Articles written by Kirk Lindstrom
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Market Timing Indicators Aug 2007
An analysis of Investor Sentiment Indicators that show stock market investors are currently more bearish than typical
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Investor Sentiment for August 2007
An analysis of Investor Sentiment Indicators that show stock market investors are currently more bearish than typical
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VMW VMware
EMC's IPO of VMware's shares surged following its debut today.
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Wade Cook Gets 88 Month Sentence
Thursday in U.S. Federal Court in Seattle, Wade and Laura Cook, were sentenced to 88 months and 18 months respectively reports Harrie13 who has been following this story
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Megabus Los Angeles to San Jose
Starting today you can book tickets to travel between LA (Los Angeles) and six major cities using the internet for as low as $1 each way.
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Bob Brinker is Bullish July 2007
Despite a 6.2% correction in the S&P500, Bob Brinker remains Bullish on the stock market
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AMAT - Applied Materials
Applied could have a 30 percent market share as a "picks and shovels" player in the alternative solar energy market.
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Critical Mass
You have reached your personal critical mass when you have enough investment assets to retire. This article help you decide if you have reached critical mass.
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BX: The Blackstone Group
The Blackstone Group went public on Friday June 22, 2007. Its shares rose 13% on a day the DJIA was down 185 points or 1.37%
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Top 50 Cities for Business 2007
This list ranks the World's top ten cities for Business.
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Bob Brinker Update June 2007 Part1
This article looks at Bob Brinker's 5 root causes for a bear market. Please post your comments in our "Bob Brinker Free discussion forum"
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Bob Brinker Update June 2007 Part2
This article looks at Bob Brinker's 5 root causes for a bear market. Please post your comments in our "Bob Brinker Free discussion forum"
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How Much to Spend in Retirement P2
Many people work all their live saving for retirement. Once there, some thrive on the fruit of their labor while others become paralyzed by being on fixed income.
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How Much to Spend in Retirement P3
Many people work all their live saving for retirement. Once there, some thrive on the fruit of their labor while others become paralyzed by being on "fixed income."
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How Much to Spend in Retirement P1
Many people work all their live saving for retirement. Once there, some thrive on the fruit of their labor while others become paralyzed by being on "fixed income."
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Interest Rate Survey for May 2007
A survey of rates for Fixed Income Investments. Top paying CDs (5.55%), TIPS, Ibonds, Treasuries, FHLB and even a money market fund paying 5.22% APY!
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Bob Brinker FREE Forum 66,100
This is the first FREE message board dedicated to discussion of Bob Brinker, his market timing, his newsletter "Marketimer" and the radio show he hosts called "Moneytalk
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May 2007 Top Investment Forums
Through a market correction and recovery to new highs in the DJIA, our investment forums have been alive with commentary the whole time. Read what members are saying now.
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Checking Accounts
A checking account is a bank account in which checks may be written against amounts on deposit. Some pay interest. This article helps you determine which is best for you.
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Bob Brinker Tax Advice Warning Pt1
On Easter Sunday, Bob Brinker corrected the bad advice he gave the day before to a babysitter who wanted to put her $200-a-week babysitting salary into an IRA.
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Bob Brinker Tax Advice Warning Pt2
On Easter Sunday, Bob Brinker corrected the bad advice he gave the day before to a babysitter who wanted to put her $200-a-week babysitting salary into an IRA.
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Brinker Fan Club Room
Many of Bob Brinker's fan's would rather attack his critics than post about the good Bob Brinker has done. They now have their "own room" to vent their displeasure.
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Abby Joseph Cohen
Track and read Abby Joseph Cohen's past and present market prognostication in our "Abby Cohen Discussion Forum"
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Bob Brinker Testimonial Forum 2007
Bob Brinker has been on radio for over 20 years talking about money. He has been described as a "lightning rod" because some love him and others think far less.
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Unstoppable Global Warming
Authors Avery and Singer present research showing global warming is a natural phenomenon due to the solar cycle and man's use of fossil fuels is a very small contributor.
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Recession Definition and GDP
Was there a recession in 2001 and 2002? Using real GDP data, there was no "textbook" recession but other measures say there was. This article explores the question.
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Bonus Buck CNBC Trivia Answers
CNBC is running a contest to see who has the best portfolio strategy. They give bonus bucks for answering trivia questions. Find the answers here.
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Honey's Bob Brinker Beehive Buzz 2
The original "Honey's Bob Brinker Beehive Buzz" had over 2000 posts in it. That caused the forum to load and update slowly so I made this new forum for posts 2001-4000.
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VRGY - Verigy Limited
Since buying Verigy at $15.91 four months ago, it is up 50%. At $23.64, should we book our gains or let them ride? Post your opinion in our Verigy discussion forum.
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Antigenics Inc. (AGEN)
Antigenics is a biotechnology company that develops technologies and products to treat cancers, infectious diseases, and autoimmune disorders.
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DRIPS are not good investments
Drips, or dividend reinvestment programs, are poor investments for new investors since they lack diversification. They are also a tax nightmare.
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Bob Brinker Update Feb 4, 2007
Steve and Kirk update Bob Brinker's "Marketimer" timing model indicators. At the end of the article, they predict if Brinker will remain bullish or turn bearish.
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Vanguard Mutual Fund Family
Not only does Vanguard offer some of the lowest cost No-Load mutal funds available, Vanguard has the widest selection of index funds available all in one fund family.
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Milton Friedman 1912-2006
Milton Friedman considered himself a Libertarian who backed the Republican party of Ronald Regan for lowering taxes and reducing government regulation.
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Bob Brinker Update for Jan 2007
This article examines Bob Brinker's 5 root causes for a bear market. Please post your comments in our "Bob Brinker Free discussion forum"
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Ric Edelman Show: Discussion Forum
Ric answers questions about retirement, geting out of debt; car leasing, mortgage loans, paying for college, understanding wills, trusts, estate plans and investing.
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The Retirement Advisor
Model Portfolios for investors who are near or enjoying the retirement lifestyle. Specific No-load mutual fund recommendations, best CD rates and savings bond offerings.
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Bob Brinker Update - Dec. 31, 2006
Steve gives his update of Bob Brinker's Market timing model indicators. At the end of the article, Steve predicts if Brinker will remain bullish or turn bearish.
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Henry To - New Year's Resolution
Asset allocation is as important to your financial health as regular medical checkups and dentist visits are to your physical health.
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How Warren Buffett Picks Stocks
Warren Buffett has two rules. The first is "never lose money." The second is "Don't forget Rule Number one." Read how to make your own "Buffett - Lindstrom Portfolio."
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Bob Brinker Update for Dec 2006
This article examines Bob Brinker's 5 root causes for a bear market. Please post your comments in our "Bob Brinker Free discussion forum"
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Bradley Siderograph and Astrology
The Bradley Siderograph is reported to predict market turns but some also use it for predicting market direction. Does it work?
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Technology of Warfare
Gunpowder revolutionized warfare and propelled man into the age of modern warfare. Today we have RPGs, biological weapons and dirty bombs.
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I Bonds or iBonds: Nov 2006 Update
I-Bonds are a 100% safe way to defer taxes while getting inflation protected return for up to 30 years. Newly issued I bonds are currently paying 4.52% (until May1, '07)
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Black Friday Sales 2006 Links
Best Buy, Sears, Walmart, Kmart, CompUSA, KMart, Walgreens, Target, Macys, Bloomindales, Circuit City, Costco, JC Penney, Kohls, and most others want your business
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LRCX: LAM Research Corp.
Lam Research (LRCX) is one of my favorite and most profitable investments. Learn more about Lam and my methods in the article and the attached discussion forum.
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Benchmarking Q3 2006 Results YTD
Simple, passive investments using index funds are hard for most to beat. This article shows you how to calculate benchmark returns for any asset allocation.
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Bob Brinker Update October 2006
Steve gives his update of Bob Brinker's Market timing model indicators. At the end of the article, Steve predicts if Brinker will remain bullish or turn bearish.
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VIX: The CBOE Volatility Index®
Introduced in 1993, the CBOE Volatility Index® (VIX®) is a key measure of market expectations of near-term volatility conveyed by S&P 500 stock index option prices.
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Light Cigarette Class Action Suit
Tobacco companies duped smokers into purchasing "light cigarette" products with advertising that suggested these were healthier than "regular cigarettes."
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Black Friday Sales 2006
Black refers to ink color. Most retailers don't show a profit for the year until this day after Thanksgiving. It is also a time for great bargains.
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Should I Sell Today?
I take profits when my asset allocation is at the top of its range. Likewise, I buy when my allocation is at the bottom of its range. This is not market timing.
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In Memory of 9/11
My reflection on that horrible day five years ago.
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Bob Brinker Update for Sept 2006
This article examines Bob Brinker's 5 root causes for a bear market as of September 3rd of 2006.
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Bob Brinker FREE Forum 63,586
This is the first FREE message board dedicated to discussion of Bob Brinker, his market timing, his newsletter "Marketimer" and the radio show he hosts called "Moneytalk
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Bob Brinker Update for Aug 2006
This is a list of bullet points for what we heard Bob Brinker say about the market and economy on "Moneytalk."
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Housing Bubble - Location Matters
Despite a major housing bubble, location still mattered and will always matter going forward.
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Get The Best CD Rate
Very often you want to renew a CD at your local bank even if it doesn't pay the highest rate. This article tells you how to make sure you get the best rate possible.
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Are Oil Company Profits Excessive?
This article was inspired by listening to an oil company CEO testify before congress about why they make so much money and who is to blame.
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Dr. Janice Dorn
Dr. Janice Dorn is a pioneer for a brand new profession called Trading Neuropsychology
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Point and Figure Charting
Beartoes explains Point and Figure charting and answers your questions on the discussion forum.
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Bob Brinker Update for July 2006
Steve gives his update of Bob Brinker's Market timing model indicators. At the end of the article, Steve predicts if Brinker will remain bullish or turn bearish.
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Dollar Cost Average or Lump Sum?
Lump sum investments into the market usually offer the best returns but dollar cost averaging can help you avoid the pain of unexpected declines.
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Bob Brinker Update 2006 0604
This article examines Bob Brinker's 5 root causes for a bear market as of June 4th of 2006.
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Jim Dines
Jim Dines was once called "clairvoyant" by PBS's Nightly Business Report
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Valence Technology
Valence's Saphion technology is a safe lithium-ion rechargeable battery that is used by Segway Scooters and many plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV).
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Bernanke Admits Error was Made
Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke admitted that giving market moving information to CNBC's Maria Bartiromo at a dinner was a mistake.
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Price of Oil vs Inflation
Inflation is the loss of purchasing power. Most people understand that higher prices mean you can buy less with a given amount of money but Bob Brinker says otherwise.
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Louis Rukeyser 1933-2006
Beloved TV Host of "Wall $treet Week with Louis Rukeyser" died May 2, 2006 at the age of 73.
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Are Oil Companies Greedy?
Or are consumers and politicians greedy to expect oil companies to take huge risks drilling for oil in hostile environments without compensation?
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Bob Brinker Update: April 23
This article examines Bob Brinker's 5 root causes for a bear market as of April 23, 2006.
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Bob Brinker Update 0402
Bob Brinker is bullish on the US stock market, has his recommended, low cost mutual fund portfolios fully invested, and recommends a dollar-cost-average approach for new
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Penny Stocks
There is no better topic for an April Fool's Day article than "penny stocks."
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Market Timing Quotes
My favorite quotes from experts about trying to time the stock market.
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Bob Brinker Update 0314
As of 3/14/06, Bob Brinker is bullish and remains fully invested in his equity portfolios. For new money, he recommends dollar cost averaging.
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I Bonds or iBonds
I Bonds are a 100% safe way to defer taxes while getting inflation protected return for up to 30 years. Currently Series I bonds are paying 6.83% Interest!
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FNSR: Finisar Corp.
Even after over 400% gains, I believe Finisar has more to go. Read why.
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Identity Theft
Despite my being careful about what personal information I share, I have become the victim of identity theft.
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GOOG: Google Inc.
Google is best known for online search and online advertising and a very high price to earnings ratio based on expected high future growth.
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NNVC - NanoViricides
NNVC is a development stage company that is creating special purpose nanomaterials for anti-viral therapy that may hold the cure for Influenza, Bird Flu, HIV and AIDS.
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Reverse Mortgages
A reverse mortgage is a mortgage in which a homeowner, usually an elderly or retired person, borrows money in the form of annual payments charged against the equity of th
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Terry Savage
Terry Savage is a well known expert on personal finance. Her book, "The Savage Truth On Money" was named one of the ten best money books of the year by Amazon.com, and wa
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PTSC: Patriot Scientific
[2/22/06] PRESS RELEASE: Patriot Scientific Announces Important Patent Licensing Agreement with Casio
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