The big dividend was a hallmark of the big bull market. It was accompanied by a small yield. Even generous payouts were only a little fraction of the share prices at most…
According to Reuters, a weakening economy in China and poor US earnings are causing concern that the recession will be deep and long. Reuters writes that Vodafone (VOD) cuts its full-year revenue…
After today’s close, we’ll get to see earnings out of conglomerate, insurance giant, and recent bailout investor Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) NYSE: BRK-B). Warren Buffett and friends do not get many…
US car sales have been awful, running off as much as 30% recently. But, there is always China. It is big for McDonald’s (WMT), Wal-Mart (WMT), GE (GE), and Hewlett-Packard (HPQ). Everyone…
Depending upon where your local elections are held, it looks like we are the half-way mark for most voting poll times today. What has been a 19- or 20- month ordeal is…
We have evaluated several options trades today which struck us as rather unusual and may be indicative of speculative bets. We have put links through to each full story over at VSInvestor.com…
The New York Times has a new writer, at least for a day. Warren Buffett has written an op-ed piece for the paper titled "Buy American. I Am." to shore up some…
According to Reuters, economic attention has now turned to the recession. Reuters reports that a new survey shows that half of all workers are worried about their jobs Reuters reports that unions…
Jim Cramer came on CNBC today in his old STOP TRADING segment with a brief trade idea, and it is an industrial trade idea to boot. He noted this morning that this…
Analysts assume third quarter earnings for the companies in the S&P 500 will be bad. But, looking at the number which is the average of all firms in the index is misleading.…
General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) has posted its awaited earnings report and the giant conglomerate posted earnings of $0.45 and revenue of $47.2 billion. First Call had earnings of $0.45 and $47.34…
Douglas A. McIntyre We are set for earnings out of General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) early Friday morning. If you have been watching the tape and if you have been paying attention to the economic…
Douglas A. McIntyre GM (GM) Concerns that global car sales will fall again in 2009 and company will get short on money. Down to $5.22 from 52-week high of $43.20. News Corp (NWS) Weak ad…
According to Reuters, the US Treasury may buy interests in large banks following the model set up by the UK. Reuters reports that IBM’s (IBM) earnings strength helped calm tech investors. Reuters…
Jim Cramer wants people to sell all of their stocks. Even though the market may keep falling, that might not be a practical solution for everyone. There are several things investors can…