Category: Stocks

Twitter

Reading Time: 2 minutes I joined Twitter back in March 2008, and it’s been 14 years since I joined it. I don’t remember the exact reason I joined it, but I think one reason is probably in the early days of iOS (iPhone) app development, many developers are on Twitter as well. In recent years, the platform has expanded… Continue reading Twitter

Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting 2022

Reading Time: < 1 minute PDFs Genenal info; Omaha visitor guide Hotel (below is copied from the general info PDF above) TRAVEL & HOTEL ASSISTANCEIf you need assistance in arranging lodging, we recommend contacting Travelink, American Express:Travelink, American ExpressHotline: (866) 301-3011(615) 277-5179 (Outside the U.S.)Email: to teampearl@travelink.com Hotels fill up fast, especially in the downtown area. There are many options… Continue reading Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting 2022

The iPhone development provision problem

Reading Time: < 1 minute I got this problem 2 days ago, exactly same as it being described at Stackoverflow. My environment: Xcode 3.1.4, iPhone OS 3.1.2, Mac OS 10.5.8 (yeah, I am a little old school). Struggled a bit, tried creating new certificates, using old certificates, blah blah blah. Nothing, still see the same message after I added the… Continue reading The iPhone development provision problem

Barnes and Noble: a declining book selling empire?

Reading Time: 3 minutes I started writing this post a while ago, after I bought Barnes Noble nook (e-reader), and Barnes Noble stock (NYSE:BKS). BN recently changed its brand of e-reader app on Android from BN to nook (it already use nook on iPhone and iPad), so nook is more than an e-reader, it’s at the center of BN’s… Continue reading Barnes and Noble: a declining book selling empire?

Valuation of Yahoo’s Alibaba stake

Reading Time: 2 minutes Yahoo buys US$1 billion stake in Alibaba (2005-8-11, China Daily): $1 billion for 40% stake of Alibaba Group (parent company of Alibaba, Taobao and Alipay). Taotao and Alipay is Chinese equivalent of eBay and Paypal, repectively. Yahoo sells direct stake in Alibaba.com (cnet, 2009-9-14). Quote: ====== Yahoo has sold 1 percent of its stake in… Continue reading Valuation of Yahoo’s Alibaba stake

Joined Bank of America Keep the Change Program

Reading Time: < 1 minute (Update 05-07-2010) I just found out some more details on how it works. Per BoA’s FAQ of the Keep the Change Program, “The matching funds will be credited annually to your savings account. This will take place within 8 weeks after the month of your enrollment anniversary for the Keep the Change® savings service.” (Update… Continue reading Joined Bank of America Keep the Change Program

Is PALM here to stay: II

Reading Time: 3 minutes I sold my few shares of Palm Friday morning shortly after opening. Palm (Nasdaq:PALM) share dropped 29% on Friday after horrific earning outlook (marketWatch). Palm is increasingly likely to say “bye bye” to its loyal customers in a year or two. Quote sobelmedia: ====== I’m never going to forget my very first Palm Pilot in… Continue reading Is PALM here to stay: II

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Reading Time: < 1 minute My old friend, high end restaurant with family appeal, and a legendary founder (company web site). I traded it (Nasdaq:RUTH) back in 2005 shortly after its IPO. Obviously with the recession, high end was hurt badly, RUTH was no exception. To make matter worse, RUTH bought a seafood chain in early 2008 using debt. The… Continue reading Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Bought some Developers Diversified Realty DDR

Reading Time: < 1 minute Got some Developers Diversified Realty (NYSE:DDR) shares. A bit late. But as an old saying goes “better late than never”. Why I said “late”? Because the smart money already bought a boat load of this in Feb this year (Developers Diversified Enters Into Agreement to Sell 30 Million Shares to the Otto Family). Quote: it… Continue reading Bought some Developers Diversified Realty DDR