Festival of Stocks #51
27 August 2007Dividends Matter is proud to present the 51st edition of the Festival of Stocks!
This is one of my favourite carnivals as its purpose is to highlight articles on stock market related topics (my favourite subject!). Sit back, relax, and enjoy the articles that were submitted this week.
Stock Analysis
It’s Not Only Mortgages Anymore - a Look at Some Stocks posted at Debt Free
An interesting look at the relationship between the banks, mortgage companies and the home builders.
8/20/07 Stock Purchase Update - Portfolio Went Negative posted at My Wealth Builder
Super Saver gives us an update on his portfolio. However, he doesn’t sound too bullish moving forward and is considering selling into the next rally.
Stock Analysis - Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (NYSE:BNI) posted at Investment Jungle
Warren Buffett recently purchased this freight rail transportation company. By Rule #1 investor standards, this stock is selling at a large premium. What was Warren thinking?
Value Investors Weigh in on Whether Delta Financial Will Recover posted at Fat Pitch Financials
A poll questioning whether Delta Financial (DFC) will recover from its steep losses.
Dividend Analysis - Wachovia Corporation (NYSE:WB) posted at Dividends Matter
With the current pullback, the financial industry has been hit hard. So I have been analyzing many of the financial stocks looking for solid dividend yielding companies. Does Wachovia Corporation belong in a portfolio of superior dividend yielding stocks? I argue no. There are better bank stocks available.
General Investing
What does the potential Fed rate cut mean? posted at High Return Investing
Dax muses about the devaluation of the US dollar, inflation, and purchasing gold as a hedge.
Invest In Finite Resources: Follow Up posted at Nabloid on Investing
Nabloid discusses investing in finite resources and that there are always alternatives. So he hedges his bet of investing in oil by also investing in promising new alternatives.
What to Do about the Ups and Downs of the Market posted at Worldwide Success
With the recent market volatility, Worldwide Success suggests that you should continue executing your plan and not worry about the volatility. He also offers up what he considers to be 3 fundamentals of a good investing strategy. One of his fundamentals is to purchase using Dollar Cost Averaging. I am not a proponent of that philosophy as I feel that individual stocks can be priced incorrectly.
Unlock Stock Market Profits - Key #4 posted at Trade Radar
TR has a series of posts on identifying and evaluating good investing ideas. This post focuses on identifying social or business trends in order to find investing ideas.
Now’s a GREAT Time to Invest posted at Free Money Finance
Like the title says, FMF feels that this recent market pullback is a great time to invest if “you are in it for the long haul.”
Margin Debt & Mutual Fund Cash Levels Don’t Matter posted at Trader’s Narrative
Babak offers possible explanations on current low mutual fund cash levels and margin debt
Brains and money - 8 tips to avoid investment disaster posted at Sox First
The psychology of investing.
The Housing Depression is not over yet - Part I posted at Stock Market Prognosticator
The headlines may imply that the depression is over, but the Stock Market Prognosticator looks at the real meaning behind the headlines.
Why You Should Keep Your Money Invested in a Declining Market posted at Finance is Personal.com
Matthew considers it a pretty safe bet that the markets will be lower than they are today in 2 - 3 months. But he still argues that you should stay in the game and not try and time the market.
Have We a Bottom? posted at Fallond Stock Picks Inc
Fallond’s research supports that further weakness is ahead.
If The Stock Market Sell Off Makes You Nervous, Keep Things In Perspective posted at The Digerati Life
Silicon Valley Blogger discusses the reasons for the current stock market gyrations and feels that this is an opportunity to buy in.
And that wraps up the 51st edition of the Festival of Stocks! Submit your blog article to the next edition of the Festival of Stocks using this submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on the Festival of Stocks homepage. Consider volunteering to host a future edition of the Festival.
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