What is your logic Jubak?  A slowdown in the Chinese economy means more stimulus for America?  I hope what this really means is less Chinese products and maybe, just maybe, more manufacturing in America, which has been destroyed during the past 20 years by our great congress encouraging outsourcing.  Our congress, t...more

Made in America?  How about assembled in America.  After the big floods in Japan last year, Toyota and Honda almost shut down because of lack of parts from Japan.  Look where the engines and drivetrain are produced. While it is true they hire American workers to assemble their auto,s  the profits go back to Japan.

Charlie has a tough job. Trying to come up with a logical explanation each day to explaine the markets up's and downs. So, Alcoa's poor earning may bring the market down?  Hey Charlie, you can offset Alcoa's poor earnings with the great performance of Ford and GM. Even though they are not part of the dow. Howev...more

Ford is definitely a buy. Great new line of practical vehicles, plus great performance cars cover a wide range of options for most buyers. Also good management with the ability to look on down the road and plan for the future. Not like our congress.

Hey Jubak, How you been to seen the movie, Inside Job?  This movie is required viewing for all persons/corporations ​ doing business in the financial and banking industries, of which you are a part.  I would like your opinion on the importance of this movie. Maybe you would even like to post an article about ho...more

Well, My old 72 Chevelle was not exactly ho-hum with its 396 c.u. engine, but I wanted more, a lot more! So, I purchased a GM performance 502 c.u. engine and started modifications, which included aggressive mechanical roller cam, 950 CFM modified carb for use with a procharger supercharger, Crane shaft mount roller ...more

Aberdale has some good ideas relative to reducing the cost of transportation. I have also.  I have purchased one new car in my lifetime, a 1964 Corvette when I graduated from college. When I finally realized the loan cost and lost money due to depreciation, I said, never again.  Now, all the vehicles I purchase for...more

Mr. Blaine, I need some help understanding how slight variations in the value of the dollar have such an immediate impact in the stock market. I can understand, that if I export products overseas, a lower dollar makes my products less expensive on down the road. That down the road is because of about a two week lea...more

Well guys, how about some good news. At lease Alcoa was UP!!.  Apple is up, Google is too, and so are lot of other stocks. The stimulus is working, and some banks are starting to return those loans. Yea, the basics are not great but unemployment is slowing, and the real recovery starts when unemployment goes into re...more