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Sunday, January 4th, 2009
Posted by C.R. Roberts @ 06:00:00 am
It’s not every day that someone gives you $10,000 to invest, but now that day has come. It’s time again for The News Tribune Business Team’s Annual Stock-Picking Contest.
The money isn’t real, but the contest is easy to enter. Simply choose three publicly traded stocks that you believe will go up in value in 2009. Add a comment below with names of three stocks and their ticker symbols. Also, add your proposed distribution.
So the entry might say: Boeing, BA, 50 percent; Starbucks, SBUX, 25 percent; Ford, F, 25 percent. If you don’t list a distribution, we’ll simply allocate the $10,000 by thirds. And you can pick one, two or three stocks.
The winner will be announced a year from now, and the prize, beyond the knowledge that you’ve become a successful prognosticator, will be lunch with the Business Team.
Thanks for playing, and Happy New Year.
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• 33 comments
This should be a piece of cake!
When I win, I'd like to eat over at El Gauchos, okay? I've never had a meal there before and, as much as I love Jack-in-the-Box, I'm ready for a change.
After careful consideration and in depth analysis, I'm investing 100% of my hypothetical $10,000 in MNI, McClatchy Company, parent of the News Tribune.
I'm going for broke (no pun intented).
Look at the tremendous upside potential. About 4 years ago it was trading at $70.90 --- it's a sure thing! Lately, it's been trading around $1.00. This undervalued jewel has no where to go but up!
P.S. Would you mind if I ordered dessert with that meal?
Dear C. R. Roberts Stock Investment Company,
As you can probably guess, I was tempted to sell my hypothetical investment in McClatchy Company (MNI) at the end of trading today, having realized a 37% increase in value. The $3700 would buy me a nice imaginary cruise down around South America. However, I think I can at least triple the value of my fictitious investment if I hold the course (as W might say); in which case I think I might have enough to buy a slightly used imaginary Harley.
I do have a major concern about the viability of the C. R. Roberts Stock Investment Company. How do we know you’re investing our mythical money in the stock we’ve chosen? How do we know this isn’t just another pretend Company like the one Madoff was operating?
COMMENTS:
Citigroup (C), 25% - I believe financials will come back strong; with a current yield of 9%, dividends will help buoy C.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), 50% - strong, defensive company.
Fluor (FLR), 25% - positive outlook for this major construction company - its shovels are ready, both here and in China.
We were all reminded in 2008 that it's tough to build a one-year portfolio!
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), 50% - strong, defensive company.
Fluor (FLR), 25% - positive outlook for this major construction company - its shovels are ready, both here and in China.
We were all reminded in 2008 that it's tough to build a one-year portfolio!
I'm sticking with Money-apolis companies:
The Borg (Boston Scientific, BSX), 25%
Momma Med (Medtronic MDT), 25%
New kid on the block (AGA Medical AGAM)when they go public this year), 50%
Med-device - It's about saving lives! All that cash is just a by-product.
The Borg (Boston Scientific, BSX), 25%
Momma Med (Medtronic MDT), 25%
New kid on the block (AGA Medical AGAM)when they go public this year), 50%
Med-device - It's about saving lives! All that cash is just a by-product.
Altria (MO), 30%
Anheuser Busch (BUD) 35%
Southwest Airlines (LUV) 35%
I love to Fly, I like to Drink, and I've been known to sneak the odd cigarette now and again... I'm investing in myself, we'll see how I do! :)
Anheuser Busch (BUD) 35%
Southwest Airlines (LUV) 35%
I love to Fly, I like to Drink, and I've been known to sneak the odd cigarette now and again... I'm investing in myself, we'll see how I do! :)
Dear C. R. - Re: 2008's contest results, I wouldn't exactly say there were no winners (as appeared in the print edition).
My portfolio pulled -22%, beating both the S&P and the DJIA; I'd be curious to see who else beat the major indexes last year by "losing less" than the markets did!
My portfolio pulled -22%, beating both the S&P and the DJIA; I'd be curious to see who else beat the major indexes last year by "losing less" than the markets did!
1/3 Magellan Health Services (MGLN) because in 2009 people will continue to grow old
1/3 Molson Coors (TAP) because in 2009 people will need to continue to drink
1/3 Apple (AAPL) because in 2009 people will continue to buy anything that begins with an "i"
1/3 Molson Coors (TAP) because in 2009 people will need to continue to drink
1/3 Apple (AAPL) because in 2009 people will continue to buy anything that begins with an "i"
This should be a piece of cake!
When I win, I'd like to eat over at El Gauchos, okay? I've never had a meal there before and, as much as I love Jack-in-the-Box, I'm ready for a change.
After careful consideration and in depth analysis, I'm investing 100% of my hypothetical $10,000 in MNI, McClatchy Company, parent of the News Tribune.
I'm going for broke (no pun intented).
Look at the tremendous upside potential. About 4 years ago it was trading at $70.90 --- it's a sure thing! Lately, it's been trading around $1.00. This undervalued jewel has no where to go but up!
P.S. Would you mind if I ordered dessert with that meal?
Can We Short?
If so, DJIA 100%
If so, DJIA 100%
True Blue (GO LOCAL!) TBl-33%
Bank of America BAC-34%
Toyota TM-33%
Bank of America BAC-34%
Toyota TM-33%
Dear C. R. Roberts Stock Investment Company,
As you can probably guess, I was tempted to sell my hypothetical investment in McClatchy Company (MNI) at the end of trading today, having realized a 37% increase in value. The $3700 would buy me a nice imaginary cruise down around South America. However, I think I can at least triple the value of my fictitious investment if I hold the course (as W might say); in which case I think I might have enough to buy a slightly used imaginary Harley.
I do have a major concern about the viability of the C. R. Roberts Stock Investment Company. How do we know you’re investing our mythical money in the stock we’ve chosen? How do we know this isn’t just another pretend Company like the one Madoff was operating?
BUCY 60%, coal is lean and green and is going big in 09' for cleaner fuel and filtering.
NFLX 20%, Tough times people look for an escape and what better than a movie at home.
HANS 20%,A little less risky with the soda and energy drink crowd but they could give the bigger colas a run for the money.
NFLX 20%, Tough times people look for an escape and what better than a movie at home.
HANS 20%,A little less risky with the soda and energy drink crowd but they could give the bigger colas a run for the money.
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