Thoughts and Stuff
I just became a proud shareholder of the Ford Motor Company, so watch that stock tank over the next few months. They do everything right, and when the company suffered, they didn't go to the government for a handout. Rather, they solved their own problems. That's admirable. There's another opportunity in Sirius Satellite Radio (SIRI). I just bought a car (a Ford, coincidentally) and it came equipped with satellite radio. I used to think that I'd die before I would pay for radio, but this isn't radio. It's customized programming over a satellite network. To call it radio is a disservice. I'm converted, to the point that I am going to extend my free trial period for another year. The company is growing, and since its merger with XM Radio, it is the lone provider of the product. The only issue confronting the stock is that Howard Stern's contract expires in three months. If he renews, expect the stock to gain substantially. If he doesn'...