Warren Buffett is shopping for railroad stocks again. The ‘Oracle of Omaha’ increased his stake in Burlington Northern (NYSE:BNI) to almost 20% last month. Fuel efficiency and road congestion are two key factors supporting a bullish outlook for the railroad industry, says Jason Simpkins.
The markets are truly scary right now. Global credit has all but frozen. Stocks around the world are tumbling. And to make matters worse, governments and central banks are trying to ‘fix’ the problem with massive interventions.
But for investors with “a clear head and a keen eye for opportunity” boldness can pay big dividends.
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The economic releases now and for the immediate future will be weak. “that’s a given, says William Patalon III in Money Morning. Therefore, investors should give them a passing glance, evaluate the consequences and potential remedies, and move on. In fact, the bigger picture should focus on how to correct these assorted problems.
There is something exciting and fascinating about this market. When the Street thinks it finally has things figured out, something goes and throws a really big wrench into the works.
General Electric Co. (GE) said yesterday (Wednesday) that it will sell “at least” $12 billion in common shares to investors, and another $3 billion in preferred stock to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A, BRK.B), making GE the latest U.S. giant that’s been forced to raise capital in recent weeks.
In a move that underscores the potential of China’s auto market - as well as the viability of so-called “green” technology - investing guru Warren Buffett’s MidAmerican Energy Holding Co. will pay roughly $230 million for a 10% stake in BYD Co. Ltd., a Chinese producer of both cars and specialized batteries.
Even with a congressional compromise having been reached, the $700 billion credit-crisis bailout plan will remain the headline story this week as analysts monitor whether the deal is viewed as a good one, or is ultimately regarded as a flawed deal that can only do damage to the U.S. economy over the long haul.
Investing icon Warren Buffett took his own advice Tuesday - getting “greedy when others are fearful” - when he ignored the banking-sector bonfire and slapped down a cool $5 billion for a stake in Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS). By literally putting his money where his mouth is, Buffett’s actions - and reputation as a shrewd bargain hunter - restored some of Goldman’s luster and helped bolster investor confidence in the U.S. banking system.
As the ongoing effects of the capital markets credit crisis continues to be felt, US government financial leaders have urged Congress to make a speedy intervention, says Jennifer Yousfi in Morning Morning. Foreign banks capitalized on US distress by snapping up assets at bargain prices.
With the commercial-paper market evaporating - causing its ability to operate to do the same - Morgan Stanley escalated its frenetic search for a well-capitalized partner to help it restore investor confidence. Morgan Stanley shares have lost more than 40% in the past week, leaving Morgan Stanley Chief Executive John J. Mack seeking a tie-up with a commercial bank.