns.
@Ted, I would have thought many more links than that but I have been told my…
@scott, Tokyo then Seattle and then Oregon. On the way back we will spend an extra day in Manila at Resorts World. No gambling but lots of shopping, both window and actual.
Actually Ted seems to be well controlled. My doctor told me a couple of years ago that the old 120/80 standard for blood pressure is being rethought. Having a lower second number is considered better these days.
The old medical standards are being…
Crash is correct. You have to have a long term vision on these funds. Envision how much India will advance in the next decade or two. Or, Vietnam, Malaysia, etc. Some regions will advance over others. Will aggressions slow the advances in Eastern E…
Commodities funds in general do not have a good record. There may be exceptions as always the case but I haven't seen one. A better idea would be to choose one commodity to track and invest in that. Gold is a classic choice.
With that said, there …
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@hank. "Everything seems superficial or dumbed down now."
I cannot argue with that view. Trying to find news or financial reporting that is in depth and well written and/or produced is pretty much impossible. MFO is certainly above and beyond an…
@hank. This is the only one I could think of.
http://money.cnn.com
FYI, AAPL might be braking on their downslide if they can get another up day.
Regards.
It has been many years since I subscribed to IBD. They were strongly conservative and pro business. That is their niche readership. Since I am conservative, it didn't bother me but again I don't remember any extreme politics from their writings. May…
