Did you notice people stopped getting political/critical of "evil" companies after starting to invest? Investing |
- Did you notice people stopped getting political/critical of "evil" companies after starting to invest?
- Apple Earnings: EPS $3.89 vs $3.86 est., Revenue $88.3B vs $87.28B est.; iPhone sales 77.3 million vs. 80.2 million est.
- Amazon Earnings: Q4 EPS $3.75 vs. 1.85 estimated; Q4 Revs. $60.45B vs. $59.83B estimated
- Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai steps down, replaced by CFO Kenichiro Yoshida.
- Alphabet Earnings: EPS $9.70 vs $9.98 expected; Revenue: $32.32 billion vs $31.86 billion expected
- Alibaba earnings
- Google Cloud now doing $1B in revenue per quarter, one fifth the size of Amazon Web Services.
- Question about dividends
- Go-Pro Earnings: Adjusted loss per share: 30 cents vs. 11 cents expected; Revenue: $334.8 million vs. $340.1 million expected
- eBay to Replace PayPal With New Processing Company
- Economy to grow at 5.4% rate in first quarter, Atlanta Fed tracker shows
- What is the best online brokerage account to open outside of U.S institutions /where can I find French tax law information?
- How GE Went From American Icon to Astonishing Mess
- What does a yield curve tell a bond investor?
- Who to invest Shipping containers with?
- Do you have a stock you regret buying but are still holding onto ? What is it and why ?
- Chevron Boosts Quarterly Dividend For First Time Since Late 2016
- Guess Plunges After Kate Upton Accuses Co-Founder of Sexual Harassment
- Thoughts on UPS?
- $SBUX - time to buy?
- Dumb question: How do you "buy bonds"?
- Just sharing something that's helped me out....
- Industrials macro trends?
- Has anyone done DRS for their private placement?
- What are your guys' thoughts on Boeing? Does it still have legs?
| Posted: 01 Feb 2018 06:13 AM PST For example, before investing in Apple, you were critical about how the company was dodging taxes and not doing enough for the American people but after you started buying shares, you stopped criticising its tactics? or that defense companies like Lockheed Martin or Boeing spend billions lobbying the government for favourable contracts etc.. [link] [comments]  |
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| Amazon Earnings: Q4 EPS $3.75 vs. 1.85 estimated; Q4 Revs. $60.45B vs. $59.83B estimated Posted: 01 Feb 2018 01:10 PM PST
$789 million of their $1.9 billion net income was from a one-time tax benefit under the Trump Tax Plan. [link] [comments]  |
| Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai steps down, replaced by CFO Kenichiro Yoshida. Posted: 01 Feb 2018 11:20 PM PST I've liked Sony since I worked in sales and saw what they were doing to try to modernize their brand and company. They have done well and I expect them to continue to do well under Yoshida, who was allegedly the real mastermind behind Sony's resurrection. That said, does anything really change? Hirai's stepping down to Chairman, and if Yoshida was so responsible for Sony's recent success, how much more influence could he wield as CEO that he couldn't previously? [link] [comments]  |
| Alphabet Earnings: EPS $9.70 vs $9.98 expected; Revenue: $32.32 billion vs $31.86 billion expected Posted: 01 Feb 2018 01:14 PM PST
Alphabet's overall revenues increased 24% year-over-year, driven by Google's swelling ads business, which posted $27.27 billion in revenue in Q4. Google's ads were getting clicked more than Wall Street expected, and its cost per click, or how much advertisers pay, decreased just about in line with what was expected.
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| Posted: 02 Feb 2018 03:09 AM PST http://www.alibabagroup.com/en/news/press_pdf/p180201.pdf They're finally taking that 18bn RMB write-off on Alibaba pictures! Looks like they're cleaning up a bit of the dubious accounting on their books. What a sigh of relief it must have been for their CFO that this write-off coincides with a 22bn RMB non-cash gain on the revaluation of Cainiao! [link] [comments]  |
| Google Cloud now doing $1B in revenue per quarter, one fifth the size of Amazon Web Services. Posted: 01 Feb 2018 06:49 PM PST This is according to Google CEO, Sundar Pichai on the conference call for Alphabet today. This is the first time revenue for Google's Cloud platform has been broken out. Previously it was grouped together with other revenue and analysts could only speculate about Google Cloud's market share. This is WAY larger than most estimates. Also mentioned by Pichai — it's the fastest growing of all current cloud platforms, incredible considering Azure's 98% y/y growth. This is one detail from the earnings call that will take institutional investors a while to digest but once they do, it will lead to a series of PT upgrades. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 02 Feb 2018 01:49 AM PST First time posting in this sub, so please be gentle. So I was looking around at investing into some fairly stable stocks, that provide a decent dividend. I was wondering how long time before one must buy a certain stock, to be able to get dividends from it? I am not planning on buying just for dividends and then selling again. This is supposed to be a long term investment. Would it be stupid to for example buy a high yield stock now, if they are paying out dividends in let's say a month from now? Thanks [link] [comments]  |
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| eBay to Replace PayPal With New Processing Company Posted: 01 Feb 2018 08:32 AM PST In a bid to "improve its customer experience," online marketplace eBay is swapping its longtime payment processor PayPal for Dutch company Adyen. The switch will be made gradually, over the course of several years, before PayPal is fully phased out. PayPal was purchased by eBay in 2002, remaining the auction megalith's primary payment processor even after separating in 2015. The rationale behind the switch. according to eBay, is to offer lower costs and improved monetary conversion to customers, along with other logistical improvements made possible by Adyen's global reach. While eBay's share prices rose following the announcement, PayPal's plummeted — the move "represents a major setback for PayPal" according to D.A. Davidson & Co analyst Gil Luria, as the profits garnered from its partnership with eBay were a major source of revenue for PayPal. Those dreading the switch can rest easy for now as PayPal will persist as a checkout option for customers until at least July 2023, but North American customers will see Adyen moving in to handle transactions as early as this year. [link] [comments]  |
| Economy to grow at 5.4% rate in first quarter, Atlanta Fed tracker shows Posted: 01 Feb 2018 01:11 PM PST [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 02 Feb 2018 01:34 AM PST TL;DR What is the best brokerage account my girlfriend (French National) can open if you can't open to start investing for retirement? Also, where can I find advice in regard to French tax laws concerning capital gains on any investments sold in the future? I am an Amercian ex-pat living in Vietnam. After doing dubious research, I understand how I can continue to invest in my Roth IRA and how the taxes work around capital gains. I make 100% of my income in Vietnam and I declare that on my tax return every year. I'm also able to max out my Roth IRA and still have some left over to invest in my brokerage account with Schwab. My girlfriend is a French national that is currently living with me in Vietnam. She is teaching French out here and is starting to make some decent money. As such, I want to get her set up on the path to success by helping her invest her money in index funds for her future. We would be starting her on the lazy 3 fund portfolio and let it grow from there. I'm asking for advice on what would be the best online brokerage account to open for her? I currently use Vanguard and Schwab from the states, but I want her to have her own for tax purposes. Also, does anyone have any advice on where I can find information about capital gains tax for a French national that most likely won't be living in France? ie) Will she have to pay capital gains tax if she is not living in France? How would she pay it? [link] [comments]  |
| How GE Went From American Icon to Astonishing Mess Posted: 02 Feb 2018 03:04 AM PST |
| What does a yield curve tell a bond investor? Posted: 01 Feb 2018 03:25 PM PST Pretty basic I know but I find understanding the significance of a yield curve elusive. For example, if the yield curve is inverted, what is a bond trader thinking? What affect does it have on choosing between a short term and long term bond? What affect does it have on choosing between a newly issued long term bond and buying a pre existing long term bond? [link] [comments]  |
| Who to invest Shipping containers with? Posted: 02 Feb 2018 02:46 AM PST Just want to know who is a trustworthy company in the shipping container business where I can safely buy and get returns. Has anyone heard of investcontainers.com? I'm not sure if it's a scam or not, some advice is appreciated. [link] [comments]  |
| Do you have a stock you regret buying but are still holding onto ? What is it and why ? Posted: 01 Feb 2018 10:34 AM PST Mine is Crescent Point Energy. I purchased it when the price went down. Then the price went down a lot more. But I figure its down about 60 percent and has bottomed out, i'm waiting for some other company to gobble it up and see what I end up with. [link] [comments]  |
| Chevron Boosts Quarterly Dividend For First Time Since Late 2016 Posted: 01 Feb 2018 03:56 PM PST |
| Guess Plunges After Kate Upton Accuses Co-Founder of Sexual Harassment Posted: 01 Feb 2018 10:26 AM PST |
| Posted: 02 Feb 2018 02:21 AM PST Do you think $UPS is a buy the dip opportunity? I'm reading they just couldn't meet the demands of e-commerce and now plan on spending money to upgrade/increase their capabilities. It's got a nice dividend (would be in IRA), but that doesn't give me a lot of confidence. Would like to hear what others think. Thanks for your input. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 01 Feb 2018 11:39 AM PST Sbux at 56 a share, nearing its 52 week low. P/e ration of 18, PEG of 1.2 , well known brand internationally giving them a large margin, 2% dividend yield with consistent EPS and dividend growth. Simple product and business. Am I missing something? [link] [comments]  |
| Dumb question: How do you "buy bonds"? Posted: 01 Feb 2018 11:29 AM PST I can go into my brokerage and buy stocks. Or I can buy funds of stocks, like index funds. When people say they have bonds in their portfolio, are they buying bonds directly in an account, or are they talking about funds of bonds? Or both? [link] [comments]  |
| Just sharing something that's helped me out.... Posted: 02 Feb 2018 01:05 AM PST I'm a young millennial. A few years back during college I made my way into investing. I realised that one of the main and only way of becoming "rich"/ creating wealth was investing whether that be in shares, business, etc. I always wanted to invest in real estate especially after hearing the statistic that 90% of millionaires are created in the real estate market. I don't know how true that is but I liked the sound of it. However, real estate was not even an option to me at the time. So what I did was get into the antiques business, which I soon found to be very very profitable. Even the Great Scrooge McDuck was known to dabble in antiquities, so if it's good enough for him, I figured it was good enough for me! It allowed me to pay off debt, travel and eventually obtain enough funds to invest in property, my long term goal, which is what I currently do now. Investing in antiques was my stepping stone to that goal. While the vast majority of millennials cannot invest in real estate, the antiquities market is very much accessible, and as in my case, can lead to other things. Alternative investments such as antiques, art and stamps regularly outperform shares. However, the industry is overlooked by younger people, and this I think is to our detriment. It really is an untapped gold mine. In reality, flipping artefacts is not that much different from flipping homes. Same rules still apply, buy low, sell high and if required add a bit of value in between. Although I'm primarily in the business of real estate now, the ROI is nothing compared to that which is possible with valuable items of the past. Occasionally I do miss the "hustle" and adrenaline of flipping something for $400 which you acquired for $30. Those are the sort of returns Wall Street can only dream of. One of the main advantages of investing in property and antiques is that you have a physical and tangible item in your possession, unlike shares or cryptos. (Not that they're inferior or anything). You can live in a house and wear a valuable watch, but you can't eat a bitcoin is what I am trying to illustrate. Real assets like property, antiques, art, metals, oil and commodities are much more useful. It is well known that precious metals are good investments as they hold their value well, and are one of the few relatively stable assets during bad economic times (such as recessions and depressions). This advantage can be compounded by the smart investor by acquiring items that are both antiques and precious metals at the same time. For example, a set of silver cutlery. This is valuable as an antique and also as a commodity. It's also a very practical, useful asset in the sense that it can actually be used. The ability to specialise in niche areas also make this form of investing much more interesting. Those with an interest in music, flip instruments. You can even buy, hold and flip fine wines from years gone by. There's something for everyone. Like other markets, there can be risks, albeit relatively few, especially when compared to cryptocurrencies or shares. The main peril would be fakes. However, very quickly you can learn to recognise these instantly. Just like in other markets such as shares, bitcoin, and oil there are trends. Something that not many people know (or neglect to consider) about in the industry is the influence of television and cinema. This can be highly useful in predicting and riding trends. To give a current example, there is a new Downton Abbey movie which is in the works. When it is released, the prices of antiquities from the Edwardian era will very likely rise. Buying before and selling after would net a very tidy profit. Knowing how to spot these opportunities is one of the keys to success in the industry, as with all others. In the past, this occurred in 2015 when the Great Gatsby was released, starring Leonardo Dicaprio. Shortly after, the demand for items from the "Roaring Twenties" (1920's) significantly increased, which led to higher prices and of course, a very profitable situation for savvy investors. Another notion which could be looked into, is that fact that given enough time anything can become an antique. That means putting something away now which is next to worthless, can, with enough time end up priceless. A very extreme example, but the idea is sturdy. A scene from Indiana Jones goes something like this: "Look at this. [holds out a pocket watch.] It's worthless. Ten dollars from a vendor in the street. But I take it, I bury it in the sand for a thousand years, it becomes priceless...like the Ark. Men will kill for it. Men like you and me." To give another current example, it would make good sense to store away items from important events, such as the Brexit movement in Britain. If in Australia, the recent same sex marriage campaign. If in the United States, Trump memorabilia would look to be a good option. Trump will have a long lasting legacy that (good or bad) will not be soon forgotten. Recognising these opportunities is very important. A very interesting emerging market that might be worth a look at the moment, is antique tractors. These are rapidly increasing in value, with some recently selling in the hundreds of thousands at auction. If it's within the budget, this niche is definitely one to watch. Having said that, it's never good to enter into an industry without good knowledge of the subject first. Finally, it has never been easier to get started. There are countless apps that are available that make the appraisal of items very easy and quick. Popular television programs like American Pickers, Pawn Stars and Antiques Roadshow are also great resources. My hope is that this message will lead to an awakening about this form of alternative investing, so that it may inspire others (particularly my age) to get started, and potentially start getting ahead in life. I think we've had enough of being told to just save and hope for the best. When you have an entire generation that feels as if the only home they'll ever afford is one on a monopoly board, it can be very discouraging. The buying and selling of items of value shouldn't be reserved for the elite or upper class, rather it should be seen as an opportunity to get a foothold in the buying and selling economy as a whole. The truth is, you can become a tycoon of antiquities with relatively little capital or upfront costs. A local market, thrift store or estate sale and a bit of spare change is literally all that is needed. Facebook buy-sell groups, Etsy, Craigslist and Ebay make it easier again. Adding valuable and precious artefacts to one's portfolio is in my opinion, not a bad move. Like gold and silver, they tend to hold their value decently. I genuinely believe that 2018 could be the beginning of a new gold rush... rusty gold that is. [link] [comments]  |
| Posted: 02 Feb 2018 12:25 AM PST I'm trying to diversify into the Industrials sector but having some trouble making sense of some of the valuations right now. What are some macro trends in industrials that you think can provide me some guidance for long term stock investments? Between Aerospace/Defense vs Construction and Machinery, which industry is likely to benefit more from these macro trends? [link] [comments]  |
| Has anyone done DRS for their private placement? Posted: 02 Feb 2018 12:12 AM PST Hi, we are looking at whether to do DRS or DWACS for our upcoming offering, and everything points toward DRS being a much better way forward. Mainly, fees. Has anyone done private placement, and knows about why people prefer to go with DWAC over DRS? Thanks! [link] [comments]  |
| What are your guys' thoughts on Boeing? Does it still have legs? Posted: 02 Feb 2018 12:06 AM PST I'm thinking of liquidating my position in Amgen tomorrow (disappointing earnings + a recent run-up in price + a historically up-and-down stock = time to let it go). My tentative plan is to put 33% into Tencent (I already hold a pretty big position) and the rest into Boeing, but I'm worried because Boeing's price has absolutely skyrocketed and their market cap is getting up there. From what I've gathered though, they have the advantage of a quickly growing demand for their products and a business model that makes it so that buyers are basically forced to continue purchasing their products once they've bought in. Most analysts seem to think it has a lot more room to grow. Thoughts? [link] [comments]  |
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