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https://www.azcentral.com/story/money/investing/2020/05/24/looking-higher-yields-try-convertible-securities-covered-calls/5251111002/
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Hi Sir Bee:
every few days:
ibd
seeking alpha
sometimes boglehead
morning stars
bespoke premium
motley fool
Nasdaq lots junk articles
etf
investorplace
yahoofinance
google finance
every day - - marketwatch
sometimes cnn nytimes LAtimes have vari…
NEJM findings
Remdesivir for the Treatment of Covid-19 — Preliminary Report
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2007764?query=RP
Abstract
Background
Although several therapeutic agents have been evaluated for the treatment of coronaviru…
@_MikeM. Hi Sir, Yes I called the rep earlier today at fidelity. They says around 2.5% loans w/ attached to 401k but I only talked to Fidelity Rep 800number, not 401K department so they may have false-information. You can call to find out.
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We maybe back to summer 2015 again..both candidates have excess garbage. One is a constant liar/has frequent outbursts and the other doesn't remember if he lied or not.
https://www.usnews.com/news/elections/articles/2020-05-22/trump-focuses-on-att…
Trump related daily news...
Potus wants open church asap..I told my frail 70s yo Mother and Papa [whom are extremely devoted previously], none if them want to go to large gatherings presently...they may go if vaccines or effective therapies are av…
Called fidelity they says the have mortgage loans business loans/cars loans but need your 401k funds to hedge/collateral, rates 2.5% [? Similar to margins but rates maybe little less]
Maybe best to use local credit unions
Penfed usually have be…
https://www.fidelity.com/viewpoints/personal-finance/picking-mortgage
Hi sir thought saw something posted previously when went to Fidelity w mother regarding mortgage couple of years ago. I think you can potentially get a mortgage with an affi…
Vegas polls 2020 past few days: Uncle Trumpodunno -130, [use to be hover around {-135} {-145} before the viral crash]. Uncle Sleepy Joe +125
Any wagers out there?
Thinking buying Kleenex + Kleenex stocks early Nov 2020
The infectious disease physician from local hospital states
*HCQ is that it changes acidity and prevents Covid 19 from attaching to the ACE receptor. Was somewhat surprised to see a few published papers mainly retrospective analysis that show shor…
follow up articles
https://www.kitco.com/news/2020-05-19/Gold-silver-prices-pause-after-recent-solid-gains.html
News) - Gold and silver prices are trading near steady in early action Tuesday, on some normal chart consolidation and pausing after re…
what happens if trump has major health issues/falls and cracked his skulls/admitted to hospitals, Pence also gets covid and also quarantine for few wks. Forever sober Nancy takes over in the interim? Maybe a dream come true for many
Hi sir Crash, hope he takes it w a few spoons of lysol to keep his sanity and coolness..hope he has a healthy heart without any rhythm issues or he maybe on the floor one day, that would be nice [similar to that time when Clinton had that moment of …
maybe many folks should be more proactive take HQC same as POTUS, for preventative measures
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/trump-says-hes-taking-malaria-drug-to-protect-against-virus/ar-BB14gGDF?ocid=spartandhp
maybe take extra spoons o…
dont know, but many people will laughing their ways to the bank today. I think many near retirements may bail out soon [if close to end 2018 or 2019 highs soon 27s or 28k]
Just like they were nose diving down late Feb/Early-mid March, now it headi…
Good morning, have place orders for buys: VDE, VONG, UNH, ITOT, SPY. New monies from 5/15 dividends and got paid last Fri.
Will sell 50% of BRK.B [Stocks perform same as Buffet's recent energy levels - maybe more idle past few years].
We are h…
I sold 50% of brk.b, Warren maybe too old to do things now, may not be as vibrant as he once was, under performed compared to sp500 past few yrs so I pulled the plug. Even he recommended to buy sp500 during last speech
https://www.google.com/amp/…
Hi sir kings53man
Prob..many pundits are saying and singing same themes similar after 2008 crash, feds pumping massive amounts cash into systems to keep it afloat otherwise dows maybe at 10k now
While in England they maybe sacrifice sick ones for prosperity economic recovery because they think they will achieve Herd immunity due to antibody immunity testings. Who knows. We maybe sayings covid19 could be new annual flu and let them run thei…
Related Wuhan case recurrences
https://skugal.org/2020/05/13/wuhan-reopened-last-month-now-new-coronavirus-infections-spark-mass-testing-and-renewed-fears-2/
Related covid19 news...new normalcy..enjoy
Coronavirus Forces Gulf States to Reckon With Their Scores of Migrant Workers
A new cluster of cases in Seoul tests South Korea’s easing. Belarus held a tank parade.
Published May 9, 2020
Updated May 1…
@_sir MikeM...I feel you 55% of the time, 47 yo but mentally 28 yo, physically 65 yo (especially after long hrs/days of work).
Been adding more energy vde vang2045, and start new positions in biogen/vong few days ago.
Holding on for the rough v…
Hello
We may find out by end of summer-mid falls/after presumptive media-driven news regarding colossal massive deaths [maybe supposed to be 2 -3 millionss by time we are done] from covid19 rebounds.
Prelim numbers could be ~ ? 30x to 80x off ba…
Fyi -Gold have been on a tear 10-20s%+ return past few months
maybe mid-long term returns could be questionable indeed if equity market bounce back
https://www.google.com/amp/s/seekingalpha.com/amp/news/3572185-gold-etfs-already-annual-inflow-record
Since inception of TLT since early 2001s {after presumptive [>2.5 major crashes]} until Friday, according to google.com/finance
iShares Barclays 20+ Yr Treas.Bond
167.13 USD
95.45%
S&P 500 Index
2,817.17 USD
162.27%
The past few wks show…
Hi sir catch22
UPMC doctor argues COVID-19 not as deadly as feared, says its hospitals will shift back to normal
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/04/umpc-argues-covid-19-not-as-deadly-as-feared-says-its-hospitals-will-shift-back-to-normal.html
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virus data may not be that deadly after all the precautions measures implemented. Some predict maybe 0.45-0.9% death rate now instead of 4-10% initially, (1-3 millions death feb20 if antibodies tests statistics are somewhat predictative). Hopeful…
Thankyou sir Old_Skeet;
What fund(s) have you consistently added to /place new monies to past 12 months
How did you do last quater /ytd [neg 7%down?] Rough estimates if you don't mind discussing/disclose
Thx folks...so many things happened recently to us and family. We were severely under stress many folks out had to cover. One family also were exposed [maybe caughtfrom me who knows]. We are very blessed, we are ok now. We are nearly back near…
Majority may probably get better. Family was/[? from me? ]is heavily exposed (even w ppe and proper precautions working in medicine floor and sub acute setting]. She had stay home feel very bad few days....did not get tested because was long wa…
Foomow up articles
Bonds funds with biggest net outflow ytd
https://www.financial-planning.com/list/coronavirus-lands-corporate-credit-atop-bond-fund-outflows-ranking-in-2020
https://www.investors.com/etfs-and-funds/etf-leaders/bond-funds-do-job-…
Yes Sirs!.. up +3s% today. hope finish strong/ or we may end up flat again like yesterday
Just wait until jobs reports/unemployment/earning outings next few weeks, we maybe having another 3-9% down days
In a blink of an eye, many will start writi…
