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26 November 2009 by Cullen Roche 21 Comments

Today is as good a day as ever to give thanks to everyone out there who has contributed to the success of this website.   It was just one year ago that I started the site as an online journal and a place to vent my frustration over the credit crisis.  I never had any intention of letting my thoughts and research become mainstream, but information on the internet has a way of catching on…. I can still remember the days a year ago when I had 50 daily readers and posted just a few stories per week.   Many of you have been here from day one and have stuck with me through website problems, changes, bad investment calls, good investment calls and tons of thought provoking (and unprovoking) data.

All in all, it’s been an incredibly rewarding journey and I love the daily interaction and people I have met through the site.  I owe it all to the readers.  I am always amazed at the intelligence and courtesy of everyone that has become a part of the TPC community.   You might think that I am the one providing the service, but believe me, I learn something new every day here.

We live in truly interesting (and difficult) times. If I can help someone to better understand the markets and make more prudent financial decisions then I think I am helping push capitalism and the global economy in the right direction.   As I often say, I am here to help.  Don’t ever be afraid to take advantage of that.  I know I won’t be afraid to ask the same of the great people I’ve met through the site.

Thanks for everything.

TPC

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Comments
  • Jacob

    Thanks for you TPC. This is such a fantastic website. A must read every day. Thanks.

    11/26/2009 at 12:44 AM
    • PM

      Thanks guys. This has been a very well written and formulated website and thank you for all your wonderful effort .

      Best regards,
      pm

      11/27/2009 at 9:31 AM
  • John

    Thank you for this great website! One of the most informative ones around.

    11/26/2009 at 1:08 AM
  • Octopus

    I’m a constant reader since a few months now and, as far as I know, this is the best website.

    11/26/2009 at 2:47 AM
  • Peter

    A very informative website! Thank you for your work!

    11/26/2009 at 2:48 AM
  • Shlomo

    Thanks for all your time and effort.
    Keep it up, please!

    11/26/2009 at 3:28 AM
  • Sunny

    Hi

    ((… If I can help someone to better understand the markets and make more prudent financial decisions then I think I am helping push capitalism and the global economy in the right direction. As I often say, I am here to help. Don’t ever be afraid to take advantage of that. I know I won’t be afraid to ask the same of the great people I’ve met through the site))

    Thank you because right there you’ve helped me by giving me a great new insight. I have never before thought about my individual profiting from the stock market as “helping to push capitalism and the global economy in the right direction” … the latter idea raises up investing as contributing to a great and good cause, one that the world needs desperately. Yes, capitalism is the best economic means we have to break this world’s burden of poverty. Not only that, but in order for capitalism to function properly, its partcipants must demonstrate integrity, honesty, wisdom and many other good qualities. Without those qualities eminent, capitalism falters and fails.

    11/26/2009 at 4:40 AM
  • Jerry

    Thanks for all of the effort you put into this great website. You are a must read for me every day.

    11/26/2009 at 5:29 AM
  • jt26

    Enjoy your well-deserved turkey (culinary speaking of course)!

    11/26/2009 at 5:59 AM
  • Van

    TPC,

    I’d like to add my thanks as well; remember when you asked what could be the trigger for the next down move…Dubai may be the answer?; the econ #s are positive enough to make most think twice about shorting…we’ll see…

    11/26/2009 at 6:56 AM
    • Octopus

      The play now is on risk perception, (with one sided mkts) not on economic numbers. European stock indexes are down 3%, German Bund is printing new highs (3.17% yield on 10 Y), Yen is strong vs. all others and EurUsd is testing 1.50 level

      11/26/2009 at 8:06 AM
    • James

      I bought puts on the SPY on Tuesday and yesterday and am down about 12%. I knew something would crash soon. But I am almost positive that this is just an excuse and we will recover rather quickly because some Arab country is bailing out Dubai. I will sell my puts tomorrow in the AM and should make that 12% back and much more and then will use the profits to go long either tomorrow or Monday. I am not believing this for a second.

      11/26/2009 at 1:12 PM
  • Saloner

    Thank you very much for the education you’re providing us novice investors.
    I wish you, and all your readers, a very happy Thanksgiving, and, not withstanding troubled times, a happy Christmas season.

    11/26/2009 at 7:04 AM
  • JTodd

    Thank you, this site is great!

    11/26/2009 at 8:11 AM
  • john b

    Thank you very much TPC for your hard work. Back in 2007 was my favourite blog The Big Picture of Barry Ritholtz, later it was FT Alphaville, then Zero Hedge and now.. this blog :)

    Thanks again for all your posts!!!

    11/26/2009 at 8:18 AM
  • GreenAB

    thank YOU for your outstanding work.

    your site the most underappreciated one in the financial blogosphere.
    thank you for bringing up great content and sharing an unbiased view.

    enjoy thanksgiving!

    best regards from Germany

    GreenAB

    11/26/2009 at 8:34 AM
  • david

    Hey TPC,

    Visit your site everyday to learn something new.

    Keep up the good work

    david

    11/26/2009 at 9:19 AM
  • billw

    TPC,

    Thanks for the highly informational site. You are in the top 5 in my opinion in this area. You always provide good information, and that is as good as it gets!

    11/26/2009 at 6:34 PM
  • jenny

    TPC,

    Thank you for your kindness and generosity to keep this web site going. I come here everyday to get knowledgeable about all things finance related. I also like to thank readers who provide comments that gives valuable insights.

    11/27/2009 at 12:28 AM
  • Ginko Ginko

    TPC,

    Sincere thanks for your devoted efforts. It means a lot to me to be able to have access to such insightful and diverse points of view.

    Bravo to you.

    11/27/2009 at 12:43 PM
  • Richard Dunson

    This site is one of my must reads every day or evening. Thank you for the time that you give to find the financial content and then write about it in an understandable way. Maybe with sites like this someday my investing hobby (you don’t have to make money with a hobby) will become something more serious. Again thanks

    11/28/2009 at 3:49 AM