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    January 31, 2019

    Fed holds rates stable, pledges 'patient' approach, expects 'ample' balance sheet Investing

    Fed holds rates stable, pledges 'patient' approach, expects 'ample' balance sheet

    Posted: 30 Jan 2019 11:02 AM PST

    Visa reports 18% increase in quarterly profit.

    Posted: 30 Jan 2019 01:28 PM PST

    Microsoft earnings: $1.10 per share, vs $1.09 expected

    Posted: 30 Jan 2019 01:05 PM PST

    Tesla earnings at $1.93 per share, vs $2.20 expected

    Posted: 30 Jan 2019 01:12 PM PST

    Fed went from 4 rate hikes to zero and from balance sheet reduction on autopilot to flexible. All in the course of 1 quarter. Just pitiful. The Fed is the market's bitch. (@NorthmanTrader)

    Posted: 30 Jan 2019 05:33 PM PST

    FB jumps after EPS and Revenue Beat

    Posted: 30 Jan 2019 01:10 PM PST

    Musk says Tesla CFO Deepak Ahuja is leaving the company

    Posted: 30 Jan 2019 04:03 PM PST

    It's the second time Ahuja has resigned from the company. He was one of Tesla's longest serving executives when he first left in 2015. Ahuja rejoined Tesla in 2017, replacing then-CFO Jason Wheeler, who abruptly resigned.

    Shares of Tesla fell about 5 percent after the markets closed Wednesday night.

    https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/30/musk-says-tesla-cfo-deepak-ahuja-is-leaving-the-company.html

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    Daily advice thread. All questions about your personal situation should be asked here

    Posted: 31 Jan 2019 04:04 AM PST

    If your question is "I have $10,000, what do I do?" or anything similar. There is no single answer to this question, but we will also need A LOT MORE information if we are to give some sort of answer

    • How old are you?
    • Are you employed/making income? How much?
    • What are your objectives with this money? (buy a house? Retirement savings?)
    • What is your risk tolerance? (Do you mind risking it at blackjack or do you need to know its 100% safe?)
    • What are you current holdings? (Do you already have exposure to specific funds and sectors?)
    • Any other assets? House paid off? Cars? Expensive girlfriend? (not really an asset)
    • What is your time horizon? Do you need this money next month? Next 20yrs?
    • Any big debts?
    • Any other relevant financial information will be useful to give you a proper answer.

    Be aware that these answers are just opinions of Redditors and should be used as a starting point for your research. You should strongly consider seeing a registered financial rep before making any financial decisions!

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    Apple Is Planning 3-D Cameras for New iPhones in AR Push

    Posted: 31 Jan 2019 03:42 AM PST

    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-30/apple-is-said-to-prep-new-3-d-camera-for-2020-iphones-in-ar-push

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    Apple Inc. plans to launch iPhones with a more-powerful 3-D camera as soon as next year, stepping up the company's push into augmented reality, according to people familiar with the plans.

    The rear-facing, longer-range 3-D camera is designed to scan the environment to create three-dimensional reconstructions of the real world. It will work up to about 15 feet from the device, the people said. That's in contrast with the current iPhone 3-D camera system, which points toward users and operates at distances of 25 to 50 centimeters to power Apple's Face ID facial-recognition feature.

    Apple's new system uses a laser scanner, rather than the existing dot-projection technology which doesn't work as well over longer distances, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing unreleased features. That's just one of many new features -- including a third, more advanced camera, enhanced photo-capture tools and a more powerful chip -- that Apple plans to include in coming generations of iPhones, the people said.

    The laser-powered 3-D camera would enhance augmented reality on the iPhone, allowing for more accurate depth perception and placement of virtual objects. It could also help the handset take photos that can better capture depth, the people said. Apple has been in talks with Sony Corp. about testing sensors for the new system, one of the people said.

    While virtual reality immerses the user in a digital realm, AR overlays visuals and data onto a view of the real world. Use cases include looking at a building and displaying details of the structure beside the image, or listing repair instructions for a mechanic while she works on a defective machine. It's been touted as having wider mass-market appeal than VR, and Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook has talked up its prospects.

    The 2020 iPhone camera may be a prelude to an AR headset that Apple has been preparing for as early as 2020. An Apple spokeswoman declined to comment on the company's plans, which could change.

    Apple previously aimed to put the new 3-D camera system on the back of this year's high-end iPhones, but delayed that, the people familiar also said. Still, the Cupertino, California-based technology giant is doubling down on camera capabilities for its handsets.

    For 2019, Apple plans successors to the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max -- code-named D42 and D43 -- and an update to the iPhone XR, said the people. The larger of the new high-end iPhones will have three cameras on the back, and other handsets could eventually come with the upgraded system, too, the people said.

    Cameras have become one of the most-important features in a saturated smartphone market. Better photos are a compelling reason for people to upgrade their handsets, especially when other new capabilities are either harder to design or too wonky for most customers to appreciate. Apple pioneered smartphone camera improvements, which over the years have included additions like Portrait Mode. Rivals have tried to catch up, with Samsung Electronics Co. launching phones with as many as four outward-facing cameras last year.

    The iPhone still generates the majority of Apple's revenue, although sales of the devices fell last year as people upgraded less often. That triggered a stock slump that wiped more than $300 billion off the company's market value since October. New models with more-capable cameras could spur upgrades and reignite Apple's growth, making these upcoming iPhones the most critical in years.

    A third camera on the back of the 2019 iPhone will help the device capture a larger field of view and enable a wider range of zoom. It will also capture more pixels so Apple software could, for example, automatically repair a video or photo to fit in a subject that may have been accidentally cut off from the initial shot, according to the people familiar with the plans. The company is also planning an enhanced version of its Live Photos feature, which pins video from before and after each shot to the photo. The new version will double the length of the video from three seconds to six seconds.

    The laser-powered 3-D camera could debut first on an upgrade to the iPad Pro currently planned for as early as spring 2020, according to one of the people. Apple isn't expected to release a major iPad Pro update this year like it did in 2018. It typically upgrades the line in the second half of the year. Apple in the past has launched major new features on the iPad before the iPhone, including 4G internet connectivity in 2012.

    Apple is also testing some versions of this year's iPhone line that includes a USB-C connector instead of the Lightning port that has been used on iPhones since 2012, indicating that the company plans an eventual switch, according to one of the people. Moving to USB-C would make the new models compatible with chargers used for hundreds of other devices, like Android phones.

    This year's iPhone models will include an upgraded Apple processor and use an updated Face ID sensor for unlocking the device and approving payments, the people said. The handsets will otherwise look similar to the current models with larger changes expected as early as 2020 to accommodate plans for 5G networking capabilities, Bloomberg News reported last year.

    Beyond iPhones, Apple plans to release an updated version of its lower-cost iPad with a roughly 10-inch screen and a faster processor as early as this spring, according to people familiar with the plans. That device is expected to retain the Lightning port, according to one of the people. The company is also readying a new, cheaper iPad mini, its smallest tablet that hasn't been updated since 2015, the people said.

    Apple's next operating system update, iOS 13, will include a dark mode option for easier nighttime viewing and improvements to CarPlay, the company's in-vehicle software. There will also be iPad-specific upgrades like a new home screen, the ability to tab through multiple versions of a single app like pages in a web browser, and improvements to file management. The company will also integrate two new services, including a magazine subscription service and its original video content efforts, via iOS updates this year.

    Each year since 2012, Apple has launched its latest iPhone in September. The one exception was the iPhone X's November release in 2017.

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    Is getting in on FB now FOMO?

    Posted: 31 Jan 2019 01:00 AM PST

    I am new enough to investing but months back I saw FB price and thought it will surely go up as it's so rich and can buy any competitor etc.

    Now it's jumped 15% and about 20% off ATH and i'm feeling a fear of FOMO.

    I feel the same about BABA which has grown nearly 30% this month.

    Do you think it's unwise getting in on these?

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    Which of these two John J Murphy books is better? - Intermarket Technical Analysis and Trading with Intermarket Analysis

    Posted: 31 Jan 2019 04:01 AM PST

    I bought this book by mistake: Intermarket Technical Analysis: Trading Strategies for the Global Stock, Bond, Commodity, and Currency Markets (Wiley Finance)

    https://www.amazon.com/Intermarket-Technical-Analysis-Strategies-Commodity/dp/0471524336

    But head that more popular book by John J Murphy is this:

    Trading with Intermarket Analysis: A Visual Approach to Beating the Financial Markets Using Exchange-Traded Funds 1st Edition

    https://www.amazon.com/Trading-Intermarket-Analysis-Financial-Exchange-Traded/dp/1118314379/ref=pd_sim_14_16?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1118314379&pd_rd_r=e9061fa7-254e-11e9-8ccb-0556752ac422&pd_rd_w=44aew&pd_rd_wg=nFRye&pf_rd_p=90485860-83e9-4fd9-b838-b28a9b7fda30&pf_rd_r=1ECQWH73SYQ1Q8HFNGBD&psc=1&refRID=1ECQWH73SYQ1Q8HFNGBD

    Are they a lot different and you think it's worth buying the 2nd one?

    Thanks

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    Looking for more investing/economics podcasts

    Posted: 31 Jan 2019 03:54 AM PST

    Currently I listen to the Motel fool podcasts, FT alphachat, exchanges at Goldman Sachs, the indicator and planet money. (the last one is kind of novel) what are your go to podcasts for macro/micro economics?

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    Paypal earnings beat. $0.69 per share vs $0.67 EPS

    Posted: 30 Jan 2019 01:38 PM PST

    The Indian Polymer Industry's Expectations From The Union Budget 2019-20

    Posted: 31 Jan 2019 02:50 AM PST

    Buying options

    Posted: 31 Jan 2019 02:28 AM PST

    So I'm new to the arena of options, what I seem to come across is a pattern in which it seems only option sellers make money. I came across a few posts where buyers made significant gains but lost it all due to poor risk management.. But for the most part option buyers seem to fall short.

    Has anyone here made significant returns buying options and hasn't lost it all? I was thinking of strangling otm options and 30 days till expiry selling, hopefully making returns from the deltas(Instead of hoping it hits strike price), and hoping some gambler buys the crappy option, but can't find almost anyone using such a strategy.

    I'm only 20, so I don't have much savings, just playing around with 100$ in robinhood. So my lack of capital prevents me from writing options.. Is it a waste of time to try to flip option contracts like this?

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    Wheres the best place to trade stocks on in canada? Ive heared of qtrade, td, rbc..? That has low fees?

    Posted: 30 Jan 2019 09:31 PM PST

    Clarification on stocks and trading

    Posted: 30 Jan 2019 09:23 PM PST

    What is the point of buying a stock of a company that doesn't pay a dividend? Is it just to wait until the stock is worth more and then sell it? Also, is options trading just betting whether the price will go up or down in the future? That's what I keep coming to as I read about it.

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    Newbie question about startups which are fundraising: How to find them?

    Posted: 31 Jan 2019 01:01 AM PST

    Hi All,

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    I'm an newbie investor who would like to invest in startups. There are some startups which I am already a customer and they are going to fundraising campaigns to raise funds from everyone.

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    I currently know just 3 of them and I bet there are thousands of them which is possibly have a better chance on returns. Do you know any place that list startups who are searching for fundraising? So I can see the options around and give a better decision.

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    Investing in Silver?

    Posted: 31 Jan 2019 12:55 AM PST

    I was wondering what are some of your opinions on silver and other metals and how would I go about buying it on the exchange? And any thoughts on buying a bar of it?

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    Lockheed Grows Its Jet Business, Lands on Mars -- and Trims Its Pension Load

    Posted: 30 Jan 2019 07:52 AM PST

    How to compare valuation of international stocks vs. S&P?

    Posted: 30 Jan 2019 12:49 PM PST

    As it's Moronic Monday (Wednesday edition), here's a pretty basic question. I want to find a relatively simple way of comparing valuations of domestic vs. international stocks. The only real benchmark I've found so far for international stocks as an asset class is the MSCI EAFE index. One idea would be to compare this to the S&P index to see relative price movement of both indexes, but this doesn't seem to be particularly meaningful.

    Ideally, someone would create a similar index to the Shiller Cyclically Adjusted PE Ratio, which provides an average PE of stocks in the S&P, but if this exists for international stocks, I haven't found it. (Of course I realize that "international stocks" is a very broad category and that one market in this class can be overvalued while another is undervalued.)

    How do you guys approach this?

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    Opening a first position in BRK.B

    Posted: 30 Jan 2019 12:37 PM PST

    I am interested to open a first position in BRK.B (~5k) but having a hard time understanding how to value this stock, especially how to account for the private equity holdings.

    What I know so far is the BV at which Buffett repurchased the stock last year, which I am using as an indicative of intrinsic value. Is that a fool's errand? If not what I can see is that the stock price isn't far from it but trading at ~ 1.3 BV. What I am unsure is whether those 100B+ of cash Buffett is currently holding isn't in a way making the BV a useless metric right now to value Berkshire.

    Any thoughts? or resources that could help share some lights on how valuation should be approached for a company like Berkshire? If you opened a position in Berkshire, do you mind sharing what entry price and how did you use the BV to size your entry?

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    Thanks folks!

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