tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517478866302637622008-11-21T16:47:50.075-05:00Ahead of the TickerThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-59926077793982643132008-11-21T15:49:00.000-05:002008-11-21T16:45:26.760-05:00Closing Bell: On Thursday, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway lost 48.1% from its all-time high. Where did it close?Question: On Thursday, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway lost 48.1% from its all-time high. Where did it close? Answer: $77,500 a share   Subscribe to our RSS feed to ensure you receive the latest Bonus Bucks questions and answers as well as our investment strategies, stock tips and the unveiling of our own contest portfolio   Click here to subscribe via e-mailThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-26385610132416599392008-11-21T14:00:00.000-05:002008-11-21T14:02:07.695-05:00Street Signs: Which strategist told CNBC there won't be a bottom 'til Valentine's Day?Question: Which strategist told CNBC there won't be a bottom 'til Valentine's Day? Answer: Bob Doll of BlackRock   Subscribe to our RSS feed to ensure you receive the latest Bonus Bucks questions and answers as well as our investment strategies, stock tips and the unveiling of our own contest portfolio   Click here to subscribe via e-mailThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-40544223221116571392008-11-21T11:59:00.000-05:002008-11-21T12:01:03.675-05:00Power Lunch: Which investor said Thursday that they'd raise their Citigroup stake by 1%?Question: Which investor said Thursday that they'd raise their Citigroup stake by 1%? Answer: Saudi Prince Alwaleed   Subscribe to our RSS feed to ensure you receive the latest Bonus Bucks questions and answers as well as our investment strategies, stock tips and the unveiling of our own contest portfolio   Click here to subscribe via e-mailThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-11005854346786297292008-11-21T10:57:00.000-05:002008-11-21T11:01:54.528-05:00The Call: Jim Cramer said HP's Q4 pre-announcement yielded no "pin action." Who did he say could have benefited from that action?Question: Jim Cramer said HP's Q4 pre-announcement yielded no "pin action." Who did he say could have benefited from that action? Answer: all of the above   Subscribe to our RSS feed to ensure you receive the latest Bonus Bucks questions and answers as well as our investment strategies, stock tips and the unveiling of our own contest portfolio   Click here to subscribe via e-mailThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-42778229756942949962008-11-21T09:21:00.000-05:002008-11-21T09:23:45.579-05:00Squawk on the Street: What disaster did Jim Paulsen of Wells Capital Management say "we've created" this week?Question: What disaster did Jim Paulsen of Wells Capital Management say "we've created" this week? Answer: TARP crisis No. 2   Subscribe to our RSS feed to ensure you receive the latest Bonus Bucks questions and answers as well as our investment strategies, stock tips and the unveiling of our own contest portfolio   Click here to subscribe via e-mailThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-5913936059101695182008-11-21T09:18:00.000-05:002008-11-21T09:20:56.695-05:00Squawk Box: According to Julia Boorstin, how much revenue did China Central TV's primetime ad space auction yield?Question: According to Julia Boorstin, how much revenue did China Central TV's primetime ad space auction yield? Answer: nearly $1.4 billion   Subscribe to our RSS feed to ensure you receive the latest Bonus Bucks questions and answers as well as our investment strategies, stock tips and the unveiling of our own contest portfolio   Click here to subscribe via e-mailThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-6965722982924036662008-11-20T15:01:00.000-05:002008-11-20T15:02:28.524-05:00Closing Bell: According to research firm IDC, global info tech spending will grow by how much in 2009?Question: According to research firm IDC, global info tech spending will grow by how much in 2009? Answer: 2.6%   Subscribe to our RSS feed to ensure you receive the latest Bonus Bucks questions and answers as well as our investment strategies, stock tips and the unveiling of our own contest portfolio   Click here to subscribe via e-mailThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-51099660243521629622008-11-20T14:54:00.000-05:002008-11-20T15:00:49.033-05:00Financials Need to Show Relative Strength to Have Sustainable Market RallyAny market rally will be unsustainable and short-lived unless there is some participation from financial stocks which have been given a vote of no confidence judging by their continued dreadful performance. Watch the Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) for any sign of momentum along with some of the big name, higher weighted stocks such as JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, Banc of America, USB, Citigroup, Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-38325126442179341582008-11-20T13:58:00.000-05:002008-11-20T14:01:41.731-05:00Street Signs: In Jim Cramer's Wednesday Lightning Round OT, which stocks did the Mad Money man praise?Question: In Jim Cramer's Wednesday Lightning Round OT, which stocks did the Mad Money man praise? Answer: British Petroleum   Subscribe to our RSS feed to ensure you receive the latest Bonus Bucks questions and answers as well as our investment strategies, stock tips and the unveiling of our own contest portfolio   Click here to subscribe via e-mailThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-45615367695516288072008-11-20T11:57:00.000-05:002008-11-20T12:57:12.043-05:00Power Lunch: What did Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell say is the solution to marine pirate attacks?Question: What did Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell say is the solution to marine pirate attacks? Answer: a holistic approach   Subscribe to our RSS feed to ensure you receive the latest Bonus Bucks questions and answers as well as our investment strategies, stock tips and the unveiling of our own contest portfolio   Click here to subscribe via e-mailThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-33187520057692289482008-11-20T11:07:00.000-05:002008-11-20T11:51:45.680-05:00The Call: According to Jeffrey Saut of Raymond James, when did the market bottom?Question: According to Jeffrey Saut of Raymond James, when did the market bottom? Answer: Oct. 10   Subscribe to our RSS feed to ensure you receive the latest Bonus Bucks questions and answers as well as our investment strategies, stock tips and the unveiling of our own contest portfolio   Click here to subscribe via e-mailThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-64199438512378686662008-11-20T09:41:00.000-05:002008-11-20T09:42:30.675-05:00Squawk on the Street: On the day KISS frontman Gene Simmons rang NYSE's opening bell, whose employees rang Nasdaq's bell?Question: On the day KISS frontman Gene Simmons rang NYSE's opening bell, whose employees rang Nasdaq's bell? Answer: Rambus   Subscribe to our RSS feed to ensure you receive the latest Bonus Bucks questions and answers as well as our investment strategies, stock tips and the unveiling of our own contest portfolio   Click here to subscribe via e-mailThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-49241128284142383652008-11-20T09:39:00.000-05:002008-11-20T09:40:52.690-05:00Squawk Box: According to our Big Budget Events slideshow, how much did the Louisiana Purchase cost in today's dollars?Question: According to our Big Budget Events slideshow, how much did the Louisiana Purchase cost in today's dollars? Answer: $217 billion   Subscribe to our RSS feed to ensure you receive the latest Bonus Bucks questions and answers as well as our investment strategies, stock tips and the unveiling of our own contest portfolio   Click here to subscribe via e-mailThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-42425762263023270662008-11-19T15:03:00.000-05:002008-11-19T15:04:44.445-05:00Closing Bell: According to Daryl Guppy, what sort of traders use a "pump and dump" strategy?Question: According to Daryl Guppy, what sort of traders use a "pump and dump" strategy? Answer: desperate individuals   Subscribe to our RSS feed to ensure you receive the latest Bonus Bucks questions and answers as well as our investment strategies, stock tips and the unveiling of our own contest portfolio   Click here to subscribe via e-mailThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-18897316633697211262008-11-19T14:00:00.000-05:002008-11-19T14:03:30.301-05:00Street Signs: How much of ConocoPhillips did Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway hold, as of Sept. 30?Question: How much of ConocoPhillips did Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway hold, as of Sept. 30? Answer: 84 million shares   Subscribe to our RSS feed to ensure you receive the latest Bonus Bucks questions and answers as well as our investment strategies, stock tips and the unveiling of our own contest portfolio   Click here to subscribe via e-mailThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-67222737171015430632008-11-19T13:57:00.006-05:002008-11-21T10:43:17.839-05:00DJIA Technical Analysis: Three Lines in the SandThe market is at a critical juncture. After attempts at a follow-through rally failed to gain any traction after Thursday’s bullish reversal, we find ourselves again dangerously near multi-year lows. We’ve identified three price levels associated with those lows on the Dow Jones Industrial Average for the index not to close or cross below that are imperative to avoid further market collapse and Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-5143675288656145122008-11-19T12:01:00.001-05:002008-11-19T12:01:23.796-05:00Power Lunch: On Tuesday, analyst Tina Vital offered CNBC her oil stock picks. Which company is on her 4-star list?Question: On Tuesday, analyst Tina Vital offered CNBC her oil stock picks. Which company is on her 4-star list? Answer: Marathon Oil   Subscribe to our RSS feed to ensure you receive the latest Bonus Bucks questions and answers as well as our investment strategies, stock tips and the unveiling of our own contest portfolio   Click here to Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-58643211698559838512008-11-19T11:18:00.001-05:002008-11-19T13:43:33.335-05:00CNBC Contest Strategy Session #1: Exchange Traded FundsLong only trades are a part of the rules of the game. But this equity environment is not suitable for investors who can only maintain a positive bias in their investment philosophy. Playing both sides of the fence is a must. Look no further than how the bear market has humbled the mightiest funds - the Growth Fund of America, Vanguard 500, and Fidelity Magellan which are off by 35%, 33.9% and Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-54803426083133399492008-11-19T11:01:00.000-05:002008-11-19T11:02:53.445-05:00The Call: What does Click Capital Research's Colin Gillis fear about investing in Yahoo?Question: What does Click Capital Research's Colin Gillis fear about investing in Yahoo? Answer: the wait for a new CEO   Subscribe to our RSS feed to ensure you receive the latest Bonus Bucks questions and answers as well as our investment strategies, stock tips and the unveiling of our own contest portfolio   Click here to subscribe via e-mailThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-11298600390770886272008-11-19T09:20:00.000-05:002008-11-19T09:22:02.890-05:00Squawk on the Street: In Tuesday's "CEOs Sound Off", which chief executives gave CNBC their outlooks?Question: In Tuesday's "CEOs Sound Off", which chief executives gave CNBC their outlooks? Answer: All of the above   Subscribe to our RSS feed to ensure you receive the latest Bonus Bucks questions and answers as well as our investment strategies, stock tips and the unveiling of our own contest portfolio   Click here to subscribe via e-mailThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-34492989173074085792008-11-19T09:17:00.000-05:002008-11-19T09:19:39.997-05:00Squawk Box: On Nov. 17, which ag stock did Pete Najarian praise for its "phenomenal pipeline"?Question: On Nov. 17, which ag stock did Pete Najarian praise for its "phenomenal pipeline"? Answer: Monsanto   Subscribe to our RSS feed to ensure you receive the latest Bonus Bucks questions and answers as well as our investment strategies, stock tips and the unveiling of our own contest portfolio   Click here to subscribe via e-mailThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-38368883729119631252008-11-18T15:02:00.000-05:002008-11-18T15:04:37.169-05:00Closing Bell: In "Apple Investors' Hope for the Holidays" which "long-time" tech industry analyst does Jim Goldman refer to?Question: In "Apple Investors' Hope for the Holidays" which "long-time" tech industry analyst does Jim Goldman refer to? Answer: Gene Munster   Subscribe to our RSS feed to ensure you receive the latest Bonus Bucks questions and answers as well as our investment strategies, stock tips and the unveiling of our own contest portfolio   Click here to subscribe via e-mailThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-71107041694397606552008-11-18T14:01:00.000-05:002008-11-18T14:04:36.797-05:00Street Signs: Enjoy our Holiday Cigars slideshow. Now name the only 2-time winner of Cigar Aficionado's No. 1 Cigar of the Year.Question: Enjoy our Holiday Cigars slideshow. Now name the only 2-time winner of Cigar Aficionado's No. 1 Cigar of the Year. Answer: The Padrón Family   Subscribe to our RSS feed to ensure you receive the latest Bonus Bucks questions and answers as well as our investment strategies, stock tips and the unveiling of our own contest portfolio   Click here to subscribe via e-mailThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-51702253828510000852008-11-18T12:00:00.000-05:002008-11-18T12:02:10.973-05:00Power Lunch: In Vince Farrell's blog post, Lower Oil Price Equals A Tax Cut, the CIO offers what scientific view of petroleum "info"?Question: In Vince Farrell's blog post, Lower Oil Price Equals A Tax Cut, the CIO offers what scientific view of petroleum "info"? Answer: "dissection"   Subscribe to our RSS feed to ensure you receive the latest Bonus Bucks questions and answers as well as our investment strategies, stock tips and the unveiling of our own contest portfolio   Click here to subscribe via e-mailThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-851747886630263762.post-85091064586727354952008-11-18T10:57:00.000-05:002008-11-18T11:03:50.687-05:00The Call: In the Stock Blog post, Five Stocks to Fight The Recession, how does Manuel Schiffres label Pfizer?Question: In the Stock Blog post, Five Stocks to Fight The Recession, how does Manuel Schiffres label Pfizer? Answer: All of the above   Subscribe to our RSS feed to ensure you receive the latest Bonus Bucks questions and answers as well as our investment strategies, stock tips and the unveiling of our own contest portfolio   Click here to subscribe via e-mailThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14946913220228850946noreply@blogger.com0