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Skarbeck: Financial markets brace for era of social media
May 18, 2013
Ken SkarbeckTwo recent episodes have regulators scrutinizing the role social media plays in the investment markets.
MoreKim: Twitter-fueled mayhem should worry investors
May 11, 2013
Mickey KimI’m old school when it comes to investing, so it baffles me that some professionals consider a tweet important to the
investment decision-making process. But those 140 characters can do real damage when improperly used.
MoreSkarbeck: Research error reignites stimulus vs. debt debate
May 4, 2013
Ken SkarbeckEconomic and political spheres are abuzz with the recent discovery of a mathematical error made by Harvard professors Carmen
Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff in their seminal analysis of debt-laden economies.
MoreSkarbeck: Mutual funds' rate of return paints misleading picture
April 20, 2013
Ken SkarbeckThe calendar can provide the investment industry the sleight of hand needed to grab investors’ attention when advertising
investment performance.
MoreKim: Investors must steer clear of the narcissistic CEO
April 13, 2013
Mickey KimA number of academic studies have concluded narcissistic CEOs make poor choices that can cause the company and your investment
to perish.
MoreSkarbeck: Stockman 'rant' draws welcomed responses
April 6, 2013
Ken SkarbeckA lengthy New York Times opinion piece by David Stockman has set off a firestorm of response from a variety of sources
who editorialize about stock markets and politics.
MoreKIM: Discipline in the short term required for long-term gain
March 30, 2013
Mickey KimInvestors fret about the stock market. The market has more than doubled from its low four years ago. Am I too late? There
is still so much uncertainty, here and abroad. Are stocks too risky?
MoreSKARBECK: Alternative investments not worth their high costs
March 23, 2013
Ken SkarbeckWhen it comes to choosing the products or services offered by the investment industry, the evidence suggests that when investors
pay less, they often get more.
MoreKIM: Buffett to worried CEOs: 'Let us unburden you'
March 16, 2013
Mickey KimVeteran investing fans like me eagerly await the release of Warren Buffett’s annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders.
MoreSKARBECK: Don't get overly excited about new index records
March 9, 2013
Ken SkarbeckThe frenzy surrounding a new market high tends to raise the blood pressure in investors. It seems to stimulate a feeling that
they need to “do something.”
MoreKIM: Mutual fund choices influenced by conflicts
March 2, 2013
Mickey KimHave you ever wondered how and why the mutual funds your brokerage firm recommends or those that appear on your 401(k) plan’s
menu of investment options were chosen?
MoreSKARBECK: SEC enforcement powers important but limited
February 23, 2013
Ken SkarbeckThe SEC's reputation had taken a hit when an internal investigation found that senior employees were surfing pornographic
websites during the financial crisis.
MoreKIM: Protect yourself when buying mutual fund shares
February 16, 2013
Mickey KimWhile the concept of a mutual fund is beautiful in its simplicity, actually investing in one can be complicated.
MoreSKARBECK: Weakening currencies spur economic growth or inflation
February 9, 2013
Ken SkarbeckThe value of a currency can be influenced by all sorts of variables—including politics, monetary policy and interest
rates.
MoreKIM: Disciplined approach key to '13 investing success
February 2, 2013
Mickey KimInvestors who heeded FDR’s advice—“When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on”—were
amply rewarded for staying the course.
MoreSKARBECK: Now's the time to reflect on investment results, costs
January 26, 2013
Ken SkarbeckWith 2012 now in the books, it is a great time to undertake an analysis of your financial results.
MoreKIM: Look for ways to invest without following the herd
January 19, 2013
Mickey KimWe don’t waste time trying to anticipate events that are uncontrollable. Still, some highly experienced and skilled
investors make unconventional predictions I think are worth noting.
MoreSKARBECK: Value investors tempted by HHGregg valuations
January 12, 2013
Ken SkarbeckA fascinating case study can be found in the divergent fortunes of locally based HHGregg and Texas-based Conn’s Inc.
MoreKIM: Turn off TV and heed this timeless investment advice
January 5, 2013
Mickey KimIn today’s era of 24/7 media bombardment, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by all the “expert” opinions
out there.
MoreSKARBECK: Investors' dour mindset costing them money
December 29, 2012
Ken SkarbeckEvery day, U.S. investors are bombarded with a lack of action from inept politicians who can’t seem to take one positive
step toward solving our fiscal crisis.
MoreKIM: Buffett believes philanthropy is our investment in society
December 22, 2012
Mickey KimIn June 2010, Buffett joined Bill and Melinda Gates to announce the Giving Pledge—their effort to persuade the richest
Americans to donate at least half their wealth to charity.
MoreSKARBECK: Even glass-half-empty Grant has positive long-term view
December 15, 2012
Ken SkarbeckAn Indiana University grad and author of five books, Jim Grant possesses deep knowledge on the role central banks have played
throughout history and the cumulative results of their monetary policy decisions.
MoreKIM: Don't be fooled by 'hot hand' fantasy in hoops or investing
December 8, 2012
Mickey KimWith basketball a metaphor for life for many passionate fans, what lessons hold true both on and off the court?
MoreSKARBECK: Giant H-P's recent missteps a valuable lesson for us all
December 1, 2012
Ken SkarbeckThe Hewlett-Packard saga portrays the huge importance the capital-allocation function plays in deciding ultimate shareholder
wealth.
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I live a couple blocks east of the Angie's campus and my house is assessed for ~$160,000. If I could get that amount, let alone $384,000 (a 140% bonus), I'd sell in a minute. Either Angie's stockholders just got fleeced, or Angie's is getting about a 58% discount on their property taxes, if these properties are actually worth what they paid Mr. Oesterle for them. Which do you think is the case?
Perhaps the IMA board is really to blame! They agreed to hire Charles. They can't seemingly find donors among themselves, or bring in new blood that will support the museums operating budget with an expanded museum and money to provide curators with something to do (ie buy art). The headlines of disarray at the museum and mass firings are hurting the reputation of the museum for some time to come. If people on the board had misgivings, perhaps they shpuld have more forcefully opposed efforts that they have seemingly been unable to fund, like expansion and the costs it has created!
See, I told u Indyman and Dipsicle....this 8 days is overkill. It's barely worth a weekend....great job Tony George! Your dream has been fulfilled....he fans want the I r l back. Thats how good it was.....and that sucked.
I have been in training for a short time now but right off I can see that safety and quality are the number one issues, my experience as of late has been a positive one, the employees along with Jeff the plant manager and the operation supervisor as well as the engineers are a highly motivated group of people, what an asset for the area to have and for company's in need of a quality metal products.