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Hi Everybody –

I saw this headline today on an Associated Press story:

As a dog investor myself, I just wanted to assure you that I am not worried. In fact, I’m sleeping like a puppy . . .

The key to investing is taking a long-term view of the market. Stocks are down? It’s a buying opportunity!

Among the stocks I’m currently recommending are

• PetSmart (PETM) – Woof woof!
• Volcom (VLCM), Under Armour (UA) – I see lots of young humans wearing these brands.
• BJ’s Restaurants (BJRI) – I’ve never been but my owner says it’s really good and always crowded!
• Sonic Corporation (SONC) – I love the commercials with the two people talking in the car! So funny!

— Lightning

Is $1 million really better than a good cup of coffee?

Someone has trademarked the phrase “The Latte Factor,” referring to his claim that you could save the $3.50 a day you’re spending on little things like coffee, invest it, and wind up with millions of dollars.

I don’t doubt that under a certain set of assumptions, that’s true — although under another set of assumptions, you could invest the money and lose it all, in which case you’ve got no lattes and no money).

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