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Sun May 13

Blog Comment

rd80 commented on HarryCarysGhost's blog post. 11:08 PM

What's better for you a happy meal, or an Apple?

Good on you for helping the next generation learn something about finances and investing.

I think that dividend calculator site must have a mistake or a hidden assumption.  I'd bet they don't take an

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Sat May 12

Article Comment

rd80 commented on an article. 4:04 PM

Spain's New Plan: When in Doubt, Nationalize!

I think Banco Santander will be fine and that anyone buying today is probably a happy camper several years out. BUT, there are definitely risks and I think there are some better buys among the banks.

If a key

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Thu Apr 26

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Boards Post

rd80 replied to the Ask A Foolish Question board. 9:57 PM

Re: after-market

Yes, some individuals do trade in the pre- or after-market sessions.

I'm not aware of any issues as long as limit orders are ALWAYS used. Bid-ask spreads tend to be wider with less volume than when the exchange is open, so a market order [more]

Tue Apr 24

Article Comment

rd80 commented on an article. 10:04 PM

Is McDonald's on the Verge of Faltering?

While there's always risk in a CEO change, I think you're overstating it in this case.

Mr. Thompson does have a tough act to follow, but from what I've read, I can't imagine a better choice to take over. If I

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Mon Apr 23

Blog Comment

rd80 commented on TheDumbMoney's blog post. 9:07 PM

Sysco Corporation Should Not Have Five Stars on CAPS

I haven't looked at Sysco in a while.  Used to own it - swapped for MKC about a year ago.

FWIW, I had an CAPS pick on SYY from 6/18/08 - 8/15/11 and it outperformed the SPY by 17+ points.  Mostly

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Fri Apr 20

Blog Post

rd80 added a blog post. 10:29 PM

An all-time High-ku

Spicy all time high. McCormick has been cooking. Sauce for a weak week. Add 'em if you've got 'em. [more]

Article Comment

rd80 commented on an article. 10:11 PM

The Hypocrisy of the 1%

I'm a Citigroup shareholder and voted for the pay package.

Yes, I'd like to see the bank doing better. But, remember where it was when Dr. Pandit stepped in to the CEO position - in danger of failing and in need

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Wed Apr 18

CAPS Outperform Pitch Reply

rd80 commented on rd80's pitch for WFC. 10:13 PM

Review of 1Q12 earnings. www.fool.com/investing/general/2012/04/17/whats-next-for-wells-fargo.aspx

Blog Comment

rd80 commented on rd80's blog post. 8:49 PM

Some of the reasons I hold Wells Fargo

Always to good to hear from you and thanks for contributing to my retirement. :)

Tue Apr 17

Blog Comment

rd80 commented on rd80's blog post. 11:32 PM

Some of the reasons I hold Wells Fargo

I need to take another look at Santander.  Tagged it with a CAPS green thumb about a year ago - not my best stock picking moment.  But, it looked cheap back then; I thought the eurozone troubles were pulling it down more

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Blog Post

rd80 added a blog post. 8:15 PM

Some of the reasons I hold Wells Fargo

A few points from a WFC SWOT following the recent earnings report: - This quarter's [more]

Mon Apr 16

Blog Comment

rd80 commented on rd80's blog post. 11:21 PM

14 of the DJIA 30

ElCid16 - Many thanks for the link.  The piece raises some good points. From the article:
In the case of the blue chip, mega-cap international dividend-paying stocks, the biggest risk to

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Blog Post

rd80 added a blog post. 6:34 PM

14 of the DJIA 30

... thats's the number of DJIA stocks with a dividend yield higher than the yield on their ~ten year [more]

Mon Apr 9

CAPS Outperform Pitch Reply

rd80 commented on rd80's pitch for GSH. 10:45 PM

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2012/03/29/ride-the-rails-in-china.aspx As noted in the article (and with the Top Pick check mark), I'm long GSH.

Tue Apr 3

Blog Comment

rd80 commented on lemoneater's blog post. 9:01 AM

A Hard Risk to Manage (Serious Life Topic)

I wish we could rec comments 'cause #25 is worth at least eleventy billion or so.

Mon Apr 2

Blog Comment

rd80 commented on rd80's blog post. 10:38 PM

Four for 52-week Hi-ku

Should have added disclosure.  I'm long WFC, INTC, RPM and MKC.

Blog Post

rd80 added a blog post. 10:29 PM

Four for 52-week Hi-ku

This bank is on track. Ride the stagecoach with Buffett Wells Fargo rolls on.  Chips, silicone chips. [more]

Sun Apr 1

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Boards Post

rd80 replied to the Ask A Foolish Question board. 7:12 PM

Re: CAP stars

The Fool keeps the exact cookbook for the CAPS star ratings under lock and key, but you can find a general description of the system here.
http://caps.fool.com/Help.aspx

The FAQ under Stock [more]

Fri Mar 30

Blog Comment

rd80 commented on TARPedBanks's blog post. 8:55 AM

TARPed Banks Report: TARP Update

Thanks for following along.  I've enjoyed running the profile.

Blog Comment

rd80 commented on rd80's blog post. 8:54 AM

Guangshen Railway 2011 Review

Oops, a 'roport' would be the same thing as a 'report'

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