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Nuance: Can you hear me?
Nuance's quarter sounded better, but can they repeat the
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add the purchased companies it was up 47%. Integration of Nuance
and ScanSoft appear to be working out better than expected....
Working A Home Business
Are you working a home business? Chances are you already know that you’re really pulling “double duty”. You probably work on your business while doing the laundry, corralling the kids, or fixing dinner... and let’s not forget all the phone calls...
Your Guide To Plastic Molding
Plastics are synthetically produced non-metallic compounds. It can be molded into various forms and hardened for commercial use. Plastic molding products can be seen everywhere. Examples are jars, protective caps, plastic tubes, grips, toys,...
12 Reasons to Follow-Up with Your Clients, Customers and Colleagues
And twelve reasons why not to take it personally if they don't return your call or email, miss an appointment, or fail to acknowledge your communication. In the past month I have failed to respond to people for the following reasons. In all cases,...
Money Management Skills For A New Millenium
4 Reasons why it is so hard to manage your money today and
what to do about it.
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Have you ever noticed how personal money management has a
feel of dieting to it? Not only is there...
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Wall Street Movie Review - Greed Is Good
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Wall Street
Director: Oliver Stone Starring: Michael Douglas, Charlie Sheen, Martin Sheen, Daryl Hannah
"Greed is Good!"
Wall Street takes place in 1985. If you can look past the monochrome computer monitors, the 5-pound “brick” cell phones, and the 80s style of “big hair” – there are many themes that are still timely and very applicable today. Wall Street is the story of the rise and fall of Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen), a bored and ambitious young account executive (a.k.a. stockbroker). The themes of greed, ambition, integrity, and temptation run through this film about cutthroat business.
Michael Douglas, who won an Oscar for his portrayal of Gordon Gecko, the villain who quotes Sun Tzu’s Art of War, talks of ripping people’s throats out, and turns Bud to the Dark Side. Gordon shows Bud the tremendous rewards and power that are available through the application of insider information and stock price manipulation.
Bud overcomes his initial ethical objections when the money starts rolling in and he acquires a plush new condo, a trophy girlfriend (Daryl Hannah), and the awe of his fellow stockbrokers. Mentored by Gordon and his quips like “if you are
not inside – you are outside, sheep get slaughtered, and greed is good”, Bud increasingly takes greater risks in crossing ethical and legal guidelines.
The turning point of this rise to fortune involves deceit, betrayal, and the apprentice becoming the master. Blue Star Airlines, one of the securities that is the subject of Gordon and Bud’s interest, faces some of the same problems of profitability, union relations, and financing that the airline industry, specifically American Airlines, is currently experiencing. Ironically, it is corporate raider Gordon Gecko who exposes the waste and corruption of corporate executives at another company, Teldar Paper - which in some ways resembles Enron.
Wall Street is a great and entertaining movie. It also offers valuable insight into insider trading, securities manipulation, corporate raiders, and the lifestyles and personalities of Wall Street wizards and professionals. Even if you have already seen it, watch it again! It’ll increase your understanding of the inner workings of the stock market.
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