Jared A. Levy

Timber on Fire?

April 27, 2010
Jared A. Levy
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Timber on Fire? The Journal this morning noted huge demand from emerging markets, namely China, driving material costs through the roof. I have talked in the past about the risk in certain commodities, when it comes to large shifts in demand here at ONN and on CNBC and also how…

RIMM, AAPL & GOOG in the Smartphone Universe

November 18, 2009
Jared A. Levy
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Just a small part of the global smartphone penetration has been achieved – about less than 15% globally. More and more people not only here in America, but around the world, want to have a multi-function smartphone. The biggest barriers at this point are obviously cost and networks. Many of…

Reference Guide to Terms

January 19, 2007
Jared A. Levy
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American style: An option that can be exercised at any time until expiration. Assignment: When an option seller (or “writer”) is obligated to assume a long position (if he or she sold a put) or short position (if he or she sold a call) in the underlying stock or futures…