http://www.marketpoetry.com Investors havin' a little fun Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:03:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The folks who made big money this year Are the ones owning stuff we wouldn’t go near Like Apple at 40 times net That’s a valuation we just don’t get Or Google with a price-to-sales of thirteen We simply prefer when multiples are lean And it’s quite right to have wondered Is oil sustainable at one hundred? Will ... http://www.marketpoetry.com/archives/78 By Royall Tyler (excerpt) Of every vice pursued by those In folly’s by-paths rambling, There’s none so bad in its dread close, As the vile vice of gambling. It taints our morals, wastes our time And fills us with vexation. Destroys our wealth and youthful prime, And mars our reputation. http://www.marketpoetry.com/archives/77 After seeing today's huge gains follow last week's horrific losses, we are reminded of a little poem called "Evolution" by Father John Banister Tabb. Out of the dusk a shadow, ... http://www.marketpoetry.com/archives/76 By Amit D. What on Earth to buy today? Oils, foods, drugs, you say. I ask you please to go away. The trading lately has made me mad. My P&L looks so bad. Indeed it has left me sad. The S+P is up you know. Where to next is a ... http://www.marketpoetry.com/archives/74 By Armadillo The market leaves me feeling hazy. The fluctuations make me crazy. My stocks move at their own beat. Unpredictable! Even by the street. Another day my holdings gunned. I think I'll buy an index fund. http://www.marketpoetry.com/archives/73 By L. Ellman My days are quite a living hell Until I hear that closing bell If money's made, then all is well If it's lost, I admit, I yell (It's hard to call the buy and sell) If you know how, I pray, do tell http://www.marketpoetry.com/archives/72 By Detroit Gal Stocks and bonds, oh me, oh my I’d rather buy a pizza pie Numbers, charts are quite a bore I’d rather spend it at the store On shoes, on pearls, on a brand new dress (Perhaps that’s why my credit’s a mess!) http://www.marketpoetry.com/archives/71 By A.E. Houseman The thoughts of others Were light and fleeting, Of lovers' meeting Or luck or fame; Mine were of trouble And mine were steady, So I was ready When trouble came. Editor's Note: Click here to learn more about poet A.E. Houseman http://www.marketpoetry.com/archives/70 By Market Poetry Remember but a few weeks past When your holdings took a blast The Dow was down four-hundred plus Don't tell me you didn't cuss You prayed, "Give me once last chance-- To hedge, to trim, to reduce my stance." Recall when the bear seemed near How your heart filled with ugly fear The chance you asked ... http://www.marketpoetry.com/archives/69 By: Market Poetry ITEM 1. Business Blackstone (the “Company”) is engaged in the business of buying overpriced companies, loading them unsustainably with debt, and then reselling them to the greater fool. Our business is facilitated by low interest rates and inexperienced lenders with quotas to meet. In the current market environment ... http://www.marketpoetry.com/archives/68