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Post by djAdvocate on Aug 2, 2017 23:39:25 GMT -5
I wonder why they do not list Tesla numbers. how about you find out and get back to us?
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Post by djAdvocate on Aug 2, 2017 23:48:52 GMT -5
It boggles the mind how people hope Trump fails and brings the country down to prove a point. Keep it up! You will get there! i hear you, bro. watched people do it for EIGHT YEARS under Obama. you have my sympathies. here you go, old buddy: i feel your "pain". but for the record, that is not what i am doing here. i am just reporting on facts. if you have other facts you wish to report, there is nothing i can do (or would wish to do) to stop you.
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 3, 2017 2:03:14 GMT -5
I'm happy and my investments are happy. Trump could get more serious about stopping immigration and getting illegals and other problems out of this country but with the bleeding hearts everywhere not being satisfied until this country is 3rd world or taken over by lunatics, good luck.
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Post by tallguy on Aug 3, 2017 3:07:07 GMT -5
It HAS been taken over by lunatics, or haven't you been watching the news at all?
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 3, 2017 3:16:12 GMT -5
Your idea of lunatics and mine differ.
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Post by djAdvocate on Aug 3, 2017 10:45:50 GMT -5
Your idea of lunatics and mine differ. clearly.
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Post by djAdvocate on Aug 3, 2017 11:00:05 GMT -5
I'm happy and my investments are happy. this is also related to the weak dollar: www.marketwatch.com/story/heres-a-roundabout-way-that-government-dysfunction-is-lifting-stocks-2017-08-02According to Goldman Sachs, “dollar weakness contributed to a 14% rise in earnings per share during [the first quarter], the highest pace of growth since 2011.” The second-quarter reporting season is still ongoing, but whereas the U.S. dollar index fell 1.6% over the first quarter, it dropped 4.9% over the second, suggesting the earnings boost could be larger. but it won't last. if you want to understand why, read the article.
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Post by djAdvocate on Sept 2, 2017 9:58:37 GMT -5
dollar is now down 9.5% this year. gold is +17% jobs report just out: Employers added 1,189,000 jobs in February through August, according to data released Friday.
That falls short of the 1,375,000 jobs created during Obama's last seven months. of course, this is hardly surprising. it is much harder to add 1M jobs to an economy that is basically at full employment than it is to add 1M jobs prior to that. but admitting that the economy was near full employment would have run against the dour messaging used during the campaign. that works great for getting into office, but is pretty much a recipe for "failure to deliver" which we are bound to see now. economic growth picked up slightly to what i would call the upper end of the recent historical range. what we really need is not more jobs right now. in fact, we probably need less jobs. what we need is better paying jobs. jobs that keep up with inflation for the 50% below median income. jobs that provide health benefits. jobs that are secure enough to allow families to buy homes. but, of course, nobody campaigned on that, except maybe Sanders. it was a campaign promise that a thoughtful executive could probably deliver on. so, instead, we are left with this: job insecurity, failure to keep up with inflation, inability to buy a home. how is that going to make us Great again, i have no idea. oh wait, i know- corporate profits will be up in double figures again this quarter. that's what will do it.
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Post by djAdvocate on Sept 12, 2017 14:07:45 GMT -5
dollar is now down 11% this year, shattering the support level of 87.5 at the FRED site.
it is approaching a 3 year low. the last time the dollar was this weak was January of 2015, just as congress was re-seating after the 2014 midterms.
job growth failed to hit 200k again in August. it will do so again in September, pushing the temporary resident of the WH even further behind his predecessor.
are we stoked, yet?
imports are going to start going up in price, if they have not already.
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Post by happyhoix on Sept 25, 2017 10:56:53 GMT -5
dollar is now down 11% this year, shattering the support level of 87.5 at the FRED site.
it is approaching a 3 year low. the last time the dollar was this weak was January of 2015, just as congress was re-seating after the 2014 midterms. job growth failed to hit 200k again in August. it will do so again in September, pushing the temporary resident of the WH even further behind his predecessor. are we stoked, yet? imports are going to start going up in price, if they have not already. Well, just wait until we start a war with NK. Wars always stimulate the economy.
And I'm sure NK will end up paying for it, just like the Mexicans will pay for that wall.
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Post by djAdvocate on Mar 22, 2018 15:22:37 GMT -5
dollar STILL in freefall looming trade war dow down 700 today
PRAISE TRUMP!!!!
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Post by ken a.k.a OMK on Mar 22, 2018 16:34:18 GMT -5
Emperor Trump and his family in power.
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Post by dezii on Mar 22, 2018 22:59:15 GMT -5
But, but, but, he's supposed to "Make America Great Again". He said so. (And you wonder why I'm not putting more money in the stock market right now? I'm waiting for that big, fat correction.) Actually with the drop it is a good time to start investing...yes it might go a bit lower but but then again.....anf u lost a good opportunity.
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Post by dezii on Mar 22, 2018 23:02:19 GMT -5
I wonder why they do not list Tesla numbers. Not that it matters too much yet, but as Tesla increases production, their numbers dent other manufacturer numbers There have been several good articles explaining why sales are down, which this article does not mention. Cars are now made to last longer. People are going with six year loans and cannot afford to pay off the note, or add it to the new loan on the 2017 car People are waiting because they anticipate new electronic novelties to be added in the next year or two, specifically self driving features, and automatic breaking, etc. Rental companies are not buying as many models in mass quantities as in previous years Sixteen million plus sales for this year is nothing to complain about. It boggles the mind how people hope Trump fails and brings the country down to prove a point. Keep it up! You will get there! No your wrong...that he is gone...naturally or the other way...Yes...but the country brought down? Naaaaaa
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Post by thyme4change on Mar 23, 2018 12:20:29 GMT -5
But, but, but, he's supposed to "Make America Great Again". He said so. (And you wonder why I'm not putting more money in the stock market right now? I'm waiting for that big, fat correction.) Actually with the drop it is a good time to start investing...yes it might go a bit lower but but then again.....anf u lost a good opportunity. A bit lower? I think it could go a LOT lower. But, I am not pulling out and am still investing.
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Post by teen persuasion on Mar 23, 2018 12:40:06 GMT -5
First time I ever heard this song, I immediately thought of Trump. It was before he got the party nomination.
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Post by Tennesseer on Mar 23, 2018 16:23:16 GMT -5
First time I ever heard this song, I immediately thought of Trump. It was before he got the party nomination. The dark atmosphere of the video is what it's probably like working and living right now in the White House.
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Post by teen persuasion on Mar 23, 2018 22:17:27 GMT -5
I thought much of the lyrics were pretty evocative of his personality/attitude:
LYRICS Welcome to the end of eras Ice has melted back to life Done my time and served my sentence Dress me up and watch me die If it feels good, tastes good It must be mine Dynasty decapitated You just might see a ghost tonight
And if you don't know now you know...
I'm taking back the crown I'm all dressed up and naked I see what's mine and take it (Finders keepers, losers weepers) Oh yeah The crown... So close I can taste it I see what's mine and take it (Finders keepers, losers weepers) Oh yeah
Sycophants on velvet sofas Lavish mansions, vintage wine I am so much more than Royal Snatch your chain and mace your eyes If it feels good, tastes good It must be mine Heroes always get remembered But you know legends never die
Mortal kings are ruling castles Welcome to my world of fun Liars settle into sockets Flip the switch and watch them run
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Post by dezii on Mar 23, 2018 22:18:24 GMT -5
The economy is great, business is great, people are being hired, builders are going gangbusters around the country building large scale condos, and multistory corporate business complexes. Drive through about any major metropolitan area and tell me things are not progressing very well. I have been in Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Tampa, Indianapolis, and now the DC area, and am amazed at the expansion that is going on this year. Retail is struggling, but blame that on one company who is hiring 50,00 people this year. Corporations that "build things" stationed along the interstates have signs up "now hiring for immediate positions" everywhere. "Retail is struggling, but blame that on one company who is hiring 50,00 people this year."
I take it you are referring to "Amazon"...read somewhere that they are suggesting they be broken up....For me, they have come up with a great business model....as good as any in the internet retail business as ever been thought of...their customer service is outstanding...as I mentioned once to one of their representatives as they were helping me with a problem...I wouldn't be surprised if there was a sign on a wall of the office they work in saying... " The customer is always right , even when they are wrong" A side benefit that just came to me ...think of how much gasoline is saved by not having to drive to retail outlets...also the selection of products desired...example...recently needed a small step stool...if I had gone to say a furniture out let or dept store..I would have a selection of say 3/6...On Amazon over 50...and that is true on most items I am in the market for...Also in my particular case..had a stroke, limited in ease of getting out and about...Amazon is a blessing for me... Possible the big box stores, malls have become dated..like buggy whips...new ways of retail the wave of the future...To punish them for doing a successful operation makes little sense to me... Want to get rid of them to save jobs...think do away with the auto industries robots on the production line...then more workers could be hired...Price of Auto goes even higher but think of all those new hires...Get my point?
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Post by djAdvocate on Mar 24, 2018 13:05:33 GMT -5
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Post by djAdvocate on Mar 24, 2018 13:09:08 GMT -5
But, but, but, he's supposed to "Make America Great Again". He said so. (And you wonder why I'm not putting more money in the stock market right now? I'm waiting for that big, fat correction.) Actually with the drop it is a good time to start investing...yes it might go a bit lower but but then again.....anf u lost a good opportunity. not really, imo. there is a better than average chance that this is the beginning of a cyclic bear market. here is a little checklist for investment decision making: 1) are interest rates likely to be higher 12 months from now? 2) is inflation likely to be higher 12 months from now? 3) is the dollar likely to be lower 12 months from now? if the answer to two or more of the above is YES, it is not wise to buy on downturns, imo. of course, i am not a financial advisor. i have only been playing individual stocks for four decades.
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Post by djAdvocate on Mar 24, 2018 13:12:36 GMT -5
I wonder why they do not list Tesla numbers. Not that it matters too much yet, but as Tesla increases production, their numbers dent other manufacturer numbers There have been several good articles explaining why sales are down, which this article does not mention. Cars are now made to last longer. People are going with six year loans and cannot afford to pay off the note, or add it to the new loan on the 2017 car People are waiting because they anticipate new electronic novelties to be added in the next year or two, specifically self driving features, and automatic breaking, etc. Rental companies are not buying as many models in mass quantities as in previous years Sixteen million plus sales for this year is nothing to complain about. It boggles the mind how people hope Trump fails and brings the country down to prove a point. Keep it up! You will get there! No your wrong...that he is gone...naturally or the other way...Yes...but the country brought down? Naaaaaa Tesla is not going to save the auto industry. oh, and one other thing: individual companies might do quite well in this market. but that is not really material, if you are an average investor. the average investor will get crushed. in fact, 99% of all investors will get crushed in a down market. even smart, rich guys like me will generally get crushed.
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Post by dezii on Mar 24, 2018 15:57:26 GMT -5
No your wrong...that he is gone...naturally or the other way...Yes...but the country brought down? Naaaaaa Tesla is not going to save the auto industry. oh, and one other thing: individual companies might do quite well in this market. but that is not really material, if you are an average investor. the average investor will get crushed. in fact, 99% of all investors will get crushed in a down market. even smart, rich guys like me will generally get crushed. I cashed out about $20 grand a year or so ago when we redid my place to make it friendly for my situation..complete up date...doorways, bath..stall shower from tub, new kitchen flooring etc...first time I had cashed in anything....now still invested...one stock I have is down 10 points...loss of almost $3 grand...but from original purchase up 6 times so will leave alone...and mutual funds am sure are down...but was up so much last year if I lose this year...so be it... Notice our Donald has been quiet about the Dow...can't get any answers from him as the coward keeps running away from the reporters...afraid of questions...Just have to wonder if this disaster is resonating with any of his base or are they for the most part still oblivious or just disregarding what we are going through...any thoughts anyone on that aspect...
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Post by dezii on Mar 25, 2018 9:20:27 GMT -5
It seems the farm country may be having in some ways a change in heart on their support of the Donald....from a support % in high 60's...down to 45 %....and its early yet...haven't been actually hit with Chinese tariffs in retaliation for our Donalds tariffs...it's coming soon and according to Chinese posts..aimed at American food products...the Donalds country.. ========================================== "In a survey of 750 farmers and ranchers conducted Feb. 26-March 9 and released this week, the trade journal Agri-Pulse reported that 67 percent of respondents said they voted for Trump in 2016—but just 45 percent said they’d support him again in 2020. " --------------------------------------------------- before 2020 we have mid terms in 2018.... www.motherjones.com/food/2018/03/american-farmers-trump-china-trade-war-tariffs-pork-nuts-soybeans/
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Post by NastyWoman on Mar 26, 2018 1:48:50 GMT -5
Farm country might not like it that they are first in line for retaliatory tariffs by the Chinese. Everything is always rara when we start something and then we are amazed that other countries don't take our behavior lying down.
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