Thread: coolhand's Account Talk

http://www.sovereignsociety.com/Port...eolanding.html

http://dailyreckoning.com/author/cbutler/

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/mone...ee-expire.html

OK!! So I guess I should cash in my saving bonds.

Some interesting charts on this site.

Attachment 6822

http://www.chartoftheday.com/

Impressive chart.

Hi Coolhand,
Interesting chart, and one that may confirm fundamentals - what fundamentals? - well let's talk "Main street!"
I noted yesterday that my local Jeep Dealership is closing next week (they said that insufficient new inventory (vehicles) were being provided - no new products (and the lot was sparse of vehicles). Mind you, this was a Ford/ Isuzu/GM/Chrysler/Jeep dealership, and service center. Moreover, today, I went to my local supermarket, and for the first time I saw MANY, EMPTY shelves! Again, inventory is not being resupplied/lacking! -(suggesting that they may be closing as well?)
Now, I realize this is a repeating story in many areas of the country - but this is in the suburbs outside of DC!
I'm seeing a HUGE disconnect here (as other areas of the country prior) - where there seems to be a disconnect btwn "Main Street" and "Wall Street", - where also supposedly, according to KB Homes, KB said that they are returning to "the DC area for new construction" due to facts as they reported , that "economic conditions" have returned "and "recession is over".
Sorry, if this seems a thread hijack, but it seems to confirm your chart, (or I had to express my confusion) - just looking for any shade of hope/explanation!
VR

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-f...,1171726.story

Originally Posted by hessian

Hi Coolhand,
Interesting chart, and one that may confirm fundamentals - what fundamentals? - well let's talk "Main street!"
I noted yesterday that my local Jeep Dealership is closing next week (they said that insufficient new inventory (vehicles) were being provided - no new products (and the lot was sparse of vehicles). Mind you, this was a Ford/ Isuzu/GM/Chrysler/Jeep dealership, and service center. Moreover, today, I went to my local supermarket, and for the first time I saw MANY, EMPTY shelves! Again, inventory is not being resupplied/lacking! -(suggesting that they may be closing as well?)
Now, I realize this is a repeating story in many areas of the country - but this is in the suburbs outside of DC!
I'm seeing a HUGE disconnect here (as other areas of the country prior) - where there seems to be a disconnect btwn "Main Street" and "Wall Street", - where also supposedly, according to KB Homes, KB said that they are returning to "the DC area for new construction" due to facts as they reported , that "economic conditions" have returned "and "recession is over".
Sorry, if this seems a thread hijack, but it seems to confirm your chart, (or I had to express my confusion) - just looking for any shade of hope/explanation!
VR

I can't say that I'm seeing that much distortion in the economy in my area. I can understand an auto dealership closing, but for a supermarket to not stock shelves? That's a little unsettling. Is this a large chain store?

Originally Posted by coolhand

I can't say that I'm seeing that much distortion in the economy in my area. I can understand an auto dealership closing, but for a supermarket to not stock shelves? That's a little unsettling. Is this a large chain store?

Hey Coolhand,
A large chain store, yes - a Safeway - but a medium sized store. Hard to say whether they'll go.
The Dealership reassured me last week (I was in for service) that their service dept. would be fine, and they'd all continue being employed there. Obviously is thing turned on a dime!.
VR

Originally Posted by hessian

Hey Coolhand,
A large chain store, yes - a Safeway - but a medium sized store. Hard to say whether they'll go.
The Dealership reassured me last week (I was in for service) that their service dept. would be fine, and they'd all continue being employed there. Obviously is thing turned on a dime!.
VR

The last link seems to indicate that strip mall stores are most at risk.

http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/...l_6874669.html

http://www.kcchronicle.com/articles/...5332/index.xml

http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_13345254

This is in-line with my own thoughts.

http://www.briefing.com/GeneralConte...2085320PageOne