Begin with the oracle of omaha well start with the trimming of apple shares hes got more than 900 million we totally get it. Its not like buffetts bailing on apple in any way. It did sell about 36 million shares what is this, do you think is it simply Portfolio Management i think thats exactly right, scott. Its Portfolio Management. Apple being one of the most liquid stocks in the world on any market he could have sold a lot more than that if he had wanted to. So this is just, look, the stocks had a great run, hes pairing back a little bit, got a lot of cash. What i found kind of surprising is that with that much cash, actually not surprising but confirming on the value of the market is that he really hasnt made any big acquisitions. Hes only said hell only buy his stock if he cant find anything else to buy they scooped up 9 billion of their stock in the last quarter. They continue to buy back a lot of stock i do wonder even at the margins, ty any, if this is in any way a statement tha
Why it matters so much the big difference between trump and biden socialists i think it is the end of the viciousness and the embarrassment and the anger. Trump hate them or like them hes the most polarized candidate i can remember once the race is finally over, there is some tensions dialled back regardless of who wins. In other words, maybe america can finally chill out starting tomorrow or at least this week second, there is a new found and naive consensus that our democracy is stronger than partisan would that be something . We have an orderly transfer of power if joe biden wins. A lot believe that biden will win decisively and go to bed before midnight. I have said it over and over again since 2016, you have to base your Investment Decisions on the hands that you are given, not the president ial election. Last week we got hit with a 5 decline including the ones just reported of fantastic quarter. The analysts dont want to hear about big covid cost we hear more of potential regulat
Welcome to the to todays hearing. Pursuant house rules, some members will appear inperson and others will appear remotely via webex. Some members are appearing in person, let me first remind everyone that pursuant to the latest guidance from the house attending physician, all individuals attending this hearing in person must wear a face mask unless they are speaking. Members who are not wearing a facemask will not be recognized. Let me also make a few reminders to those members appearing in person. You will only see members and witnesses appearing remotely on monitor in front of you when you are speaking in what is known in web ex as active speaker view. A timer is visible in the room directly in front of you. For members appearing remotely, i know you are all familiar with web ex by now but let me remind everyone of a few points. First, you will be able to see each person speaking during the hearing. Whether theyre there in person or remote. As long as you have your web ex set to acti
All of the effort back and forth over the weekend. I would really focus on the immediacy of the calendar forward. Weve got the Vice President ial debate on wednesday. 10 days out to a president ial debate, i believe still scheduled. Jonathan so far. Tom and in 29 days, the election. I think those are the numbers that get everyones attention this morning. The National Polling not looking good for the president of the United States. On twitter right now, that is the campaign for the president right now, knowing what these polls look like at the moment. Tom around 10 00 make it around 10, weve got a new tweet. 91 approval rating. Vote these are short bursts of tweets , i guess showing the action that he wants to come out of walter reed this morning. Jonathan and hit became pin trail, virtually speaking hit the campaign trail, virtually speaking. Lisa to me, really interesting to see the momentum, how much it is slowing. We saw signs of than the jobs report. U. S. We will get a read on sep
Note investors, of course, closely monitoring the condition of the president and also keeping a close eye on any progress and stimulus talks we are, as well. Not to mention there is fallout, as well, regarding covid shares of cina world tumbling. The second largest movie chain Regal Cinemas suspending operations at all locations, carl jim, the headline still crossing from meadows talking to fox earlier today saying the president is committed to getting an aid bill done wants to move expeditiously but also be fiscally responsible thats certainly where the markets focus is going to be o today. The fact that the president wants to give state aid, that matters. Speaker pelosi wants to do a deal some urgency coming to it. So, the talks this morning i bet will be productive and i think thats very exciting for the market does it matter to you if its piece meal a little bit for airlines or Something Else or do you still crave something comprehensive is. As long as theres something for states,