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tomd728 commented on an article. 12:16 PM

3 Factors Keeping Oil Above $90 a Barrel

In two words...........Price Fixing

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tomd728 commented on an article. 7:03 PM

Monday's Top Upgrades (and Downgrades)

NTAP was a pick by one of the "Options Brothers" on CNBC.

As their recs turn out to be nothing more than a self-serving device, I personally would not touch it.

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tomd728 commented on an article. 6:51 PM

Taking Stock of Inter Parfums

Thank you Seth.......but I really don't understand the purpose of your commentary other than giving someone long IPAR or those contemplating an entry something to consider that in the case of IPAR is irrelevant.

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tomd728 commented on an article. 12:15 PM

Northern Tier Energy Swings to Profit in Q1, Declares Payout

J...the O man has already taken a big cut out of the energy recovery and distribution business with his shortsighted and idealist action on the Key pipeline.

Fortunately our crucial natural resources in oil and

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tomd728 commented on an article. 10:37 AM

5 Things I Learned Reading Johnson & Johnson's Annual Report

JNJ is one of those enterprises that always fires on all cylinders. Why do I like JNJ and have for a long time ? I simply believe in the management's ability to run this outfit with all hands on deck and at all times.

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tomd728 commented on an article. 10:09 AM

3 Lessons From a Decade of Foolish Investing

Matt......thank you for your insight. While your piece sounds too much a MF infomercial. The last 10 years have certainly been interesting and just when one thinks "we've seen it all" another fiasco such as the market

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tomd728 commented on an article. 9:09 PM

Wisdom From the Value Investor Conference

Yacktman certainly is a breed apart as a good guy and an excellent stock picker.No egomaniac there.

And enough of those in this field to last 10 lifetimes.

Thank you for the piece.

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tomd728 commented on an article. 6:32 PM

48 Damning Pieces of Evidence From the JPMorgan Whale Trade Investigation

Jamie Dimon still in charge ? And for as long as he wants.....I will bet on it but I never liked financials as stocks to own and here is yet another 48 reasons why.

Chase is a deposit magnet which only serves

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tomd728 commented on an article. 11:25 AM

Was Solyndra's Failure a Fluke or the Status Quo?

The biggest threats to our economy and future growth be it infrastructure, energy, technology, medicine, etc. are the democrats and leftists within our government.

How much of a threat ? Well certainly more than

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tomd728 commented on an article. 11:52 AM

Why Buying Johnson & Johnson Stock Isn't for Growth Investors

I must have it all wrong then. 27 % growth in stock price 52 weeks before adding reinvested 3 % dividend.Stability...yes...execution...yes...great balance sheet..yes...free cash strong...yes...right sector...yes...sleep at

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tomd728 commented on an article. 1:54 PM

Inter Parfums Raises Full-Year Guidance

Just an excellent enterprise in consumer discretionary that the analysts are missing.

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tomd728 commented on an article. 6:07 PM

Analysts Debate: Is Ford a Top Stock?

Legacy costs ?

I parked my car in a restaurant lot just yesterday there were 26 cars in the lot.5 were American made with 2 Fords in all.

At 13 + per copy it certainly appears to be a buy

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tomd728 commented on an article. 11:09 AM

The Stock That Ruined Warren Buffett's Week

So who has a good entry point for IBM after all this baby talk.

This bickering is better served on another venue.

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tomd728 commented on an article. 11:02 PM

Admit It: No One Has Any Idea What's Going On

Economics a "dark art" allright. So dark you have to have a guide to steer through the nonsense the economists spew.

Just avoid them, as hard as that might be, as we know too many will act off their

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tomd728 commented on an article. 5:45 PM

No, These Food Companies Are Not Owned by Monsanto

"Never let the truth stand in the way of a good story."

The social media explosion is a good thing that should come with a warning.Then again one has to be able to read which is a glaring shortcoming

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tomd728 commented on an article. 1:39 PM

Why I Finally Added 3D Systems to My Portfolio

Thank you Steve..........

I really do not know when DDD gets cheap in valuation here.I was fortunate enough to get on and enjoy a great ride through the 3:2 split and made an exit when it looked tired. Lucky ?

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