Comments on: A Very Bad Day for Markets. What Does It Mean? http://battellemedia.com/archives/2007/02/a_very_bad_day_for_markets_what_does_it_mean.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a_very_bad_day_for_markets_what_does_it_mean Thoughts on the intersection of search, media, technology, and more. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:42:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Dr. Pete http://battellemedia.com/archives/2007/02/a_very_bad_day_for_markets_what_does_it_mean.php#comment-11295 Dr. Pete Wed, 28 Feb 2007 18:08:39 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/archives/2007/02/a_very_bad_day_for_markets_what_does_it_mean.php#comment-11295 <p>On the one hand, I agree with Mike; we're not nearly as overvalued as we were during some of those other periods and probably don't have as far to fall. On the other hand, I don't think we've even begun to see the impact that the rapidly expanding Asian markets will have on our economy. Personally, I've started learning Chinese, just to cover my bases :)</p> On the one hand, I agree with Mike; we’re not nearly as overvalued as we were during some of those other periods and probably don’t have as far to fall. On the other hand, I don’t think we’ve even begun to see the impact that the rapidly expanding Asian markets will have on our economy. Personally, I’ve started learning Chinese, just to cover my bases :)

]]> By: Mike http://battellemedia.com/archives/2007/02/a_very_bad_day_for_markets_what_does_it_mean.php#comment-11294 Mike Wed, 28 Feb 2007 15:15:04 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/archives/2007/02/a_very_bad_day_for_markets_what_does_it_mean.php#comment-11294 <p>Many second tier Internet stocks are still cheap. MIVA, LOOK, LOCM especially inexpensive. INSP, MCHX and IACI are more pricy but decent plays on valuation. I'm a net buyer today.<br /> Not ouching GOOG but I would like to own YHOO cheaper on buyout considerations.</p> Many second tier Internet stocks are still cheap. MIVA, LOOK, LOCM especially inexpensive. INSP, MCHX and IACI are more pricy but decent plays on valuation. I’m a net buyer today.
Not ouching GOOG but I would like to own YHOO cheaper on buyout considerations.

]]> By: Adam Fields http://battellemedia.com/archives/2007/02/a_very_bad_day_for_markets_what_does_it_mean.php#comment-11293 Adam Fields Wed, 28 Feb 2007 05:32:17 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/archives/2007/02/a_very_bad_day_for_markets_what_does_it_mean.php#comment-11293 <p>Yeah, but in 2001 (and 1987), the Dow was significantly lower than it is today. 400 points (the actual drop) is only around 3.25% of the actual market value.</p> Yeah, but in 2001 (and 1987), the Dow was significantly lower than it is today. 400 points (the actual drop) is only around 3.25% of the actual market value.

]]> By: BODY GUARDS http://battellemedia.com/archives/2007/02/a_very_bad_day_for_markets_what_does_it_mean.php#comment-11292 BODY GUARDS Wed, 28 Feb 2007 04:51:10 +0000 http://battellemedia.com/archives/2007/02/a_very_bad_day_for_markets_what_does_it_mean.php#comment-11292 <p>Black Monday - October 19, 1987 - the Dow Jones Industrial Average and The S&P Dropped 500 points. During the previous 5 days the major indexes dropped 30%.</p> <p>Likely causes attributed were: computer trading and derivative securities, illiquidity, trade and budget deficits, and overvaluation</p> <p>The market rallied the next two days - and regained its loses completely in two years </p> Black Monday – October 19, 1987 – the Dow Jones Industrial Average and The S&P Dropped 500 points. During the previous 5 days the major indexes dropped 30%.

Likely causes attributed were: computer trading and derivative securities, illiquidity, trade and budget deficits, and overvaluation

The market rallied the next two days – and regained its loses completely in two years

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