Throughout the Stock Market Game, I contributed to my group by distributing out who was blogging about what topic. Also, I thought of some of the stocks we ended up buying. Once we decided as a group in what we wanted to buy and short sell, I made the transactions. I also did research on companies so we could compare and choose the best one to buy. I did the math to decide how much of a stock we should buy and what we should limit the price on.
I have learned so much about the stock market over the 10 weeks we play this game. I had no clue how the stock market functioned, but now I know the general vocabulary of the stock market. Also, I learned what to look for in a stock that makes it a good or a bad one. At first I thought our group should only invest in one stock, but I learned it is good to have a diverse portfolio.
What I wished I had a better understanding about was how the website of the game actually functioned. Some of the keys on the top of the page were confusing because they all seemed the same. Also, I had no idea about short selling until the end when I finally asked a question on how to make the transaction. Also, I wish I would have had more information on mutual funds because as a group we were going choose to invest in one but we did not feel comfortable investing in one.
The game was a really fun experience because of what I learned from it. I enjoyed looking at what ranking my group was in and how much our stocks gained and fell. Within one night my group's ranking went up 109 spots and the next night it fell about the same amount. The user name and password was complicated but by the end I knew it by heart. It was fun to spend a lot of money, make investments, and take risks.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
The Hershey Company Decks the Holidays with Festive New and Classic Treats
As many people are beginning to celebrate the holidays, Hershey is celebrating with new delicious treats and gifts. The Hershey's Cookies & Cream Nutcracker-shaped bar, and the York Peppermint Pattie snowflake gift boxes. Hershey's holiday products make great gifts, snacks, and stocking stuffers. Hershey's holiday candies also look like things during the holiday and taste like festive holiday flavors.
Hershey introduced a new holiday packaging for the popular holiday candy Hershey Kisses. The kisses are wrapped in red, green, and silver foil and come in a bag with mistletoe and snowflakes.
About 40% of candy purchased during the holiday season is for baking or dishes, and crafting. On HersheyHolidays.com, Hershey's has many recipes for baking cookies to decorating them. On the Hershey Kisses bags, there are also recipes on the back.
Hershey introduced a new holiday packaging for the popular holiday candy Hershey Kisses. The kisses are wrapped in red, green, and silver foil and come in a bag with mistletoe and snowflakes.
About 40% of candy purchased during the holiday season is for baking or dishes, and crafting. On HersheyHolidays.com, Hershey's has many recipes for baking cookies to decorating them. On the Hershey Kisses bags, there are also recipes on the back.
Kim's Review
What I learn from the stock market game that it can be a challenge. You can't tell if the product that you brought is going to do well. If this was a long term then you could tell if the product is going to do good. We invested in Microsoft and Apple because everyone wants a electronics. We decided that everyone in the group would be doing 2 for a week and switch to a different person for the week. It was Jessie ideas to short sell on Hersey's. I would change that we could of brought a another company not just Microsoft and Apple. Try to expande our buying and selling.
Our Portfolio for week 10
Our Portfolio
We have $99,256.62 for week 10.
We have decided to sort sell on Hersey's for 100 shares.
We place in the stock market game 371 out of 973.
Microsoft is doing well for this week, but Apple is not for this week.
We have $99,256.62 for week 10.
We have decided to sort sell on Hersey's for 100 shares.
We place in the stock market game 371 out of 973.
Microsoft is doing well for this week, but Apple is not for this week.
Heather's Review
Over the past 10 weeks I contributed to the group by giving my group input as to what companies we should invest in. We only had invested in Apple and Microsoft for most of the Stock Market Game, but towards the end I helped her decide whether or not we should invest in Revlon and Hershey. I also helped to organize who would do what blog posts each week.
I have gained a greater sense of knowledge about the stock market and how to invest over the course of 10 weeks. I have learned the importance of investing in stocks for long and short periods of time and how to predict each one's success. I have also learned that it is important to keep a diverse portfolio when striving for low-risk investments.
I feel that throughout the Stock Market Game I have learned so much. If I were to have this experience again I would like to have a better understanding of how short selling works. There was just a little confusion as to how to go about short selling a stock at the end of the 10 weeks.
I think the game was organized very well. There is really nothing I can complain about because I have learned so much. I enjoyed being able to blog about each article and the reviews of the portfolio. I was able to learn how to use blogger.com and on wikispaces, insert graphs and other tools to use as references.
I have gained a greater sense of knowledge about the stock market and how to invest over the course of 10 weeks. I have learned the importance of investing in stocks for long and short periods of time and how to predict each one's success. I have also learned that it is important to keep a diverse portfolio when striving for low-risk investments.
I feel that throughout the Stock Market Game I have learned so much. If I were to have this experience again I would like to have a better understanding of how short selling works. There was just a little confusion as to how to go about short selling a stock at the end of the 10 weeks.
I think the game was organized very well. There is really nothing I can complain about because I have learned so much. I enjoyed being able to blog about each article and the reviews of the portfolio. I was able to learn how to use blogger.com and on wikispaces, insert graphs and other tools to use as references.
GM picks outgoing Microsoft CFO to run finances
An article found at usatoday.com states that GM is bringing in the chief financial officer of Microsoft, Chris Liddell, as part of the company. General Motors is now relying on him to run its troubled finance operations. The company believes that 51 year-old Liddell brings depth and experience to the job leading GM's global financial and accounting operations. Since it left bankruptcy protection in July, this move is GM's first permanent top management hire from outside the company. GM's current CEO, Ed Whitacre, stated, "We're also looking to his experience and insights in corporate strategy as a member of the senior leadership team in helping out restructuring efforts."
The Stock Market for week 10
The Stock Market
Dow Jones: The Dow Jones started with 10,403.41 and ended with 10,325.89. In the week, they increase,but decrease on Friday. Their big sale was Wednesday. They opened 10,449.89 and close with 10,452.00. It seems that they started high but go down on Fridays for some reason.
NASDAQ: The NASDAQ are doing not too good. They opened 2,202.31 and end with 2,211.45. It is like the Dow Jones. It started high in the begining of the week but it decrease at the end of the week. They didn't have a big sale for this week.
S&P500: S&P500 open on Monday with 1,107.98 and ended on Friday with 1,102.47. They are like the other stocks. It started out high but at the end of the week was low. They didn't have a big sale for this. Hopfully next week will be better for them.
Dow Jones: The Dow Jones started with 10,403.41 and ended with 10,325.89. In the week, they increase,but decrease on Friday. Their big sale was Wednesday. They opened 10,449.89 and close with 10,452.00. It seems that they started high but go down on Fridays for some reason.
NASDAQ: The NASDAQ are doing not too good. They opened 2,202.31 and end with 2,211.45. It is like the Dow Jones. It started high in the begining of the week but it decrease at the end of the week. They didn't have a big sale for this week.
S&P500: S&P500 open on Monday with 1,107.98 and ended on Friday with 1,102.47. They are like the other stocks. It started out high but at the end of the week was low. They didn't have a big sale for this. Hopfully next week will be better for them.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Review of the Stock Market (Dec 7-11)
DJIA-On Monday December 7, the DJIA opened at 10,386.86 and had a high of 10,478.23. At the end of the week on Friday December 11, it closed at 10,471.50, and had a high that day of 10,516.47. The high of the week was on Friday at 10,516.47 and the low of the week was on Wednesday at 10,207.29.
S&P 500- On Monday December 7, the S&P 500 opened at 1,105.52 and had a high of 1,110.72. At the end of the week on Friday December 11, it closed at 1,106.41 and had a high at 1,108.50. The high of the week was on Monday at 1,110.72, and the low of the week was on Wednesday at 1.085.89.
NASDAQ- On Monday December 7, the NASDAQ opened at 2,191.35 and had a high of 2,201.42. At the end of the week on Friday December 11, it closed at 2,190.31 and had a high of 2,202.40. The high of the week was on Thursday at 2,202.84 and had a low of the week on Wednesday at 2,155.96.
**Wednesday was not a good day for these stocks because their lowest prices of the week came that day.
S&P 500- On Monday December 7, the S&P 500 opened at 1,105.52 and had a high of 1,110.72. At the end of the week on Friday December 11, it closed at 1,106.41 and had a high at 1,108.50. The high of the week was on Monday at 1,110.72, and the low of the week was on Wednesday at 1.085.89.
NASDAQ- On Monday December 7, the NASDAQ opened at 2,191.35 and had a high of 2,201.42. At the end of the week on Friday December 11, it closed at 2,190.31 and had a high of 2,202.40. The high of the week was on Thursday at 2,202.84 and had a low of the week on Wednesday at 2,155.96.
**Wednesday was not a good day for these stocks because their lowest prices of the week came that day.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Revlon: A 'Beautiful' Buy
An article found at Bloggingstocks.com stated that Revlon promises a better look for consumers and investors. According to Steven Halpern, Revlon has been able to refinance and sell debt in an economy where credit has been tight, especially for notes that Moody's rates B3, or 'junk', is a testament to the company's strength. He also states that he believes that even in an environment of high unemployment, people want to take care of themselves. He suggests taking care of your investment portfolio with health and beauty stocks like Revlon.
Monday, December 14, 2009
USA Today Report Week 9
USA Today Report
Shoppers turn out,but hold for deals
The new york-shopper were making a list and checking them twice, looking for good deals for this week. This week, there are having discounts and deals. The shoppers to spend marginally mor than last year. The retailers have cut down on inventory all year and planned holiday sales will on advance this year. With the weak economy and high unemployment,comsumers have been spending for this year. But there are signs that it is improving. The Commerce Department reported Friday sales rose 1.3% last month,after a 1.1% October gain, the healthiest advance since August and mor than double the increase economists had expected.
People are trying to find a way to save there money. There are looking for discounts or coupons to use to buy.
Shoppers turn out,but hold for deals
The new york-shopper were making a list and checking them twice, looking for good deals for this week. This week, there are having discounts and deals. The shoppers to spend marginally mor than last year. The retailers have cut down on inventory all year and planned holiday sales will on advance this year. With the weak economy and high unemployment,comsumers have been spending for this year. But there are signs that it is improving. The Commerce Department reported Friday sales rose 1.3% last month,after a 1.1% October gain, the healthiest advance since August and mor than double the increase economists had expected.
People are trying to find a way to save there money. There are looking for discounts or coupons to use to buy.
Review of Our Portfolio: December 7-11
For the week of December 7-11 Revlon and Apple went down and Microsoft went up. Microsoft is continuing to thrive, whereas Revlon and Apple are not as successful. As of December 14, 2009, our total equity is $99,463.32 and ranked 377 out of 969.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
27-inch Core i5 iMac (with Core i7 option)
Apple introduced the first ever iMac to offer a quad-core processor. The new 27 inch iMacs are the first to use Intel's Core i5 and Core i7 quadcore processors. Although they were not available at the time of the announcement they are finally out and definitely worth the wait.
There are four standard iMac configurations, three of which have 3.06GHz Core 2 Duo proccessors. The forth standard configuration is a $1999 model that has the same 27 inch screen, 1 TB hard drive, and 4GB RAM as the $1699 27 inch 3.06Hz Core 2 Duo iMac but has a more powerful ATI Radeon HD 4850 graphics card with 512MB of GDDR3 memory and Intel's core i5 quadcore processor running at 2.66Hz. The Core i5 has 8MB of L3 cache which is shared among the processing cores.
There are four standard iMac configurations, three of which have 3.06GHz Core 2 Duo proccessors. The forth standard configuration is a $1999 model that has the same 27 inch screen, 1 TB hard drive, and 4GB RAM as the $1699 27 inch 3.06Hz Core 2 Duo iMac but has a more powerful ATI Radeon HD 4850 graphics card with 512MB of GDDR3 memory and Intel's core i5 quadcore processor running at 2.66Hz. The Core i5 has 8MB of L3 cache which is shared among the processing cores.
The Core i5 has a featured technology called Turbo Boost. If an application is not using a lot of the core, the cores that are not being used will shut off, and the active ones will speed up. This allows the processor to run up to 20% faster under heavy work loads.
With the Core i5 iMac and the 2.8GHz Core i7 iMac, Apple has not just blurred the line between consumer and professional systems, but almost totally erased it. The 2.66Hz Core i5 iMac offers faster performance at most tasks than the 2.66GHz Quad-Core Mac Pro. The Core i5 iMac also has more memory and more storage while being $500 less than the 2.66GHz Quad-Core Mac Pro plus with the Core i5 iMac you get a 27 inch screen.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Review of Our Portfolio: Nov 30- Dec 4
As of right now, we are ranked 362 out of 965. We have a total equity of $99,511.28. We bought a new stock, Revlon. We bought 780 shares of this stock.Apple went down last week, and Revlon and Microsoft did pretty well, but not enough to make us go up. We are still thinking of a company that we want to short sell.
Sen. Nelson unveils anti-abortion amendment
An article found on Yahoo!Finance explores the issue of abortion. Democrat Ben Nelson of Nebraska has recently released an amendment to the Senate's health care bill that puts stringent restrictions on abortion coverage. Liberals say they will not support it because it goes beyond current laws. This issue could threaten the passage of the overall health care bill because Nelson says he won't vote for the bill without the abortion language. The amendment made public Monday bars any private insurance company that gets federal money from covering abortions. That would apply to most insurers under the new bill, since they will benefit from new government health subsidies for low-income people.
The Stock Market Nov. 30- Dec.4
The Stock Market for this Week
S&P500: The S&P500 started with 1,091.07 on Monday. It close on Friday with 1,105.98. It seem that Thursday was there big sale. It open with 1,110.59 ,but closes 1096.92. The S&P500 is like a roller coaster ride. It goes up an down with the stocks.
NASDAQ: The NASDAQ started low but jump right back up for the end of the week. In the beginning of the week started with 2,135.93 and close with 2,194.35. Friday was there great day to sell. It open 2,203.75 and close with 2,194.35. Between the three stock markets, the NASDAQ are doing well for this week.
Dow Jones: The Dow Jones open with 10,309.77 and close with 10,388.90 in the end of the week. In the beginning of the week it started small but it increase by the end of the week. Wends day was their big day for selling. It open with 10,470.44 and ended with 10,452.68.
S&P500: The S&P500 started with 1,091.07 on Monday. It close on Friday with 1,105.98. It seem that Thursday was there big sale. It open with 1,110.59 ,but closes 1096.92. The S&P500 is like a roller coaster ride. It goes up an down with the stocks.
NASDAQ: The NASDAQ started low but jump right back up for the end of the week. In the beginning of the week started with 2,135.93 and close with 2,194.35. Friday was there great day to sell. It open 2,203.75 and close with 2,194.35. Between the three stock markets, the NASDAQ are doing well for this week.
Dow Jones: The Dow Jones open with 10,309.77 and close with 10,388.90 in the end of the week. In the beginning of the week it started small but it increase by the end of the week. Wends day was their big day for selling. It open with 10,470.44 and ended with 10,452.68.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Apple Announces Over 100,000 Apps Now Available on the App Store
On November 4, Apple annoucned that the App Store has as many as 100,000 applications to be used for the iPhone and iTouch. Customers from 77 countries can buy applications in categories such as games, business, news, sports, health, and reference and travel. Customers have downloaded almost 2 billion apps, making the Apple App Store one of the biggest Apps stores around the world.
Apple continues to improve search and discovery with Genius for Apps, App Store Essentials selections, sub category listings and more valuable customer reviews. With the new iTunes out, it is easier to organize your apps right on iTunes and they will automatically appear on your iPhone or iTouch.
The release of the new iPhone OS 3.0 made over 100 new features availabe for iPhone and iTouch including Cut and Paste, landscape view for mail, stereo Bluetooth, shake to shuffle, and much more. The recently introduced In App Store Purchase feature for free apps means leading developers will now be able to offer customers the choice of buying content, subscriptions, and digital services directly inside their apps.
Apple continues to improve search and discovery with Genius for Apps, App Store Essentials selections, sub category listings and more valuable customer reviews. With the new iTunes out, it is easier to organize your apps right on iTunes and they will automatically appear on your iPhone or iTouch.
The release of the new iPhone OS 3.0 made over 100 new features availabe for iPhone and iTouch including Cut and Paste, landscape view for mail, stereo Bluetooth, shake to shuffle, and much more. The recently introduced In App Store Purchase feature for free apps means leading developers will now be able to offer customers the choice of buying content, subscriptions, and digital services directly inside their apps.
What's happening to the Economy?
Business Have Cash but Are reluctant to Spend
Business appear more likely than the customers will go on a holiday shopping spread. They are spending money during the recession. In last week report suggesting that the companies are making only minimal purchases in coming month. Several say they are worried about recovering the government policies that could saddle them with a new cost.
The Capital spending is viewed as one of the economy's bright spot becuase the companies are expected to replace the aging equirment and buy computers to riase the productivity. The spending help grow the economy and create jobs as well.
Business appear more likely than the customers will go on a holiday shopping spread. They are spending money during the recession. In last week report suggesting that the companies are making only minimal purchases in coming month. Several say they are worried about recovering the government policies that could saddle them with a new cost.
The Capital spending is viewed as one of the economy's bright spot becuase the companies are expected to replace the aging equirment and buy computers to riase the productivity. The spending help grow the economy and create jobs as well.
Review of the Stock Market
S&P 500: On Monday the 23rd, it opened at 1,094.86 and closed at 1,106.24. The high was 1,112.38 and the low was 1,094.86. On Tuesday the 24th, it opened at 1,105.83 and closed at 1,105.65. The highs and lows for Tuesday were 1,107.56 and 1,097.63. On Wednesday the 25th, it opened at 1,106.49 and closed at 1,110.63. The high and low for Wednesday were 1,111.18 and 1,104.75. The Stock Market closed on Thursday the 26th for the holiday. On Friday the 27th, it opened at 1,105.47 and closed at 1,087.27. The high for Friday was 1,105.47 and the low was 1,083.74.
Dow Jones: On Monday the 23rd, it opened at 10,320.13 and closed at 10,450.95. The high was 10,524.40 and the low was 10,320.13. On Tuesday the 24th, it opened at 10,451.25 and closed at 10,433.71. The highs and lows for Tuesday were 10,488.66 and 10,335.62. On Wednesday the 25th, it opened at 10,432.96 and closed at 10,464.40. The high and low for Wednesday were 10,513.60 and 10,385.65. The Stock Market closed on Thursday the 26th for the holiday. On Friday the 27th, it opened at 10,452.23 and closed at 10,309.92. The high for Friday was 10,452.23 and the low was 10,179.33.
NASDAQ: On Monday the 23rd, it opened at 2,168.95 and closed at 2,176.01. The high was 2,189.50 and the low was 2,168.77. On Tuesday the 24th, it opened at 2,174.69 and closed at 2,169.18. The highs and lows for Tuesday were 2,175.15 and 2,155.22. On Wednesday the 25th, it opened at 2,174.00 and closed at 2,176.05. The high and low for Wednesday were 2,178.62 and 2,170.06. The Stock Market closed on Thursday the 26th for the holiday. On Friday the 27th, it opened at 2,115.96 and closed at 2,138.44. The high for Friday was 2,155.41 and the low was 2,113.99.
Dow Jones: On Monday the 23rd, it opened at 10,320.13 and closed at 10,450.95. The high was 10,524.40 and the low was 10,320.13. On Tuesday the 24th, it opened at 10,451.25 and closed at 10,433.71. The highs and lows for Tuesday were 10,488.66 and 10,335.62. On Wednesday the 25th, it opened at 10,432.96 and closed at 10,464.40. The high and low for Wednesday were 10,513.60 and 10,385.65. The Stock Market closed on Thursday the 26th for the holiday. On Friday the 27th, it opened at 10,452.23 and closed at 10,309.92. The high for Friday was 10,452.23 and the low was 10,179.33.
NASDAQ: On Monday the 23rd, it opened at 2,168.95 and closed at 2,176.01. The high was 2,189.50 and the low was 2,168.77. On Tuesday the 24th, it opened at 2,174.69 and closed at 2,169.18. The highs and lows for Tuesday were 2,175.15 and 2,155.22. On Wednesday the 25th, it opened at 2,174.00 and closed at 2,176.05. The high and low for Wednesday were 2,178.62 and 2,170.06. The Stock Market closed on Thursday the 26th for the holiday. On Friday the 27th, it opened at 2,115.96 and closed at 2,138.44. The high for Friday was 2,155.41 and the low was 2,113.99.
Our Portfolio (Nov. 21-25)
We didn't buy anything for this week. It seems that we are doing well on our portfolio. We have the total of $33,588.92 in cash. The total for equity is $100,004.92. We are hoping that Microsoft goes up during the holidays.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Black Friday 2009 countdown: More deals, sales, news & tips
According to Consumer's Reports Money Blog, 3% of buyers have already done their holiday shopping. Also on this long weekend coming up, 47% of shoppers plan to make gift purchases, and 1/3 of them say they will be looking for themselves.
On Thanksgiving, Walmart is going to be open at 6 a.m. and stay open all night. The big savings do not come until 5 a.m. on Black Friday.
On Walmart.com, the discounter will announce some items that will be 40% off on Thanksgiving Day. Jayne O' Donnell cautions that even though door busters can be good deals, check Pricegrabber.com to see if it really is a deal. Also, look at how much shipping is because that can make a product much more expensive.
Best Buy will be open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., JCPenney from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m., Kmart from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Macy's from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Walmart hopes this Black Friday will be much safer than last year. Since the trampling death of an employee, Walmart is trying a number of tactics to calm things down.
The National Retail Federation has created a comprehensive set of guidelines for crowd control. This includes dress rehearsals, and entertainment for shoppers in line.
For buyers hungry for something other than good deals, Ikea is offering a free small breakfast with coffee Friday-Sunday.
Business Week reports that Abercrombie & Fitch is going to mark down its apparel to win back its young customers.
Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic have decided that they are going to be open for 5 hours at noon on Thanksgiving Day.
CNN Money tells shoppers to read fine lines on deals.
On Thanksgiving, Walmart is going to be open at 6 a.m. and stay open all night. The big savings do not come until 5 a.m. on Black Friday.
On Walmart.com, the discounter will announce some items that will be 40% off on Thanksgiving Day. Jayne O' Donnell cautions that even though door busters can be good deals, check Pricegrabber.com to see if it really is a deal. Also, look at how much shipping is because that can make a product much more expensive.
Best Buy will be open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., JCPenney from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m., Kmart from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Macy's from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Walmart hopes this Black Friday will be much safer than last year. Since the trampling death of an employee, Walmart is trying a number of tactics to calm things down.
The National Retail Federation has created a comprehensive set of guidelines for crowd control. This includes dress rehearsals, and entertainment for shoppers in line.
For buyers hungry for something other than good deals, Ikea is offering a free small breakfast with coffee Friday-Sunday.
Business Week reports that Abercrombie & Fitch is going to mark down its apparel to win back its young customers.
Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic have decided that they are going to be open for 5 hours at noon on Thanksgiving Day.
CNN Money tells shoppers to read fine lines on deals.
Apple-MacBook
After reviewing Apple's website, I was able to learn more about the new MacBook. The company is offering a completely redesigned, better-in-every-way MacBook, for just $999. The laptop has a built in 7-hour battery and is just 1.08 inches thin and 4.7 pounds. It also includes a brilliant LED-backlit display and glass multi-touch trackpad. By offering this new and improved computer at a more affordable price than in the past, I believe Apple will make a decent profit. Consumers are looking to buy gifts for the holidays and this will appear as a good purchase.
Review of Our Portfolio: November 23-27
We have not bought any new stocks. We hope that Microsoft and Apple continue to prosper in these rough economic times and over the holidays.
Stock Market (Nov. 16- 20)
Review of the Stock Market this week
NASDAQ: The NASDAQ went down alot. It opened up with 18.94 and ended with 18.97. It took a big hit from last week. For this week was not their best sale. Friday was a big sale for them. Hopefully next will be a better for NASDAQ.
Dow Jones: The Dow Jones open 10,267.53. In the end the week they ended with 10,318.16. For Dow Jones, Wednesday was there big sale. They started with 10,426.27 and close on Wednesday with 10,426.31. It change a little but it is better than the other days.
S&P 500: They did well for this week. In beginning of this week the open with 1,094.13, but went down in the week with 1,091.38. S&P 500 went down in the middle of the week, but jumped back up at the end for Friday. Somehow when it was the end of the day it would jump up in price. They would start out low, but at the end of the day would be high.
NASDAQ: The NASDAQ went down alot. It opened up with 18.94 and ended with 18.97. It took a big hit from last week. For this week was not their best sale. Friday was a big sale for them. Hopefully next will be a better for NASDAQ.
Dow Jones: The Dow Jones open 10,267.53. In the end the week they ended with 10,318.16. For Dow Jones, Wednesday was there big sale. They started with 10,426.27 and close on Wednesday with 10,426.31. It change a little but it is better than the other days.
S&P 500: They did well for this week. In beginning of this week the open with 1,094.13, but went down in the week with 1,091.38. S&P 500 went down in the middle of the week, but jumped back up at the end for Friday. Somehow when it was the end of the day it would jump up in price. They would start out low, but at the end of the day would be high.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
China pushes solar, wind power development
In this article, found at USAToday.com, readers learn that China is leading the world in making solar cells, the key component in solar panels, many of which are exported to the U.S.
Because of this, China is setting itself up to do more than just manufacture components for renewable energy, such as wind and solar. The country is also spending heavily to build its own domestic market as it attempts to battle its greenhouse gas emissions, electrify its nation of 1.3 billion people and curb its massive pollution problem.
Energy executives say the buildup of a huge market in China for renewable energy is luring global manufacturers and research teams to the country. That's causing concern in some corners that China, not the United States, will emerge as the hub of the new industries, leaving the United States as dependent on foreign nations for solar panels, wind turbines and other green-energy equipment and technology as it is on the Mideast for oil.
Because of China's ability to further it's knowledge of the use and benefits of solar energy, it proves how far ahead and advanced China is becoming.
Because of this, China is setting itself up to do more than just manufacture components for renewable energy, such as wind and solar. The country is also spending heavily to build its own domestic market as it attempts to battle its greenhouse gas emissions, electrify its nation of 1.3 billion people and curb its massive pollution problem.
Energy executives say the buildup of a huge market in China for renewable energy is luring global manufacturers and research teams to the country. That's causing concern in some corners that China, not the United States, will emerge as the hub of the new industries, leaving the United States as dependent on foreign nations for solar panels, wind turbines and other green-energy equipment and technology as it is on the Mideast for oil.
Because of China's ability to further it's knowledge of the use and benefits of solar energy, it proves how far ahead and advanced China is becoming.
Review of Market (Nov. 9-13)
Review of the Market Nov. 9-13
Dow Jones: The Dow Jones open with 10,020.69 and ended in the week with 10,272.47. It took a big jump in this week. It keeps going up in price for this week. On Thursday they started high,
but took a down fall at the end of the day. Dow Jones is doing better than the NASDAQ and S&P500.
NASDAQ: The NASDAQ started with 2,128.46. They took a big hit on Thursday November 10,2009. It open with 2,166.98 on that day and close with 2,149.02. For NASDAQ Thursday was not there day to buy and sell. In the end of the week it closes with 2,167.88.
S&P 500: The S&P is doing well. They started with 1,072.32 and ended in the week with 1,093.48. It is increase by the end of the week. It gain 30% from Monday-Thursday,but came down on Friday.The S&P 500 is trying to work its way up in price.
Dow Jones: The Dow Jones open with 10,020.69 and ended in the week with 10,272.47. It took a big jump in this week. It keeps going up in price for this week. On Thursday they started high,
but took a down fall at the end of the day. Dow Jones is doing better than the NASDAQ and S&P500.
NASDAQ: The NASDAQ started with 2,128.46. They took a big hit on Thursday November 10,2009. It open with 2,166.98 on that day and close with 2,149.02. For NASDAQ Thursday was not there day to buy and sell. In the end of the week it closes with 2,167.88.
S&P 500: The S&P is doing well. They started with 1,072.32 and ended in the week with 1,093.48. It is increase by the end of the week. It gain 30% from Monday-Thursday,but came down on Friday.The S&P 500 is trying to work its way up in price.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Microsoft Launches Digital Video Series “Microsoft Health Tech Today”
The Microsoft Corporation announced, "Microsoft Health Tech Today". It is a fast-paced online video series designed to show how software innovation is improving health around the world. The show highlighted the latest industry trends and features examples of proven solutions that are improving health for many.
As the world goes through an economic crisis, many companies are not getting the sustainable systems they want. "Health Tech Today" aims to lead the movement towards improving patients' services. They are going to do this by increasing efficiency and effectiveness of care while reducing costs.
"Health Tech Today" will host some of the top thought leaders in health and global health issues. Each show will have a guest from the Microsoft Studios in Redmond,Washington.
"Health Tech Today" is a monthly online series providing cutting-edge stories about health and information technology.
As the world goes through an economic crisis, many companies are not getting the sustainable systems they want. "Health Tech Today" aims to lead the movement towards improving patients' services. They are going to do this by increasing efficiency and effectiveness of care while reducing costs.
"Health Tech Today" will host some of the top thought leaders in health and global health issues. Each show will have a guest from the Microsoft Studios in Redmond,Washington.
"Health Tech Today" is a monthly online series providing cutting-edge stories about health and information technology.
Review of our Portfolio (Nov 9-13)
During week 5, we gained money. Our total equity is $101,120.18. We also still have $33,563.18 in cash that we did not spend yet. Microsoft is doing very well and has risen over the past couple weeks. Microsoft is a key reason why we gained a lot of our money back. In the past week, our equity was down to about $96,000. We are now ranked 165 out of 959.
Monday, November 9, 2009
USA Today Report (Nov. 02-06)
Stock Volatility is back, a signify an aging bull?
The Dow Jones industrial rose or fell more than 100 points in seven of the past 12 trading days. The company are seeing some choppy trading patterns when investors begin to fret that a bull market is running out of stream. The investors are trying to figure out if they should sell or not. The reason because the surrounding health care and the unemployment. The money managers goal is to gain from rising the stock prices.
Review of our Portfolio (Nov. 02-06)
Our group didn't buy any stocks for this week.
Today on Nov. 9, we have the total of $98,086.32.
Compare from week three, we gain 2,009.00.
We are doing well on our stocks.
Today on Nov. 9, we have the total of $98,086.32.
Compare from week three, we gain 2,009.00.
We are doing well on our stocks.
iMac and the Environment
It was interesting to learn that Apple has introduced a new environmental freindly iMac, the ultimate all-in-one desktop computer, now healthy for the enviroment. This iMac includes a highly efficient power supply that reduces the amount of power wasted when bringing electricity from the wall to your computer. There is no doubt this sounds extremely attractive to customers because the lower power consumption of this computer reduces energy bills and lessens the environmental impact of greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. iMac meets the stringent low power requirements set by the EPA, giving it Energy Star qualification.
The greatest environmental challenge facing the computer industry is the presence of arsenic, brominated flame retardants, mercury, phthalates, and plyvinyl chloride in products. Engineers at Apple have worked hard to elimate BFRs and PVC from iMac circut boards, internal and external cables, connectors, insulators, adhesives, and more. Apple is also offering a free recycling program for old computers and displays with the purchase of any new Mac. Because of this new and improved product, Apple Inc can anticipate having an increase in value for their company.
The greatest environmental challenge facing the computer industry is the presence of arsenic, brominated flame retardants, mercury, phthalates, and plyvinyl chloride in products. Engineers at Apple have worked hard to elimate BFRs and PVC from iMac circut boards, internal and external cables, connectors, insulators, adhesives, and more. Apple is also offering a free recycling program for old computers and displays with the purchase of any new Mac. Because of this new and improved product, Apple Inc can anticipate having an increase in value for their company.
Review of the Market-Week 4 Nov.2-6
S&P 500-On Monday Nov. 2nd, it opened at 1,036.18 and on Friday Nov. 6th it closed at 1,069.30. The high during this week was 1,071.48, which was on Friday, and the low reached 1,029.38, which was on Monday. The company did good this week because the prices got higher instead of lower.
DJIA-On Monday Nov. 2nd, it opened at 9,712.13 and on Friday Nov. 6th closed at 10,023.42. The high during this week was 10,077.08 on Friday, and the low reached 9,647.06 on Monday. Overall the company did good this week because the prices kept getting higher.
NASDAQ-On Monday Nov. 2nd, it opened at 2,047.42 and on Friday Nov. 6th cloesd at 2,112.44. The high during this week was 2,117.62 on Friday, and the low reached 2,024.27 on Monday. The company did pretty good this week, but there were some falls in the prices.
DJIA-On Monday Nov. 2nd, it opened at 9,712.13 and on Friday Nov. 6th closed at 10,023.42. The high during this week was 10,077.08 on Friday, and the low reached 9,647.06 on Monday. Overall the company did good this week because the prices kept getting higher.
NASDAQ-On Monday Nov. 2nd, it opened at 2,047.42 and on Friday Nov. 6th cloesd at 2,112.44. The high during this week was 2,117.62 on Friday, and the low reached 2,024.27 on Monday. The company did pretty good this week, but there were some falls in the prices.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Young Reporter Visits Microsoft to Learn About the Future of Education
It was very interesting to read about how Microsoft is getting kids involved with their future. An article found on Microsoft's website informs the public of the lengths 10 year-old reporter, Brennan LaBrie, is going to educate others of the powerful impact technology is making in the world. From over 400 kids, Brennan LaBrie was selected as one of the 12 to become a student reporter for TIME for Kids magazine. He chose to visit Microsoft's Redmond campus to learn more about the future of education, specifically how the company is helping to make learning fun and improving resources for students and teachers.
By allowing kids to visit the company and learn more about their future and the future of technology, Microsoft is really benefitting themselves. If students and teachers become more aware of the resources that Microsoft is creating and how benefical these resources would be in the class room, Microsoft's stock market value has the potential to increase significantly.
By allowing kids to visit the company and learn more about their future and the future of technology, Microsoft is really benefitting themselves. If students and teachers become more aware of the resources that Microsoft is creating and how benefical these resources would be in the class room, Microsoft's stock market value has the potential to increase significantly.
The Stock Market (Oct. 26-30)
What's going on with the Stock Market for Week 3
In week three, the NASDAQ went down at the end of the week. They started with 2,158.81 and end with 2,045.11. It seems that Monday was their big sale,but it went down hill for this week.
For the DJIA the value of the price went up a few. On Thursday, the value of DJIA price went up with 9,712.73. The Dow Jone took a big dive on Friday. The price ended with 9,96.58. Thursday was Dow Jone big sell out.
The value for S&P 500 price open with 9,962.58. It ended with 1,036.19 for this week.It seems that the price was going up and down like a latter. It is going up a few on Friday. Next week might be going up, but i am not for sure on that though.
In week three, the NASDAQ went down at the end of the week. They started with 2,158.81 and end with 2,045.11. It seems that Monday was their big sale,but it went down hill for this week.
For the DJIA the value of the price went up a few. On Thursday, the value of DJIA price went up with 9,712.73. The Dow Jone took a big dive on Friday. The price ended with 9,96.58. Thursday was Dow Jone big sell out.
The value for S&P 500 price open with 9,962.58. It ended with 1,036.19 for this week.It seems that the price was going up and down like a latter. It is going up a few on Friday. Next week might be going up, but i am not for sure on that though.
Review of Our Portfolio: October 26-30
Our group has not bought any more stock since last week. The value of our portfolio on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 is $96,077.32
AT&T sues Verizon Wireless over 'misleading' 3G map Coverage Ads
AT&T is suing Verizon Wireless to stop its bigger mobile rival from using "misleading" coverage maps in advertisements that are causing AT&T to lose "incalcuable market share".
In October, Verizon Wireless launched an ad showing the white spots on the map were where you cannot get coverage.
AT&T argued that its costumers can use their wireless devises outside of the 3G areas, and the devises work in spots where Verizon Wireless' map says they can't.
AT&T's exclusive right to sell the Apple IPhone has helped the company gain market share from Verizon Wireless during the quarter ended in September. But since Verizon Wireless is campaigning these ads, it caused AT&T to lose market share.
Because Verizon Wireless is using white spaces on its own maps showing they have no coverage there, consumers are incorrectly interpreting the AT&T maps. They think the white spaces on the AT&T maps mean they have no coverage there at all, when they do have at least some coverage there.
Because Verizon Wireless is using white spaces on its own maps showing they have no coverage there, consumers are incorrectly interpreting the AT&T maps. They think the white spaces on the AT&T maps mean they have no coverage there at all, when they do have at least some coverage there.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Review of Stock Market Oct. 19-23
NASDAQ- the NASDAQ opened at 2,162.41 and on Friday closed at 2,154.47 On Monday had a high of 2,180.11 and had a low of 2,150.42. On Friday it has a high of 2,190.48 and a low of 2,149.35.
S&P 500- On Monday the S&P 500 opened at 1,088.22 and on Friday closed at 1,079.60. It had a high of 1,101.36 and a low of 1,074.31. On Friday, it had a high of 1,095.83 and low of 1,075.60.
DJIA- In the start of the week, the DJIA opened at 9,996.67 and at the end of the week closed at 9,972.18. Its high on Monday was 10,146.61 and low was 9,967.49. On Friday its high was 10,138.59 and low was 9,908.70.
S&P 500- On Monday the S&P 500 opened at 1,088.22 and on Friday closed at 1,079.60. It had a high of 1,101.36 and a low of 1,074.31. On Friday, it had a high of 1,095.83 and low of 1,075.60.
DJIA- In the start of the week, the DJIA opened at 9,996.67 and at the end of the week closed at 9,972.18. Its high on Monday was 10,146.61 and low was 9,967.49. On Friday its high was 10,138.59 and low was 9,908.70.
Monday, October 26, 2009
What's happening to the Economy? Oct. 19-23
Recession makes retiring at 65 harder
We are facing retirement Crisis!!!
On October 23, 2009 studies say retiring at the age of 65 is hard to do when you might not have enough money. At center for retirement research at Boston college analysis tested that 51% are at high risk to retire at the age of 65. They would not get enough money to able to retire. These days people are using there retirement money to pay out there bills or housing. The new age to retired at is the age of 67. The people need to understand how to do the financial choices. Retiring is not impossible, you need to plan things out clearly.
We are facing retirement Crisis!!!
On October 23, 2009 studies say retiring at the age of 65 is hard to do when you might not have enough money. At center for retirement research at Boston college analysis tested that 51% are at high risk to retire at the age of 65. They would not get enough money to able to retire. These days people are using there retirement money to pay out there bills or housing. The new age to retired at is the age of 67. The people need to understand how to do the financial choices. Retiring is not impossible, you need to plan things out clearly.
Review of Our Portfolio: October 19-23
On October 19th we decided to invest in Microsoft because we knew that the new program, Microsoft 7, was coming out on the 22nd and was anticipated to be financially successul for Microsoft. We bought 900 shares at $26.82/share. On October 21st we also decided to invest in Apple with the assumption that the release of the new magic mouse would be very successful as well. We bought 200 shares at $212.23/share including a limit price at $230.00.
Magic Mouse
I was reviewing an article about Apple's new Magic Mouse, and the technology involved in the mouse astonished me. Apple used it's Multi-Touch technology which was used on the iPhone, Ipod Touch, and MacBook Pro. This touch mouse lets you interact with the mouse just using gestures. The Magic Mouse comes with every new iMac computer, but you can also add it to any Bluetooth. If you would want to buy this mouse seperatly, it would be just $69.
The Multi-Touch area covers the top of the mouse allowing you to click, scroll, and swipe through anything on your computer. Inside of the mouse, there is a small chip which tells it exactly what you want to do. The mouse will not confuse a scroll or a swipe, and it even knows when you are resting your hand on it.
The Magic Mouse uses laser tracking which is more sensitive and responsive to more surfaces than normal optical tracking. You can set this mouse down any where and use it without a mouse pad.
This mouse has a wireless and connects via Bluetooth, so there is no cords to get in the way. The Magic Mouse works from about 33 feet away. When you combine the wireless keyboard and this mouse, you create a workspace free of cords.
There is a button that is easy to access on the side, so you can conserve battery when you are not using it. The Magic Mouse manages power efficently by knowing when it is being used or not.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Review on Microsoft 7
The article I reviewed was featured on usatoday.com. It was called "Upgrades lower Microsoft profit, but results beat forecasts". The article stated that on Friday Microsoft's net income fell 18% in the last quarter because it deferred revenue when it let summertime PC buyers get free upgrades to Windows 7, which was released this week.
Investors looked past the accounting decision because if it had counted its deferred Windows revenue, Microsoft's earnings would have increased 8% from last year witht he help of big cost cuts.
The article also stated the upgrade program, which let people buy a PC with Windows Vista and later install Windows 7 for free, meant that Microsoft counted only half of its Windows sales in the period.
Because analysts now think many businesses will start buying new computers and other technology again in the middle of 2010, our group invested in Microsoft with the assumption that the new program would be successful after it was released on October 22, 2009.
Investors looked past the accounting decision because if it had counted its deferred Windows revenue, Microsoft's earnings would have increased 8% from last year witht he help of big cost cuts.
The article also stated the upgrade program, which let people buy a PC with Windows Vista and later install Windows 7 for free, meant that Microsoft counted only half of its Windows sales in the period.
Because analysts now think many businesses will start buying new computers and other technology again in the middle of 2010, our group invested in Microsoft with the assumption that the new program would be successful after it was released on October 22, 2009.
Review of Market Oct. 12-16
NASDAQ
On October 12 the NASDAQ open at $2145.65 and close at the end of the week on October 16 with $2,156.80. It only went up a few. It took a pretty hit on it.
DJIA
In the week on October 12-16, it open up with $9,865.24 and ended with $9,995.91. It didn't go up that much. In general the DJIA stock didn't go up very much.
On October 12 the NASDAQ open at $2145.65 and close at the end of the week on October 16 with $2,156.80. It only went up a few. It took a pretty hit on it.
DJIA
In the week on October 12-16, it open up with $9,865.24 and ended with $9,995.91. It didn't go up that much. In general the DJIA stock didn't go up very much.
S&P 500
The week of October 12-16 of S&P 500 price open up $1,071.63 and close at $1,081.53 on October 16. It is just like the DJIA stock. It didn't go up that much either.
Monday, October 19, 2009
USA Today Report Oct. 12-16
Could rising oil prices stunt stock rally?
On October 16, 2009, in USA Today the investors may be happy to see the stock prices hitting high this year, but there is something else is soaring that's a bit scary. It is the oil prices.The investors have strong global demands for cars and idled production facilities.
The price of a barrel of oil has jumped more than $76 for this year. It have staggering 76 percent rise in 2009. It gain the stock 20.4 percent increase this year.
The most problem is that the last time that oil was high was late 2007. The oil are going up again. Some people are wondering if rising oil prices are the potential for this market rally.
The investors wonder will rising the oil prices could affect the stocks. They would be watching to see if the oul prices jump or not.
On October 16, 2009, in USA Today the investors may be happy to see the stock prices hitting high this year, but there is something else is soaring that's a bit scary. It is the oil prices.The investors have strong global demands for cars and idled production facilities.
The price of a barrel of oil has jumped more than $76 for this year. It have staggering 76 percent rise in 2009. It gain the stock 20.4 percent increase this year.
The most problem is that the last time that oil was high was late 2007. The oil are going up again. Some people are wondering if rising oil prices are the potential for this market rally.
The investors wonder will rising the oil prices could affect the stocks. They would be watching to see if the oul prices jump or not.
Review of Our Portfolio: Week 1 (Oct. 12-16)
In the first week (Oct. 12-16), we still have not bought anything. We are going to invest in stocks and possibly mutual funds this week. Our starting $100,000 is now at $100,054.79 because our account is earning interest. We were thinking of ideas on what company to buy. We concluded that we were going to buy Microsoft because of Windows 7 coming out. Also we were sort of iffy about investing in Apple just because of how expensive it was. We came to the conclusion that we were going to invest in it, even though the price of the stock was so high. We figured the price would soar even more because of Christmas coming, and the lowering of the prices of their products.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Edublog Post
This is a student group project using blogger as a reflection tool of the stock market.
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