General Discussion

TRUE Words of WISDOM

Zeenat — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:57:00 GMT

Name calling is so immature and childish. I have not been posting TRASH AND JIBBERISH in any threads as mentioned and/or (sort of) seconded by certain individual(s). It is too bad that some people get offended by my postings for some reasons or other which I still do not understand. I guess they failed to grasp the true meaning of all my postings. They were supposed to be meaningful and more like helpful advice. I guess it's been perceived the wrong way or may be GUILTY CONSCIENCE or whatever. The quotes of the words of wisdom were taken from different books by different authors.

Anyway, I do not want to lower myself to his level and definitely cannot stoop that low to call him the same name or worse even though I would like to. It's like the saying "IT TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE". However, I do have this message for all those who feel the same way as him, that JESUS LOVES YOU and I know HE LOVES ME VERY MUCH.

File: Trash

PCBC

lisnet2000 — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:08:07 GMT

At around .75cts it's a deal comments on this company

Marc

Gas

Pureheart — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:59:48 GMT

I need your opnion on where natural will be in the next 90 days, is it time to be bullish?

Dan Zanger

bhunji42 — Thu, 20 May 2010 17:47:37 GMT

What do you think about Dan Zanger? Is he a modern day Nicolas Darvas?

RIM breaks into top 5 in surging phone market

trader01117 — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:05:58 GMT

Blackberry-maker Research in Motion (Toronto:RIM.TO - News; NasdaqGS:RIMM - News) broke into the top five cellphone makers in January-March for the first time ever, helped by booming smartphone demand. The global handset market has been dominated by five major players -- Nokia (Helsinki:NOK1V.HE - News), Samsung (005930.KS), LG Electronics (066570.KS), Motorola (NYSE:MOT - News) and Sony Ericsson (Tokyo:6758.T - News; Stockholm:ERICB.ST - News) -- for the last five years.

Over the last two years Sony Ericsson and Motorola have struggled with falling sales and market share, and despite fast market growth, both firms reported sharp drops in sales volumes.

IDC estimated RIM shipped 10.6 million phones in January-March, just ahead of Sony Ericsson's 10.5 million.

The research firm said all vendors in total made 295 million phones in the quarter, up 21.7 percent from a year ago, and stuck to its 11 percent market growth forecast for 2010.

"The entrance of RIM into the top 5 underscores the sustained smartphone growth trend that is driving the global mobile phone market recovery," IDC analyst Kevin Restivo said in a statement.

Motorola, who was the second largest phone maker just six years ago, sold 8.5 million phones in the quarter, falling also behind Apple (NasdaqGS:AAPL - News), who sold 8.75 million iPhones.

Nokia shipped 107.8 million phones in the quarter, with Korean vendors Samsung and LG selling 64.3 million and 27.1 million phones, respectively.

HARPEX INDEX

TJ TRADING — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:16:06 GMT

This index which measures the cost to ship goods has been changing it's trend in the last three months: http://www.harperpetersen.com/harpex/harpexRH.do?showData=true&period=1&&checkedIndexes=0&floatleft=0&floatright=0&exponleft=0&exponright=0&indicator=0

POSTING TO GET LOYALTY POINTS

TJ TRADING — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:30:53 GMT

Hello all once again. I'm going to post in this heading to get loyalty points and if anyone wants to join me feel free... JC

Goldman CEO, 'Fabulous Fab' facing Congress

trader01117 — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:20:57 GMT

The CEO of Goldman Sachs and other executives from the Wall Street powerhouse are coming before Congress 10 days after the government accused the firm of fraud. The Senate panel hearing their testimony Tuesday alleges that Goldman used a strategy that allowed it profit from the housing meltdown and reap billions at the expense of clients.

Goldman executives misled investors in complex mortgage securities that turned toxic, investigators for the Senate subcommittee say. They point to a trove of some 2 million e-mails and other Goldman documents obtained in an 18-month investigation. Excerpts from the documents were released Monday, a day before the hearing bringing CEO Lloyd Blankfein and the others before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.

Blankfein says in his prepared testimony that Goldman didn't bet against its clients and can't survive without their trust.

Also appearing Tuesday: Fabrice Tourre, a Goldman trading executive who, federal regulators say, marketed an investment designed to lose value. Tourre who famously called himself in a January 2007 e-mail "The fabulous Fab ... standing in the middle of all these complex, ... exotic trades he created."

INTEREST RATES

TJ TRADING — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:11:55 GMT

Canadian interest rate announcement April 20/2010. It has been unchanged for one year at .25%

WHY?

TJ TRADING — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:11:47 GMT

Why does the US want China to raise the value of their Yuan currency?

U.S. LEADING INDICATORS UP

TJ TRADING — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:06:38 GMT

March US Leading Indicator index up 1.4%: http://www.cnbc.com/id/36641385

US HOUSING STARTS

TJ TRADING — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:38:20 GMT

This leading indicator showing some strength: http://www.census.gov/const/newresconst.pdf

NATURAL GAS STOCKS

TJ TRADING — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:31:10 GMT

Stocks are up for the week, but down for the year: http://ir.eia.gov/ngs/ngs.html

UK 2010 GENERAL ELECTION

TJ TRADING — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:23:19 GMT

Set to happen May 6th. Here's a discussion forum link to keep up to date with the UK 2010 election: http://www.general-election-2010.co.uk/

Interest rates

christofer — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:26:56 GMT

Interest rates edging up, where do you see them?

Consumer Reports calls Lexus GX460 unsafe

trader01117 — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:27:12 GMT

Consumer Reports has given the Lexus GX460 a rare "Don't Buy" warning, saying a problem that occurred during routine handling tests could lead the SUV to roll over in real-world driving.

In the latest blow to Toyota's reputation, the magazine said that during a test of the vehicle's performance during unusual turns, the rear of the vehicle slid until it was nearly sideways before the electronic stability control system kicked in.

Consumer Reports said in real-world driving, such a scenario could cause a rollover accident. As a result, the magazine has given the seven-seat SUV a "Don't Buy: Safety Risk" label until the problem is fixed.

"In a real world situation, by that time, the car can hit the curb or the side of the road and that's the situation where, in a vehicle like that, it could cause it to roll over," said Gabriel Shenhar, senior auto test engineer at Consumer Reports, who was one of four testers to experience the problem.

Consumer Reports said the last vehicle to receive such a warning was the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Limited. It said among the 95 SUVs in its current ratings, no other slid as far as the GX460.

Starting at about $52,000, the GX460 is a small-volume vehicle for Lexus, Toyota Motor Corp.'s luxury brand. But the warning represents yet another blow for Toyota's tarnished reputation for safety following recalls of millions of vehicles for faulty gas pedals. The GX460 is not covered by the pedal recalls.

Consumer Reports said the problem occurred during a handling test on its test track. During the test, the driver approaches a turn unusually fast, then releases the accelerator pedal to simulate a typical driver's response. This causes the rear of the vehicle to slide.

In normal cases, the vehicle's electronic stability control should quickly correct the loss of control. But Shenhar said in the case of the GX460, the stability control took too long to adjust, causing a risk of rolling over.

However, Consumer Reports said it is not aware of any reports of the vehicle rolling over. The magazine said it tested two separate vehicles, both of which experienced the problem, but neither rolled over.

Consumer Reports said it has notified Toyota and said the automaker is investigating the problem.

CANADIAN HOUSING STARTS

TJ TRADING — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:05:44 GMT

Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation released it's monthly review of Canada's housing situation. This leading indicator fell for the first time in months: http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/corp/nero/nere/2010/2010-04-12-0815.cfm

FITCH DOWNGRADE OF GREECE DEBT

TJ TRADING — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:18:35 GMT

http://gold.globeinvestor.com/servlet/ArticleNews/story/GI/20100409/escenic_1528970/stocks/news/&back_url=yes

CONTEST PORTFOLIO

TJ TRADING — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:10:17 GMT

Just want to throw these questions out there again: When is the next 'Contest Portfolio' starting? Secondly, Is anyone going to win Loyalty points?

Lonnie swoops below American dollar as greenback gains strength on weaker euro

trader01117 — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:45:20 GMT

The loonie hovered below its American cousin on Wednesday as the greenback regained some strength against the Canadian dollar and other currencies, including the euro.

The Canadian dollar was at 99.49 U.S., down 0.39 of a cent, at the close of trading on Wednesday, falling after starting the morning at parity with the U.S. dollar.

The loonie has been bolstered in recent months by its relatively strong economy, while the American greenback has fallen against other currencies.

CANADIAN BUILDING PERMITS DROP

TJ TRADING — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:00:45 GMT

Canadian building permits drop unexpectedly: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/100407/dq100407a-eng.htm

Loonie closes in on parity as Canadians and firms look to hedge bets

trader01117 — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 05:02:13 GMT

The high-flying loonie renewed its flight towards parity Monday, forcing firms and individuals to adjust to what many believe will become a new normal in the relative value of the two currencies.

Boosted by cycle-high prices for oil and commodities, the loonie soared to within a whisker of parity Monday, reaching as high as 99.87 cents US before closing at 99.72.

The currency has been flirting with par for more than a month, and economists believe it is now only a matter of time before the psychologically important barrier is breached.

All HIGHS TAKEN OUT

TJ TRADING — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:04:00 GMT

All the major North American indexes have now taken out there highs from March 2010: -Nasdaq new high of 2,438, up 92.6% from March 09 lows -S&P 500 new high of 1,188.47, up 78.2% from March 09 lows -DOW new high of 10,988.06, up 69.8% from March 09 lows -TSX/S&P new high of 12,203.39, up 63.1% from March 09 lows How much further will we go? Thoughts, ideas...

?????

TJ TRADING — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:41:47 GMT

Am I missing something here. There's been no posting of February or March loyalty winners or of when the next real stock market challenge will happen.

Biggest job gain in 3 yrs pushes up interest rates

trader01117 — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 16:18:52 GMT

The biggest increase in jobs in three years pushed interest rates to their highest level since before the worst days of the credit crisis in 2008.

With the stock market closed for Good Friday, investors had a shortened day of trading in the bond market to react to the Labor Department's report that employers added the most jobs in March since before the recession began in December 2007.

Treasury prices fell after the report, sending their yields higher. Bond prices tend to fall as investors' confidence grows and demand for safe-haven investments wanes.

The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 3.94 percent from 3.87 percent late Thursday, its highest level since last June and the latest sign of confidence that the U.S. economy is recovering. The yield on the 10-year note is tied to many kinds of consumer loans. The increase could raise borrowing costs for mortgages and other debt.

Chik Quintans, a certified mortgage planner at Atlas Mortgage Inc. in Lynnwood, Wash., said rates have gone up following the jobs report. The rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage Friday was 5.125 percent, up from 4.875 late Thursday. Less than two weeks ago, the rate was about 4.75 percent.

Barclays Capital Research called the increase in hiring by private employers "solid." Other analysts also said the numbers were encouraging, pointing to a higher open when stock trading resumes Monday.

"The bond market seems to have taken it as a very positive number," said Andrew Neale, head of portfolio management at Fogel Neale Partners in New York.

It was an unusual day for investors, with the biggest economic news of the month coming out on a holiday for stock markets in U.S. and Europe.

Stock futures contracts rose in an abbreviated session of electronic trading. U.S. investors will get their first taste of how the upbeat report will drive stocks when trading in Asia begins late Sunday. Dow Jones industrial average futures and Standard & Poor's 500 index futures each rose about 0.3 percent.

The yield on the 10-year note is approaching 4 percent, a level that hasn't been seen since October 2008, just before the financial crisis peaked. The 10-year's yield went as high as 4.09 percent that month, before plummeting as low as 2.06 percent in December 2008 as the credit crisis erupted and investors poured money into bonds as they cut back their exposure to risk.

Friday's trading was the closest the yield has been to 4 percent since June, when it reached 3.96 percent.

The Labor Department said employers added 162,000 jobs in March. Economists had forecast an increase of 190,000 jobs. However, private employers accounted for most of the growth. Some analysts had forecast that temporary government hiring for the 2010 census would play a bigger role.

The dollar rose as confidence increased about the U.S. economy. The ICE Futures US dollar index, which measures the dollar against six currencies, rose 0.6 percent.