Jan 04 News

• So the drama is over, but is the deal good or bad to the American? Honestly, these deals are so complicated that it's probably won't be known until months/years later. This blogger seems to believe American is the big loser.
• Don't have on QEs. It's the biggest reason American can continue to spend while their real earning decrease. Sell couple shares of $AAPL and spend it away! --The Big Picture
• Third time the charm? or Triple Top! --The Big Picture
• If you want the safely, go with bond, historically. (Not sure that's right move now though) --Pragmatic Capital
• Oh oh, they didn't... --Pragmatic Capital
• Skill or luck? in sports and investing. 

Toyota: Reborn

A Toyota that actually looks good! I’ll take one. (A different color please)

The Man Who Broke Atlantic City

Edge and risk management. An uncanny parallel between trading and gambling. Sound easy, but definitely not. Finding an edge is already difficult enough, few have enough discipline to stick with it. Even fewer have the patience to wait until the edge lines up favorably.    
Read Original post Here

Generation Y

Being a Millennial by definition(Age 16-34), I found the study pretty interesting and right on. Original Post

• The Millennial generation is poised to leave its mark on the world—and its dollars in the cash registers of restaurants and stores in the U.S. 

• Millennials—both men and women—are knowledgeable about clothing, like buying it, and are forming strong brand preferences. 

• To keep these shoppers coming, savvy owners of malls and mall stores will focus on six key principles of attraction.

Profit from the End of World

The world did not end on 12/21/12 and life goes on as usual. But someone made lots money selling this ultimate weapon for the end of world. I guess there is an opportunity in every crisis. :)