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Interesting Stat: How Much Private Sector GDP Is From Construction And Real Estate?

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:15:56 GMT

Back in June, we discussed commercial real estate at length following attendance at a large real estate conference in NYC. Our tone was cautious and one question we wondered about was the percentage of GDP that real estate represents. We actually came across the answer back in August and meant to share then, but didn't get to it. Since the question/topic remains highly relevant to considering the potential negative economic drag from depressed real estate activity, we're sharing now -- the following table is from an 8/28/09 NYTs article, "Construction That Fueled Growth in the Sun Belt Slows":[More...]

Seven 5-Star Stocks From Berkshire's Latest Portfolio

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:31:39 GMT

Burlington Northern was just one of several purchases Berkshire has made lately.[More...]

Buffett Borrows For Rail Acquisition

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:55:41 GMT

Warren Buffett, the CEO and Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)/(BRK.B), announced on Thursday to borrow $8 billion of loan for the acquisition of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (BNI). Berkshire Hathaway, which already owns a 22% stake in Burlington Northern, announced earlier this month it would acquire the rest for a total value of $34 billion. Buffet agreed to pay $100 a share in cash and stock to buy the rest of the company.[More...]

The Transportation Sector: Here Are Three Investments In A Sector That’s Ready To Soar

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:49:37 GMT

As the old saying goes, “You’re either a contrarian, or a victim.” It just so happens that one of the savviest contrarians I know is my colleague, Louis Basenese. And nobody takes that to heart more than Lou does. I’ve scratched my head in bewilderment on many occasions after reading one of Lou’s bold predictions – only to see his intuition prove uncanny time after time.[More...]

Update On Warren Buffet's Holdings

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:51:51 GMT

Having gone “all in” on a U.S. economic recovery with his $44 billion acquisition of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. (NYSE: BNI), Warren Buffett showed a less aggressive stance in Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) Nov. 16 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).[More...]

Warren Buffett Investment Strategy

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:17:34 GMT

Warren Buffett is a real investment guru who earned his enormous assets by investing in capital markets and with strict adherence to certain rules which every investor knows but few respects. In fact Warren Buffett investing strategy may have for ordinary investors more negatives than positives and ultimately may lead to the desired profit.[More...]

The Rationale For The Market Rally

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:35:25 GMT

The rationale for the market rally since March 09 has been liquidity pumped by the Fed. The interesting point is that the market decline from summer 2008 to March 2009 has been also explained by the disappearance of liquidity. The disappearance of liquidity was caused by over levered banks.[More...]

Warren Buffett Takes the Train to Work… Why You Should Follow His Lead

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:29:41 GMT

by Tony Daltorio, Investment U Research We already knew that legendary investor Warren Buffett was bullish on the U.S. railroad industry through his holdings in Burlington Northern Santa Fe (NYSE: BNI) and others.[More...]

Betting On US Railroads

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:56:16 GMT

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (NYSE: BNI) is soon to become a member of Berkshire Hathaway. Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway already owned 23 percent of the railroad, and paid a 31 percent premium over the stock price to secure the rest.[More...]

Thinking Of Itron, EnerNOC And MYR Group As Possible Takeover Candidates

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:24:20 GMT

Last week Warren Buffett bought the rest of Burlington Northern Santa Fe (Symbol BNI) in part because of railroads’ inherent ability to transport goods more energy efficiently than trucks. Meanwhile, for a still-to-be-published magazine article, I interviewed a ...[More...]

Looking for signs of hope in northwestern Pennsylvania's economy

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:50:00 GMT

Nov. 14--Warren Buffett, widely considered the world's most highly regarded investor, has provided a hopeful sign for the U.S. economy and for Lawrence Park-based GE Transportation.
Buffett is investing in the U.S. rail industry, agreeing recently to pay $26.3 billion to buy Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., the nation's largest rail operator.
You'll find investments being made and signs of hope in our own backyard -- such as the new Buybacks Entertainment store on Peach Street; the new Montana's Rib & Chop House in Meadville; investments Eriez Manufacturing Co. has made in developing new products; and a recent order for 35 GE Transportation locomotives from a Canadian National Railway.

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Interesting Stat: How Much Private Sector GDP Is From Construction And Real Estate?

Seven 5-Star Stocks From Berkshire's Latest Portfolio

Buffett Borrows For Rail Acquisition

The Transportation Sector: Here Are Three Investments In A Sector That’s Ready To Soar

Update On Warren Buffet's Holdings

Warren Buffett Investment Strategy

The Rationale For The Market Rally

Warren Buffett Takes the Train to Work… Why You Should Follow His Lead

Betting On US Railroads

Thinking Of Itron, EnerNOC And MYR Group As Possible Takeover Candidates

Looking for signs of hope in northwestern Pennsylvania's economy

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Arch signs deal for southeast Montana coal tracts

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BNSF executives stand to reap big payoff from company's sale

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BNSF Leads Surface Transportation Providers in Climate Change Disclosure

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

BNSF's Chief Financial Officer to Address Three Transportation Conferences

BNSF Provides Customers More Flexibility With 68 Intermodal Service Enhancements to Date in 2009

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Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Form 4 TELLES CYNTHIA ANN For: Sep 24 (10K)

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