Tuesday, December 02nd, 2008

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Posts Tagged ‘ UNP ’

Buffett’s Goldman Deal Has Big Benefits, but What Else is Berkshire Up To?

Sep 25th, 2008 | By Jason Simpkins | Category: Financial News, Stock Market Investing

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.



How to Make Big Money in Undervalued Transport Stocks

Sep 3rd, 2008 | By Floyd Brown | Category: Featured, Financial News

Shares in this transport sector have been hit hard, following the recent downgrading of the trucking sector by a Wachovia Capital Markets analyst.

But contrarian investors should be wary of such ‘expert’ opinion. Floyd Brown in Investment U says: “Trucking is an integral part of our national goods transportation network. And because it’s tied so closely to our economy, it will also be one of the first sectors to see a turnaround.“

Floyd says savvy investors should follow Warren Buffett into undervalued transport stocks now…



Berkshire Hathaway’s Mystery $3.5bn Spending Spree

Aug 28th, 2008 | By Jason Simpkins | Category: Stock Market Investing

With the stock market in turmoil, it’s a good time to check in on what Warren Buffett is doing with his portfolio. Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A, BRK.B) has struggled in the first half of the year. Money Morning’s Jason Simpkins says $3.5 billion of Berkshire’s recent $4-billion shopping spree is still unaccounted for…



Three Bullish Plays

May 30th, 2008 | By Bryan Bottarelli | Category: Gold Market

In the most simplistic form, stock splits are the most bullish indicator you’ll find. In my entire investing career, I’ve never seen a weak (or bearish) stock execute a stock split.



National Gas Prices

May 28th, 2008 | By Martin Denholm | Category: Oil Investment & Alternative Energy

I hope you enjoyed the Memorial Day weekend - and that your wallet still has a pulse if you did any traveling.