Coca-Cola (KO) came out with really impressive earnings today as higher prices and volume resulted in strong growth.  Coca-Cola’s leadership has been exceptional in a very difficult economic environment and their beverages business has really been eating Pepsi’s lunch.  No company matches Coca-Cola when it comes to an international presence and their are still attractive...Read More

It’s amazing to see the overreaction to daily swings in Apple’s (AAPL) stock price.  After the huge gains that the stock has seen, a 10% pullback is not anything to be too worried about.  I’m on record of not being overly bullish on AAPL moving forward as I worry about their gross margins, and I...Read More

Doug Kass seems to be on the same page as us at T&T Capital Management with his thesis that investors want to be exposed to the banks that have exposure to real estate to play the rebound in prices and demand.  He also sees the tremendous value that Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/B) offers at current prices....Read More

USB continues to operate really well.  It is a really good indicator of traditional banking as they offer a very straightforward U.S. centric business model.  While I’d much rather own USB than 95% of banks out there, the valuation isn’t quite as attractive as the large money center banks so if it came down I’d...Read More

http://seekingalpha.com/article/501541-citigroup-s-undervaluation-is-obvious-and-it-s-time-to-act INVESTING IN THE FINANCIAL MARKETS INVOLVES RISKS. OPTIONS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS.Read More

The Federal Reserve continues to unwind the various Maiden Lane portfolios at a really nice profit for taxpayers.  Once the Federal Reserve sells the remaining portion of Maiden Lane III AIG should be pretty much done owing any more money.  According to Bloomberg the central bank is owed almost $9 billion on its loan to...Read More

Research in Motion (RIMM) is in talks to hire a financial advisor to evaluate the best way to monetize their assets.  I think that this is a very positive development and that the company should be very proactive in reevaluating their options.  Patent sales and operating system licensing seem to be quite attractive options, and...Read More

It looks like renowned hedge fund manager John Paulson is betting against European debt.  It would be interesting to know if he is using credit default swaps against countries or specific companies.  Paulson made most of his money through buying credit default swaps on subprime CDO’s so this type of situation is right up his...Read More

In what can only be described as grand theft, Argentine President Christina Kirchner is proposing to steal 51% of the country’s largest oil producer YPF.  This is a company that prior to this action was majority owned by Spain’s Repsol YPF (REPYY, REP.MC), and it is a clear warning shot to investors seeking opportunities in the...Read More

It’s not surprising that after last week Spain is looking for help from the ECB through the purchasing of bonds in the secondary market.  I think the ECB should definitely get involved while making sure Spain understands that their help is contingent upon them cutting the fat our of their budget.  The ultimate costs will...Read More