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**DangerBoy** · 07-14-16 07:14

Originally Posted by DaOne [View Original Post]

I'm in the construction industry here in Hawaii. Everyone seems to be working, jobs are plentiful, and my company has just hired a few newbies. Even small construction companies are looking for workers. Just look at all the tower cranes and recent ground breakings in town. Then I'm hearing all of the future high rise developments that's in the planning stages around Honolulu. So I think many people here in Hawaii think the economy is great, especially since the mainstream news keep reporting all time highs in the stock market. But doesn't Hawaii lag the mainland concerning the economy?

There's storm clouds on the horizon. And the construction industry here always goes through a boom and bust cycle.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/12/re...m-fizzles.html

**Da One** · 07-14-16 06:14

Originally Posted by Puuhale [View Original Post]

I like your analyses. Good working citizens of this country ARE being laid off, and some of the major companies ARE folding. Even employees of big financial institutions are being laid off. Like you said, if the stock market is really healthy and doing so good, then the fundamentals of the economy would not reflect the opposite reality. Thanks for putting some common sense reality into my head. BTW Mr. Awabi, I like your posts on women, too.

I'm in the construction industry here in Hawaii. Everyone seems to be working, jobs are plentiful, and my company has just hired a few newbies. Even small construction companies are looking for workers. Just look at all the tower cranes and recent ground breakings in town. Then I'm hearing all of the future high rise developments that's in the planning stages around Honolulu. So I think many people here in Hawaii think the economy is great, especially since the mainstream news keep reporting all time highs in the stock market. But doesn't Hawaii lag the mainland concerning the economy?

**DangerBoy** · 07-14-16 05:32

Originally Posted by CompDude35 [View Original Post]

For what this is worth, unless anyone here on the forum line is a financial advisor (legit C. F. P. Degree) or is an accountant / CPA who see this stuff all the time, everything opinion should be taken with a grain of salt. Historically, going back to the Great Depression coming forward, the Stock Market (the total market, not just the Dow or the SnP) has always risen and fallen; the thing to note about this is that the rises have always been greater than the falls and thus, the reason everyone thinks the market is a good place to make money.

You're telling me I should be skeptical of stock and financial advice I find on a board dedicated to the discussion of, ahem, providers and body rubs?

Shocking. I don't know what to believe anymore.

**AwabiHunter** · 07-14-16 02:34

Originally Posted by Puuhale [View Original Post]

I like your analyses. Good working citizens of this country ARE being laid off, and some of the major companies ARE folding. Even employees of big financial institutions are being laid off. Like you said, if the stock market is really healthy and doing so good, then the fundamentals of the economy would not reflect the opposite reality. Thanks for putting some common sense reality into my head. BTW Mr. Awabi, I like your posts on women, too.

Thanks my Braddah, just looking out for my Braddahs who may not know much about the markets, need to make money or at least save it so we can fund our primary hobby.

**Puuhale** · 07-13-16 23:57

Originally Posted by Kumuman [View Original Post]

Don't trade / play the market, instead buy a stock (company) that continuously makes money every quarter. Or buy companies that pay a dividend. I bought facebook back when it was trading in the twenties and every single professional trader / cpa / banker / financial advisor I've personally met over the years told me to sell half and play with house money. I never did. Same with lvs. Apple McDonald.

All right, Forrest Gump!!

**Kumuman** · 07-13-16 23:26

Originally Posted by LoseMoney23 [View Original Post]

I'm a small time investor but have been riding this nice wave way to long. Took some profits along the way and bought back in when selloffs took place and still made a little profit. Don't know how long this will last but I'm actually waiting again for the big selloff as I only have two losers on paper that's holding me back. FSLR and SINA They say if you know who the billionaires and millionaires are just buy what they buy as they move the market always in their favor. Just my 2 cents.

Don't trade / play the market, instead buy a stock (company) that continuously makes money every quarter. Or buy companies that pay a dividend. I bought facebook back when it was trading in the twenties and every single professional trader / cpa / banker / financial advisor I've personally met over the years told me to sell half and play with house money. I never did. Same with lvs. Apple McDonald.

**LoseMoney23** · 07-13-16 19:57

I'm a small time investor but have been riding this nice wave way to long. Took some profits along the way and bought back in when selloffs took place and still made a little profit. Don't know how long this will last but I'm actually waiting again for the big selloff as I only have two losers on paper that's holding me back. FSLR and SINA They say if you know who the billionaires and millionaires are just buy what they buy as they move the market always in their favor. Just my 2 cents.

**Puuhale** · 07-13-16 19:32

Originally Posted by AwabiHunter [View Original Post]

I was going to comment on why the stock market is so high but came across this article and it sums it up pretty much the way I would, the fact of the matter is that the market is in an induced bubble and it will pop sooner than later, as I mentioned before if you are an experienced trader and know how to use the multitude of tools available for risk mitigation then play the market and take the risk, but if you are an average Joe 6 pack and don't understand the real reasons why the stock market is where it is today then you should stay the hell away, there is not (1) Fundamental reason why the stock market should be as high as it is today, the economy is in the dumps, all the jobs reports and unemployment reports are BS, if you want the truth don't listen to CNN, Foz or any other mainstream media outlet you have to search out the truth via alternative media outlets, tons of Gov money domestic and foreign are being poured into the stock market to inflate, PE ratios are seriously over valued the worst in history, stock buy backed fueled by cheap money also a contributing factor, most people look to the stock market as a barometer of the health of the economy which is extremely foolish and shortsighted and that's why every attempt is being made to prop up the markets because people will keep there head buried in the sane as long as the markets look strong, go on the internet for 5 minutes and search layoffs and you will see almost every major company has or is in the process of massive layoffs so far this year, if the stock market is really healthy and doing so good then the fundamentals of the economy would not reflect the opposite reality.

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-0...as-been-solved

I like your analyses. Good working citizens of this country ARE being laid off, and some of the major companies ARE folding. Even employees of big financial institutions are being laid off. Like you said, if the stock market is really healthy and doing so good, then the fundamentals of the economy would not reflect the opposite reality. Thanks for putting some common sense reality into my head. BTW Mr. Awabi, I like your posts on women, too.

**Comp Dude 35** · 07-13-16 19:22

For what this is worth, unless anyone here on the forum line is a financial advisor (legit C. F. P. Degree) or is an accountant / CPA who see this stuff all the time, everything opinion should be taken with a grain of salt. Historically, going back to the Great Depression coming forward, the Stock Market (the total market, not just the Dow or the SnP) has always risen and fallen; the thing to note about this is that the rises have always been greater than the falls and thus, the reason everyone thinks the market is a good place to make money.

On that note, everything Awabi has said is true, but in this day and age of instant gratification because of computers and speed of data, the average "Joe" investor will always be at a disadvantage. Viper says it best. If you are young, invest as much as you can and leave it there. Over time, your investment will make money. If you are older, play things wisely and look for safe companies and use all the ratios and information to invest.

The thing to remember is if you are in for the "quick, get rich" scheme, you better have some inside info or be ready to lose it all (or win it all, if you time it right).

Aloha!

CD35.

FYI. I'm not a CFP or a CPA, but have been in the industry for over 30+ years and have played day-trader, long-term guy, etc. , etc. FWIW.

**AwabiHunter** · 07-13-16 14:44

Originally Posted by DaViper [View Original Post]

The market is going the way I expected to go. No doubt it will go down again but that's how the market works. As long as theres no 9/11 again things will be good. I recommend tho if your on the older side to go conservative in the market but if you are young than go for it you will have alot of time to get it back if market should go down.

I was going to comment on why the stock market is so high but came across this article and it sums it up pretty much the way I would, the fact of the matter is that the market is in an induced bubble and it will pop sooner than later, as I mentioned before if you are an experienced trader and know how to use the multitude of tools available for risk mitigation then play the market and take the risk, but if you are an average Joe 6 pack and don't understand the real reasons why the stock market is where it is today then you should stay the hell away, there is not (1) Fundamental reason why the stock market should be as high as it is today, the economy is in the dumps, all the jobs reports and unemployment reports are BS, if you want the truth don't listen to CNN, Foz or any other mainstream media outlet you have to search out the truth via alternative media outlets, tons of Gov money domestic and foreign are being poured into the stock market to inflate, PE ratios are seriously over valued the worst in history, stock buy backed fueled by cheap money also a contributing factor, most people look to the stock market as a barometer of the health of the economy which is extremely foolish and shortsighted and that's why every attempt is being made to prop up the markets because people will keep there head buried in the sane as long as the markets look strong, go on the internet for 5 minutes and search layoffs and you will see almost every major company has or is in the process of massive layoffs so far this year, if the stock market is really healthy and doing so good then the fundamentals of the economy would not reflect the opposite reality.

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-0...as-been-solved

**DaViper** · 07-13-16 00:59

Originally Posted by Puuhale [View Original Post]

So, what were some of you gentlemen saying about the now record high stock market?

The market is going the way I expected to go. No doubt it will go down again but that's how the market works. As long as theres no 9/11 again things will be good. I recommend tho if your on the older side to go conservative in the market but if you are young than go for it you will have alot of time to get it back if market should go down.

**HapaBoy86** · 07-12-16 04:02

Originally Posted by FirstTry [View Original Post]

http://khon2.com/category/weather/

Get better link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkyAuRax_1U

**First Try** · 07-11-16 17:30

Originally Posted by RottenOtto [View Original Post]

McKenna Maduli, new khon2 weather girl. OMG. I'm in heat. Hot is an understatement. Spinner blondie with a twist of hapa. Hoping she moonlights. Yum.

http://khon2.com/category/weather/

**Insatiable808** · 07-11-16 15:30

She's been in the game for several years, but Kristine Uyeno is lookin' mighty fine!!

Kristine has replaced Diane Ako on the KHON Morning Show.

I never got a woodie wakin up to Diane, but Kristine is a totally different story. Pretty face, stylish Rachel bob, what looks like a "slim thick" sexxxy body. She sits behind the desk & hardly shows much but I can tell she's smokin hot!

Lookin forward to morning wake ups with Kristine. Wonder what she looks like out in public??

Be Safe,

Insatiable808.