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Post by doctorquant on Dec 22, 2023 13:11:04 GMT
I’m sure Trump would do something equally dumb, but why exactly is Biden calling for an investigation into the acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japanese company? Because that's what dumb dummies do? Also: Can a discount hearing room rate be gotten if we combine this inquisition with those re: Big Sandwich (shudder) being championed by the Distinguished Senator of Color from Massachusetts? |
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Post by dirtybird on Dec 22, 2023 13:17:53 GMT
I’m sure Trump would do something equally dumb, but why exactly is Biden calling for an investigation into the acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japanese company? Jesus. I saw some on the right begging him to do that and figured it was just a dumb stunt. So I guess this is what bipartisanship looks like. |
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Post by doctorquant on Dec 28, 2023 15:36:20 GMT
Guy writing about airline consolidations in the Dallas Morning News this morning ... "These too-big-to-fail airlines deliver astonishing returns to their shareholders ..."
They do?
Over the last 10 years, this is how $1,000 invested in the four biggies would have performed:
American Airlines ... $1,000 invested = $595.11 now (-5.05% annual)
Delta ... $1,000 invested = $1,689.97 (5.38%)
United ... $1,000 invested = $1,134.58 (1.27%)
Southwest ... $1,000 invested = $1,701.26 (5.46%)
Had one invested $1,000 in a garden-variety S&P 500 index fund, that investment today would be worth around $3,100.
Not sure the guy knows what "astonishing returns" means.
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Post by lcjjdnh on Dec 28, 2023 16:26:08 GMT
Guy writing about airline consolidations in the Dallas Morning News this morning ... "These too-big-to-fail airlines deliver astonishing returns to their shareholders ..." They do? Over the last 10 years, this is how $1,000 invested in the four biggies would have performed: American Airlines ... $1,000 invested = $595.11 now (-5.05% annual) Delta ... $1,000 invested = $1,689.97 (5.38%) United ... $1,000 invested = $1,134.58 (1.27%) Southwest ... $1,000 invested = $1,701.26 (5.46%) Had one invested $1,000 in a garden-variety S&P 500 index fund, that investment today would be worth around $3,100. Not sure the guy knows what "astonishing returns" means. Does this account for dividends? Still not sure it’d be astonishing—or even beat S&P—but would look better. |
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Post by doctorquant on Dec 28, 2023 16:37:20 GMT
Guy writing about airline consolidations in the Dallas Morning News this morning ... "These too-big-to-fail airlines deliver astonishing returns to their shareholders ..." They do? Over the last 10 years, this is how $1,000 invested in the four biggies would have performed: American Airlines ... $1,000 invested = $595.11 now (-5.05% annual) Delta ... $1,000 invested = $1,689.97 (5.38%) United ... $1,000 invested = $1,134.58 (1.27%) Southwest ... $1,000 invested = $1,701.26 (5.46%) Had one invested $1,000 in a garden-variety S&P 500 index fund, that investment today would be worth around $3,100. Not sure the guy knows what "astonishing returns" means. Does this account for dividends? Still not sure it’d be astonishing—or even beat S&P—but would look better. Yes ... these reflect dividends being re-invested. |
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Post by lcjjdnh on Dec 28, 2023 17:11:08 GMT
Does this account for dividends? Still not sure it’d be astonishing—or even beat S&P—but would look better. Yes ... these reflect dividends being re-invested. Ah, I see the difference—I checked using a 2013 start date (Delta investment would be worth more than $3000 today). Start at 2014 and investment rules more meager. |
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Post by doctorquant on Dec 28, 2023 17:16:07 GMT
My dates were arbitrary ... nevertheless ... astonishing returns, not so much.
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Post by batman on Dec 28, 2023 23:55:11 GMT
Guy writing about airline consolidations in the Dallas Morning News this morning ... "These too-big-to-fail airlines deliver astonishing returns to their shareholders ..." They do? Over the last 10 years, this is how $1,000 invested in the four biggies would have performed: American Airlines ... $1,000 invested = $595.11 now (-5.05% annual) Delta ... $1,000 invested = $1,689.97 (5.38%) United ... $1,000 invested = $1,134.58 (1.27%) Southwest ... $1,000 invested = $1,701.26 (5.46%) Had one invested $1,000 in a garden-variety S&P 500 index fund, that investment today would be worth around $3,100. Not sure the guy knows what "astonishing returns" means.
Why are good investments always treated like such a bad thing anyway? That never made sense to me. I want my investments to make money.
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Post by TheSportsPredictor on Dec 29, 2023 0:09:59 GMT
Guy writing about airline consolidations in the Dallas Morning News this morning ... "These too-big-to-fail airlines deliver astonishing returns to their shareholders ..." They do? Over the last 10 years, this is how $1,000 invested in the four biggies would have performed: American Airlines ... $1,000 invested = $595.11 now (-5.05% annual) Delta ... $1,000 invested = $1,689.97 (5.38%) United ... $1,000 invested = $1,134.58 (1.27%) Southwest ... $1,000 invested = $1,701.26 (5.46%) Had one invested $1,000 in a garden-variety S&P 500 index fund, that investment today would be worth around $3,100. Not sure the guy knows what "astonishing returns" means. That American Airlines one is astonishing. |
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Post by doctorquant on Dec 29, 2023 1:18:15 GMT
The airline industry just isn't that profitable ... really never has been.
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Post by lcjjdnh on Dec 29, 2023 1:34:03 GMT
The airline industry just isn't that profitable ... really never has been. As the saying goes: quickest way to become a millionaire? Be a billionaire and buy an airline. |
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Post by YankeeFan on Dec 29, 2023 2:07:12 GMT
The airline industry just isn't that profitable ... really never has been. Airlines have been good investments from time to time, but they are cyclical. You've really got to time it, which isn't practical for most investors. |
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Post by YankeeFan on Dec 29, 2023 3:38:11 GMT
Do you think Liz Warren knows what restricts housing supply?
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Post by YankeeFan on Dec 29, 2023 3:41:34 GMT
Would also love to see a comparison in the square footage, and amenities, in the typical single-family home of 1983 vs. today.
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Post by batman on Dec 29, 2023 4:28:37 GMT
I think this is the dream urban landscape for Liz Warren and others of her mindset. Although, to her credit, at least she's suggesting there is still a place for single-family homes. Some environmentalists want to do away with those entirely.
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