Tag Archives: Harley-Davidson

Ride the Kentucky Bourbon Trail – Investment Research?

I have friends who take great pleasure in discussing the latest wine releases, and some who have built temperature and humidity-controlled rooms in their homes to store hundreds of bottles of wine they’ve collected. More surprising, I recently read that … Continue reading

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GOLF Don’t need no Eagle!

Investment idea today? Market commentary?  I got NOTHING!  But I am starting to look forward (only God knows why) to hitting the links.  I made this video (original music of course) to remind me to keep my expectations modest.  Turn … Continue reading

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When not sure what to do: Reflect!

DOOM & GLOOM got you confused? Cut your mind and emotions some slack. Even though you know exactly what you should do, it’s hard to insulate your intellect from the adrenalin rush ignited by the hysteria all around you. Get … Continue reading

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Networking – when were your Glory Days?

Social and professional networking has very few hard and fast ‘rules’ but there are a few odd behavioural patterns that have emerged.  Did you ever notice that in an elevator people will move around to maximize the distance between one … Continue reading

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Want to be a money manager? Become a celebrity!

I still don’t understand why people pay much heed to headlines in newspapers (if it’s in the news it’s already old news, and can’t make you money) or to those who’ve unilaterally appointed themselves as experts on money matters.  Some journalists are pretty good, but … Continue reading

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Is Linkedin (IPO) really tuned in? Is there a tech disconnect?

LinkedIn Corp’s <LNKD.N> shares more than doubled on their first day of trade last month. The hype seems to have worn off some since the IPO.  There are some cynics who figure that it was just a big one-off shenanigan – nostalgia for the … Continue reading

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Tim Hortons, Canada business in US, Jobs and People

Like most folks today, I’ve really no inside knowledge about why Don Schroeder quit, was fired or whatever from the ‘apparently’ top job at the iconic coffee/donut/soup/sandwich chain. The news today is simply: “Tim Hortons Inc. (THI-T) is racing to … Continue reading

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.How to interview for a job – NOT!

How about some comic relief?  How would a Harley enthusiast (or a maverick) conduct himself in a job interview.    Hey, if you’re impressed get me on the phone and offer me a job. FOR PRIOR ‘INVESTMENT’ RELATED COMMENTARIES…SCROLL UP AND DOWN … Continue reading

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Apple iPad2 vs Blackberry Playbook, Apple vs RIM, Commodities, Supply & Demand

What makes these crazy people lineup for a new iPad2 when they absolutely KNOW it will sell out before they get to the counter? I’ve a few lessons to share in today’s commentary. People (like yours truly) are nuts.  I … Continue reading

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Bullish the U.S. $ like never before!

A maverick investor loves headlines like this one: “Mighty Greenback losing it’s lustre.” What lustre?  The greenback has been in the doghouse for years now.  As a Canadian, I’ve been grateful – I bought my latest Harley-Davidson while the loonie … Continue reading

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