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  • Hi @yogibearbull I can try that, too. I've not had a problem loading "Permalink" before with the chart I posted. Something wasn't happy with my pc or their system at the time. I wanted to show the extreme swings from the Covid spring 2020 until now.…
  • @Sven et al This chart is TBT (bond bear, yields going higher etf) vs TMF (bond bull, yields going lower etf). For whatever reason, the chart will not allow me to set the dates I want to use. So, at the chart bottom where the number of chart days is…
  • I think/know your vesseldom to be in high form. You've achieved your goal, IMHO.
  • Thanks @LewisBraham We watch CNN, but I had forgotten about this.
  • When I view a speaker or see a topic/info on the sidebar, when watching Bloomberg, I make a note of the person or topic. I know I mostly will be blocked for more with Bloomberg, U.S. I wait a day or two and then use the "search" at BNN for this info…
  • Hi @Sven et al The current % data is two weeks after the first data reported in the October 24- October 28 period of this thread. As the current large price percent gains are likely mostly reflected from a more favorable CPI report (FED backing off?…
  • Hi @rono et al As the "D's" will be the Senate majority by virtue of the Nevada vote, I do believe that the "R's" who voted for Walker in GA, in an attempt to have that seat be "R"; will now abandon that vote in the December run off; giving Warnock …
  • A bit late, but if you want to look at some prior week numbers. Various contributors here have expressed reasons for lower yields last week. Lower CPI may have been largest push for lower yields, but; not unlike the markets in general, the bond area…
  • Michigan 2018, Proposal 2, redistricting to be performed by "a citizens group" of the state and not by elected politicians. 2018 passage would allow for 2020 census data to be used in order to have redistricting in place for upcoming elections. Of c…
  • Jon Meacham on CNN, early evening, Nov. 12.10 minutes, with CC, closed caption button available, for those with hearing impairment. We're all fortunate individuals like him are here to help us learn about the today's and remember the past, too.
  • Thanks, OJ. We're pleased at this house. We placed a fair amount of monies behind candidates in several states. Some trinkets in the below link, although the write is a few days old and the numbers weren't finalized for some areas. A few highlight…
  • Hi @Junkster I read your post before the delete. Nothing you wrote was out of bounds here. Discussions about investing are the forerunners of making decisions about trades; be they CD's, MMKT funds, traditional mutual funds, plain vanilla etf's, se…
  • Hi @yogibearbull I was aware of protections with active 401K/403B accounts, but was not aware that possible similar protections may apply to rollovers into a T-IRA account. Thank you. Catch
  • Thank you, Mark. I'd seen a few blips on Bloomberg, but the read helped sort.
  • I'll pick this thread again to place a link for a quick view of multiple etf returns for November 10, or for whatever day you use the link. Multiple sectors etf's
  • @Sven et al At Fidelity: The standard core MMKT's of SPAXX and FDRXX (common temporary parking spots from sales, and then awaiting the next purchase) are paying a 3.24% yield. FZDXX is a premium MMKT that must be purchased, is paying a 3.69% yield.…
  • Not Buy/Sell, but this thread is currently a popular watering hole. So, I add this for those who may not be aware: From an internal note at Fidelity: On Friday, November 11, Fidelity Investor Centers, along with all major stock markets will be open…
  • Post U.S. elections, +1 day, doesn't mean much in the long term, but today's market actions may be interesting. Many global markets are decently higher overnight. FINVIZ futures at 9am, EST. ....... Equity and Bonds strongly higher. NOTE: F…
  • Off-topic, has a particular electronic home here; but off-topic in the human race resides in the minds of those so inclined. And as OJ stated, "terribly important", the vote. I've not missed a vote since I was first eligible, in 1968. Lastly, the…
  • Perhaps we need to form a LLC for moving forward. The marriage aspect supersedes most of the government security levels.
  • Gett'in tired of the tv ads, eh? I receive about 5 emails (spam folder) each day. If you want to provide me with enough personal data, I do believe I can build a case for you; and perhaps get a bit of cash flow, too. I was well trained in the Air Fo…
  • Thanks @yogibearbull . I do watch MOVE, too; but did not place into the list.
  • Hi @michaelt Regarding your reply and questions to Jim0445. He/she may not view this message thread again, to know you've written to he/she. However, if you place a @ symbol at their "name", as I have with you; they should receive an email notice, f…
  • I agree with Mark, Your wit shines with the title. Thank you much, OJ; for keeping us up to speed. Note: Mark Zuckerberg's net worth fell $11 billion on Thursday to $36 billion as the company's shares plummeted. Zuckerberg has lost $76.6 billion …
  • Hi @rono Glad to read you've recovered from the crud. And thank you for the info regarding the hip replacement. We're not in line for that, but periodically know folks who are; and I was not aware of the method you wrote about. AND, at least in our…
  • @Sven @yogibearbull Thanks for the follow up info. I am familiar with the mix in Paxlovid, as several folks I know have used the product. John's write is very confusing and I am was trying to understand what he intended to write, as the sentence st…
  • @johnN You wrote about Paxlovid and then wrote this, "So many issue with that anti-HIV HIGH dose medication. Treatments sometimes worsen than the disease process" What are you writing about? Are you writing about the horse meds that were discussed w…
  • @yogibearbull Well, crap. The Paxlovid should do the fix. Glad for the scientists and the money that backs the medical projects. Sometimes hard to sit still for awhile; but is good medicine, too. Take care.
  • @Crash But we're dealing with MACHINES, as always--- since we put THEM in charge. Oy. You would have really enjoyed the 70's and 80's and some of the 90's with paper, snail mail and telephones!!!
    in GQHPX Comment by catch22 October 2022
  • Hi@Derf et al A bond plan: Ah, yes. When rates begin to subside. So, I/we have to think we know and can witness as a meaningful shift and one that has legs, that will travel for more than 3 months. A tough task, yes? The "immaculate" bond plan is…
  • The FED will need to pull back in rate increases, before they fully break the back of the economy, beyond timely repair. Their 2% inflation rate goal is but a dream. Yes....to the yields. Fido MM rates are +3% for FZDXX.
  • Yes. I passed this write along to numerous folks in the email list. And the age of the cat....we had one until age 15 and another until age 19. And I'm sure Larry has had proper medical attention over the years, as needed.
  • Thanks @yogibearbull Saw some of this early this morning on Bloomberg. Will past along the "nice" chart for future year contributions limits.
  • @hank The "R" you mentioned.......I was disappointed, too. The big money behind the other in that primary will have a "puppet" to play with, if there is a win. For the majority, I see the Republican party candidates, at all levels in Michigan, to b…
  • @Crash At least taxable base is moving up a bit.......from current$142k to $160k.
    in SS COLA Comment by catch22 October 2022
  • Value investing. I can't comment from experience as we've not taken that path over the years. This David Einhorn 3 minute video interview may provide some new insight for those inclined toward value investments. He's been involved in this world of i…
  • @hank We've donated a fair amount this year, local and Michigan; as well as 8 other states campaigns.
  • Hi Old_Joe Thanks for sharing the write. I watched her speak several times on Bloomberg and thought that she didn't seem to have a practical thought in her head. She didn't seem to have any connection with the first plans that had been laid regardin…
  • @BenWP I sent you a private message. Catch