Monthly Archives: February 2012
SWK one of our holdings
Good dividend, good stock, dividend may go even higher: Stanley Black & Decker Announces 1st Quarter Dividend 02/14/2012 13:55:00 ET NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Feb 14, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) announced today that its Board … Continue reading
Hank Paulson, former USA Treasurer, under President Bush, Interview on CNBC
He feels we are gradually escaping this Depression; some growth and the Fed. Reserve is correct with their continual boosting of the economy; President Obama is “right-on with his stimulus efforts. The “empire State Survey” shows continued growth and growing. … Continue reading
A Puzzle?
I’m puzzled. Yesterday, as I was driving, BBC had a report over my local NPR station. They reported that over 50% of the children in the Las Vegas Elementary Schools go to bed hungry. Hungry? Yes, one child, very embarrassed, … Continue reading
another buy filled=FCX
According to the S&P, these are the companies that have increase dividends yr after yr
According to CNBC, these companies are referred to as “the aristocrats.” They have increase their dividends each year for many, many years. Use the link below to see the list: http://www.cnbc.com/id/46383200
If True, the rest of the week? up in the air!
from Doug Kass’s “diary” over at moneypro.thestreet.com Saudi Entering a Standoff With Syria? Feb 13, 2012 | 3:49 PM EST My gnome hears that Saudi tanks have approached the Jordanian border, giving a 72-hour ultimatum to Syria. High above the Alps, my … Continue reading
When one of the Smartest Technicians says “caution,” LISTEN!
US Equity Exuberance May Be Creeping In By Helene Meisler | Feb 13, 2012 | 6:30 AM EST …………..As I noted last week, it is my view that the Investors Intelligence readings show more complacency than exuberance. However, the Market Vane bullish … Continue reading
Proud to Own USB Today
News Story U.S. Bank Finances Expansion of One of the Largest Homeless Shelters in the Midwest 02/10/2012 14:54:00 ET Omaha’s Siena/Francis House to Break Ground on New Housing and Community Services Facility OMAHA, Neb., Feb 10, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — … Continue reading
Market Strong today
For those of you who trade, I hope you are booking some profits today. This seems like late money coming in and I think we will be able to buy more of our solid USA positions at a better price. … Continue reading