Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
60 Minute Video
1. What is your opinion of the topic of the video? Explain why.
- My opinion on the video is that it is completely unfair to hardworking, honest citizens who genuinely try their best to make it in this train wreck of an economy. People are cheating their way to economic gain and looking only to benefit themselves and all the while preaching to America about equality. Everybody in the white house needs to be taken out and replaced because they have turned into professional politicians out to not earn but gain as much money as they can by putting a blindfold of the American public.
2. What can you do about your opinion? How can you make your opinion count?
- As far as I know, there's not too many extreme things I can do to get eyes on me and how I feel, I can however express it to as many people as possible and eventually vote to change the way things are ran.
3. What is insider trading? What was the information that caused Martha Stewart to go to prison?
- Insider trading is when people on the inside of the stock market give relatively accurate information about how the stock is going to behave, and caused the decision of investor. Martha Stewart was told that the stock she was invested in was going to drop dramatically, so she sold the stock and saved herself from losing money.
4. What is black Friday? And when did it get it's name? And what is cyber Monday?
- Black Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving; this is a day where all of the stores make insane deals and lower prices dramatically, causing a frenzy of shoppers.The term "Black Friday," originated from the police in Philadelphia who year after year had to face a massive crowed of fans that came to the army-navy football game, combined with the swarm of holiday shoppers to create a traffic clogging mess.
- My opinion on the video is that it is completely unfair to hardworking, honest citizens who genuinely try their best to make it in this train wreck of an economy. People are cheating their way to economic gain and looking only to benefit themselves and all the while preaching to America about equality. Everybody in the white house needs to be taken out and replaced because they have turned into professional politicians out to not earn but gain as much money as they can by putting a blindfold of the American public.
2. What can you do about your opinion? How can you make your opinion count?
- As far as I know, there's not too many extreme things I can do to get eyes on me and how I feel, I can however express it to as many people as possible and eventually vote to change the way things are ran.
3. What is insider trading? What was the information that caused Martha Stewart to go to prison?
- Insider trading is when people on the inside of the stock market give relatively accurate information about how the stock is going to behave, and caused the decision of investor. Martha Stewart was told that the stock she was invested in was going to drop dramatically, so she sold the stock and saved herself from losing money.
4. What is black Friday? And when did it get it's name? And what is cyber Monday?
- Black Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving; this is a day where all of the stores make insane deals and lower prices dramatically, causing a frenzy of shoppers.The term "Black Friday," originated from the police in Philadelphia who year after year had to face a massive crowed of fans that came to the army-navy football game, combined with the swarm of holiday shoppers to create a traffic clogging mess.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Candy stocks
In Free Enterprise, we were taken into the library, and put in a tiny room that was dark and had no windows, then separated into groups. The room was very loud and filled with candy, it was everywhere, on the floor, on the table, the room was completely covered. When Mr. Kapptie said go, we were to race and grab as much candy as we could, putting into a pile. Once all the candy was put into groups and gathered, we were to separate them into different categories according to what type of candy it was, such as different flavors or Laffy Taffy, and different flavors of chocolate, the Marshmallow pumpkins, Krackles, Mr. Goodbars, Herhey's and so on. The color of the wrapper also determined what pile the candy was to be placed in, there was gold, and silver. The candy was simulated as "money" and "stocks." Prices in the Laffy Taffy and the Marshmallow Pumpkins stayed the same throughout the exercises, but the "prices" of the chocolate would vary according to how well the "company" was doing. Obstacles would be thrown in, like splits, and scandals that would affect the stock and we would have to make a decision based off of how we believe the "stock" would do. In the end when the simulation was over, we totaled up the amount of money we "made" with our candy to see who was smart about their "investments."
Friday, November 4, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Week Six Vocabulary
21. Economy- the prosperity or earnings of a country or region.
* America's economy is slowing diminishing and will continue to if we don't do something to fix it.
22. Economic system- the system of production, distribution and consumption of a country or region.
* America's economic system is very unbalanced, throwing it off and causing the country to suffer financial losses.
23. Supply and Demand- the system or ratio of the amount of a good to the demand for the product. When the supply goes up, the prices go down, and when the supplies go down, the price goes up.
* Gas is in high demand, and there's a low supply of it causing the prices to rise.
24. Interest- A charge for the use of credit or borrowed money.
* I have to pay the bank interest for the loan I have recently requested.
* America's economy is slowing diminishing and will continue to if we don't do something to fix it.
22. Economic system- the system of production, distribution and consumption of a country or region.
* America's economic system is very unbalanced, throwing it off and causing the country to suffer financial losses.
23. Supply and Demand- the system or ratio of the amount of a good to the demand for the product. When the supply goes up, the prices go down, and when the supplies go down, the price goes up.
* Gas is in high demand, and there's a low supply of it causing the prices to rise.
24. Interest- A charge for the use of credit or borrowed money.
* I have to pay the bank interest for the loan I have recently requested.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Occupy Wall Street
I feel that this protest isn't really well thought out because they are protesting the things they do not like, and the things they do not want, but they haven't made it clear of what they DO want and things the government can do to make things better. It is possible to hold a job and make in in society, it just depends on how hard you are willing to work for it, there are jobs out there, they may not be the ones you want but they earn you money.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Week Five Vocabulary
17 Inflation - The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, purchasing power is falling.
* Due to the high demand, and short supply, inflation is a big problem for Americans today.
18 Gross Demestic Product - The monetary value of all the finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.
* The GDP is really helpful to see how all the goods produced in America are affecting the economy.
19 Infrastructure - The basic physical systems of a business or nation. Transportation, communication, sewage, water and electric systems are all examples of infrastructure
* America's infrastructure is very unstable right now with how money is being spent.
20 Currency - A generally accepted form of money, including coins and paper notes, which is issued by a government and circulated within an economy.
* America's currency is measured in dollars, just as Europe's is measured in Euros.
* Due to the high demand, and short supply, inflation is a big problem for Americans today.
18 Gross Demestic Product - The monetary value of all the finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.
* The GDP is really helpful to see how all the goods produced in America are affecting the economy.
19 Infrastructure - The basic physical systems of a business or nation. Transportation, communication, sewage, water and electric systems are all examples of infrastructure
* America's infrastructure is very unstable right now with how money is being spent.
20 Currency - A generally accepted form of money, including coins and paper notes, which is issued by a government and circulated within an economy.
* America's currency is measured in dollars, just as Europe's is measured in Euros.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Week Four Vocabulary
13. Dow Jones- An indicator of the stock market based on the share value of the 30 top stocks listed in the New York Stock Exchange.
* The Dow Jones is the most widely cited indicator of how the stock market is doing.
14. S and P 500- An index made up of 500 different stocks and is the benchmark of the overall market.
* Today, I saw that the S&P 500 is down 2.5%
15. Russel 2000- An index measuring the performance of the 200 smallest companies.
* Yahoo finance showed that today, the Russel 2000 is up 3%
16. Treasury bond- A long term interest-bearing bond issued by the U.S. Treasury.
* My neighbor was issued a treasury bond last month
* The Dow Jones is the most widely cited indicator of how the stock market is doing.
14. S and P 500- An index made up of 500 different stocks and is the benchmark of the overall market.
* Today, I saw that the S&P 500 is down 2.5%
15. Russel 2000- An index measuring the performance of the 200 smallest companies.
* Yahoo finance showed that today, the Russel 2000 is up 3%
16. Treasury bond- A long term interest-bearing bond issued by the U.S. Treasury.
* My neighbor was issued a treasury bond last month
Week Four Stocks
A transaction I have made was that I bought 400 shares of Microsoft (MSFT) for $27.27, it's current price is at $26.32. It's 52-week ranking is between 23.65 and 29.46; and today's range is between $26.20 and $26.50; it is also up .02%; putting me about right in the middle for today, and towards the higher ranges of the 52-week range. Right now, a big competitor for Microsoft is Apple; however today it is down 1.43%. I do however believe Apple will go up at least 15$ due to it's recent release of the iPhone 5, which should prove to be a big money maker for this company. Microsoft hasn't come out with anything new and as demanded as the iPhone 5, meaning Apple will most likely rise above Microsoft.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Week Three Vocabulary
9. Risk- The possibility of incurring misfortune or loss; hazardous.
* According to the 52 week range of this stock, it seems to be a risky investment.
10. Small Cap- A company with a market between $300 million and $2 billion.
* King's Inn in Cody, Wyoming is a small cap company because of the amount of income it makes each year.
11. Mid Cap- A company with a market between $2 and $10 billion.
* DeVry is a mid cap company because of the amount of income it makes each year.
12. Large Cap- A company with a market above $10 billion.
* Walmart is a large cap company because of the amount of income it takes in each year.
* According to the 52 week range of this stock, it seems to be a risky investment.
10. Small Cap- A company with a market between $300 million and $2 billion.
* King's Inn in Cody, Wyoming is a small cap company because of the amount of income it makes each year.
11. Mid Cap- A company with a market between $2 and $10 billion.
* DeVry is a mid cap company because of the amount of income it makes each year.
12. Large Cap- A company with a market above $10 billion.
* Walmart is a large cap company because of the amount of income it takes in each year.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Week Two Stocks
Last week I bought 375 shares of Walmart (WMT) for $52.81 the current price now is $52.46. It's 52 week ranking is $151.40-$244.00. Today, the stock is down about 1.58% overall. A major competitor for Walmart is Target (TGT); it's 52 week ranking is $45.28-$60.97, which isn't quite as broad as Walmart. However, as the holiday season approaches, I believe Walmart will increase at least $3.00 because it offers more of the name brand goods that people can relate to. Target on the other hand is not as popular.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Week Two Vocabulary
5. Dividend- The part of corporate net earnings distributed usually periodically (as quarterly) to stockholders in the form of cash, additional shares, or property either as a set amount per share or a percentage of par value.
* Give him a few shares of high-dividend stock.
6. Earnings- The balance of revenue for a specified period that remains after deducting related costs and expenses incurred.
* Bob uses his earnings to cover the expenses of everyday life.
7. Private vs. Public Companies- Private companies have private shareholders who's shares may not exceed 50 and can not be offered for public subscription. A public company offers shares to the public who may purchase as many shares as wanted.
* Facebook is a privately owned company making me unable to invest in it, however, I have purchased stocks from Amazon as it is a publicly owned company.
8. Growth Stock- Stock of a corporation that has had faster than average gains in earnings and is expected to continue to rise.
* My shares in Microsoft have proven to be growth stocks because they are rapidly rising.
* Give him a few shares of high-dividend stock.
6. Earnings- The balance of revenue for a specified period that remains after deducting related costs and expenses incurred.
* Bob uses his earnings to cover the expenses of everyday life.
7. Private vs. Public Companies- Private companies have private shareholders who's shares may not exceed 50 and can not be offered for public subscription. A public company offers shares to the public who may purchase as many shares as wanted.
* Facebook is a privately owned company making me unable to invest in it, however, I have purchased stocks from Amazon as it is a publicly owned company.
8. Growth Stock- Stock of a corporation that has had faster than average gains in earnings and is expected to continue to rise.
* My shares in Microsoft have proven to be growth stocks because they are rapidly rising.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Week One Stocks
I purchased 350 shares of Limited Brands (LTD) at $40.36. the current price has dropped $.19 since that point, but has begun to progress. I believe this stock will continue to rise and progress because many popular brands are tied into this company and shopping season is slowly creeping in.
Week One Vocabulary
1. Stocks- Shares the public buys from a company.
*Last week, Sally bought stocks from three different companies.
2. Bonds- Debt investment in which an investor loans money to an entity (corporate). It borrows the funds for a defined period of time with interest.
*A company issued Dave a bond that will be returned with interest.
3. Dow Jones- The average of how the top thirty companies in the stock market are doing, whether they are up or down.
*Today, the Dow Jones is down, however; I haven't invested in these companies therefore, it doesn't have a major affect on my stocks.
4. Equity-They money value of a property or business beyond any amounts owed on it in mortgages, claims, etc.
*Over they years, the couple has avoided tapping into their home equity for unnecessary expenses.
*Last week, Sally bought stocks from three different companies.
2. Bonds- Debt investment in which an investor loans money to an entity (corporate). It borrows the funds for a defined period of time with interest.
*A company issued Dave a bond that will be returned with interest.
3. Dow Jones- The average of how the top thirty companies in the stock market are doing, whether they are up or down.
*Today, the Dow Jones is down, however; I haven't invested in these companies therefore, it doesn't have a major affect on my stocks.
4. Equity-They money value of a property or business beyond any amounts owed on it in mortgages, claims, etc.
*Over they years, the couple has avoided tapping into their home equity for unnecessary expenses.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Top Ten!
1. Love Culture (clothing brand)
2. Cinnamon Life (food) <3 :D
3. Crest Pro Health (toothpaste)
4. Dodge (vehicle)
5. Samsung Reality (phone)
6. Apple (computer)
7. Wii (gaming system)
8. Sperrys (shoes)
9. Cover Girl (make up)
10. Subway (resturaunt)
2. Cinnamon Life (food) <3 :D
3. Crest Pro Health (toothpaste)
4. Dodge (vehicle)
5. Samsung Reality (phone)
6. Apple (computer)
7. Wii (gaming system)
8. Sperrys (shoes)
9. Cover Girl (make up)
10. Subway (resturaunt)
Monday, September 12, 2011
911 blog post
Here we are, ten years later from the day that changed our nation, Our Twin Towers, The World Trade Center, was struck by planes hijacked by terrorists, and fell to the ground killing thousands. And I've been posed with a question, ten years later, who won? Well? What was their goal? They could have easily struck something much larger, and more populated, why did they choose that? They were aiming to take out our economy, and break us down, today, we face a great recession, jobs are dropping significantly, we're losing money as a nation, the American people are giving up in a sense, Hussein is gone, but in the end did he win? We're slowly slipping away, and scrambling to fix this mess, I believe, people around the world is starting to see the answer to the question, America is breaking and falling under, we've got to do something quick, we have to take action if we want to hold our place in the world. In my opinion, the nation is losing, they lost the battle, but we're still strong and we're hanging on and fighting and refusing to give up and let them win.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Entry 2
My cause for what I want to do is to help people and bears live and cope together more effectively. A lot of people really don't understand how bears act and behave, therefore, everyday bears and people come together in a negative way and completely clash; resulting in bear killings, attacks, and big messes for us to clean up. I believe learning more about how these animals live and act, will greatly reduce the amount of tension between us all. One person who could help educate us on the bears and what to do when we come into contact with them is Ann Bryant, the founder of the Bear League, in Lake Tahoe, California. She spends all of her time responding to calls related to bear sightings and problems, she strives to keep the bears out of human territory and teaches people how to avoid bears in their territory. Instead of harming the bears, Ann uses tactics that scare the bears and keep them from coming back.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Entry 1
In Free Enterprise, I hope to learn how to become more ready and prepared for life after high school. I want to be able to successfully support myself and become more aware of the world around me in order to do more than just "make it by."
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