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Is DNA mapping technology in our future and worth investing in?

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:46:57 -0500

I've heard a few stories about how we're going to all be able to map out or DNA and better live out lives by preventing cancer etc etc. Will this mapping procedure mean hot investments in the market?

How much of an edge do day traders have with their fancy systems?

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:54:36 -0500

How much of an edge do day traders have with their fancy systems. Would I be on par with them if I had a bBoomberg terminal set up in my home? Are we talking 15 second delays or is the playing field pretty much even these days?

Can individuals really jump start the economy?

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:49:55 -0500

Remember the stimulus checks? Did that help the economy or did that simply slow the bleed? I have been going to movies, eating out and drinking like I have been. By keeping my regular routine am I helping the economy? Spend money to make money...

Obama Portfolio - what should be included in it?

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:05:58 -0500

Obama has a strong positive attitude toward alternative energy. Should we invest in solar stocks? This nation is cleaning up the banking industry. Invest in beaten down finance companies? What's in play for the next 4 or 8 years?

I've been ignoring my portfolio the past few months. Am I doing the right thing?

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:39:38 -0500

I plan on ignoring my portfolio for the next year. Is this a smart thing to do? I use to stare at it on a second by second basis. Now I find myself afraid to look at my portfolio. What are you tickerhounder's doing these days?

Is now a buyers market or should we still wait till it bottoms out?

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:22:04 -0500

Whether you're buying properties, holiday gifts, stocks and anything else. If you still have your job and you're making a decent salary. Is it a good time to buy or should we still wait until things bottom out?

Will companies like yahoo or gmail last forever?

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:42:11 -0500

Cargo companies. How do you find one in this world market and how are they profitable?

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:18:44 -0500

I don't know anyone in the cargo industry but it seems to be quite profitable. I was researching some stuff for my dad to ship an item from China to the US. It would cost $8000 to ship a 100kg item. I think Fed Ex would definitely profit from that. Then there are cargo guys who nickel and dime there way into the business.nnHow does one get into this cargo business and are any of you experienced in shipping large items across the pacific?

Investing in a vineyard as a long term retirement goal. Is that even feasible?

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:33:23 -0400

Lets say I wanted to pack up from NYC, buy a property in Napa and open a vineyard. Is that possible? I would need to do a ton of research and take some horticulture classes. Is this a worth while investment for my future? The risk reward graph in my head is a little messy.

Liquid vs. Investments. Which is better?

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:28:45 -0400

Lets say you have money. A couple hundred thousand lying around. I don't want to keep it under the mattress. Should I throw it in a high yield CD overseas? A friend of mine was telling about depositing some money in a Brazilian bank that yielded almost 15%. Then he went into dollar futures and how that shot up. I was completely lost after that but where should someone with a lot of cash put their money. Nothing on the state side yields more than 4% right now. Outside of investments, where do you tickerhounders keep your money?

Investment opportunities outside of the market, where do you find them?

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:15:18 -0500

Say you want to forget the market and want in on something you can see and feel. You want to invest in an existing small business or a start up company,nnI've come across some websites but haven't really looked into it.nhttp://www.gobignetwork.com/nnAnyone have any suggestions or experiences?

Is Apple a safe bet?

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:05:25 -0400

Apple recently released their earnings and blew them out of the water. Are they a safe long term bet? I planned on buying their stock once it hit below 100 and sure enough it has in this terrible market. I bought some before their earnings report. nnBottom line, is it a safe bet?

Is now a better time than ever to invest outside the US or commodities?

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:49:12 -0400

I'm not going to invest in banks. That's for sure. Is anyone altering their investment route and switching to commodities and or foreign investments?

Forget investing in banks. Lets look into investing in law firms! Is that a good idea?

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:57:18 -0400

I'm in the business of staffing and have noticed an obvious downturn in our finance clients. There's a nice upswing in the legal sector especially in the bankruptcy and transactional departments. I did some minor research and came across a law firm in Australia that IPO'd last year. http://www.slatergordon.com.au/ They specifically state that investors are their 3rd priority. Their clients and the court are the first two. Bottom line, does investing in a law firm make sense?

When do you let go of a stock?

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:50:48 -0400

Do you have formula, pamphlets, or a lucky quarter that tells you when to let go? I've heard of people selling after 10% gains or 5% losses. When do you let go of a stock? I've held on to stocks after a 50% gain and held on until it went back to a loss. Please tell me a winning formula that has worked for you. Thanks in advance.