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Here’s what all 30 companies that make up the Dow industrials think about the tax cuts
www.marketwatch.com ^ | Published: Dec 28, 2017 8:50 a.m. ET | Tomi Kilgore and Jacob Passey

Posted on 12/28/2017 2:11:54 PM PST by Red Badger

President Donald Trump can make corporate America great, or at least more competitive, after he signed the tax bill into law Friday, according to a MarketWatch survey of the large multinational members of Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Almost all the companies that responded applauded the legislation, mostly in the broadest sense and largely in corporate-speak without specifics, saying the lowered corporate tax rate would “allow” or “enhance” the ability of U.S.-headquartered companies to compete more fairly with overseas-based companies. The new tax law lowers the maximum corporate tax rate to 21% from 35%.

Although a few companies said the new tax code will make it easier to reinvest in their U.S. businesses, so far only one Dow member has officially laid out a plan of action for some of the tax savings.

It’s easy to see why the Dow’s companies are so supportive of the bill. The Dow DJIA, +0.26% has gained 2.0% this month, and 11.1% over the past three months.

(Excerpt) Read more at marketwatch.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Government
KEYWORDS: dow30; stockmarket; trumptaxcuts; trumptaxlaw; trumptaxplan

1 posted on 12/28/2017 2:11:54 PM PST by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

MAGA! Is there ANY downside to this? I can’t think of any, other than my precious metals might take a slight hit. :(

However, my IRA sure is cookin’ away! Seven more years of President Trump and I’ll be considered, ‘Middle Class,’ LOL!


2 posted on 12/28/2017 2:17:33 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Precious metals will always be worth what they are.

It’s the paper money that fluctuates..............


3 posted on 12/28/2017 2:20:30 PM PST by Red Badger (Road Rage lasts 5 minutes. Road Rash lasts 5 months!.....................)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Keep in mind stocks are currently 10% more overvalued compared to October 1929 before the crash. Trade Safe!


4 posted on 12/28/2017 2:21:29 PM PST by entropy12 (S30 Million low wealth, low skill LEGAL chain migrants in 25 years is the REAL cheap labor express!)
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To: Red Badger

Across the United States Questions are Being Asked: How can we grow our Businesses and How Many NEW EMPLOYEES will it take?


5 posted on 12/28/2017 2:23:05 PM PST by CptnObvious (uestion her now.)
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To: CptnObvious

Liberal politicians are asking:

How can we get our hands on that dough!?!?!?!?!?.......


6 posted on 12/28/2017 2:24:43 PM PST by Red Badger (Road Rage lasts 5 minutes. Road Rash lasts 5 months!.....................)
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To: entropy12

I’m well-diversified:

IRA, Metals, Land, No Debt, Cash, Ammo, Sturdy Boots, Warm Socks, Manual Can Opener, Chocolate... ;)

I use Dave Ramsey’s 4-area investment, ‘strategery.’ ;)


7 posted on 12/28/2017 2:26:54 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Bible, Bullets, Beans,
Guns, Grub, and Guns


8 posted on 12/28/2017 2:30:49 PM PST by HippyLoggerBiker (Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake.)
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To: Red Badger

saved


9 posted on 12/28/2017 2:37:00 PM PST by RC one (The 2nd Amendment is a doomsday provision, one designed for those exceptionally rare circumstances)
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To: Red Badger
Our CEO (Lockheed Martin) sent a great letter to all employees raving about the tax deal.
America is back, baby!
10 posted on 12/28/2017 2:48:34 PM PST by Psalm 73 ("Gentlemen, you can't fight in here - this is the War Room".)
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To: HippyLoggerBiker

LOL!

Your list reminds me of my days in the 132d Support Battalion, 32d RED ARROW Brigade:

“What is your Mission, Soldier?”

“Moving Bullets, Beans and Gasoline to The Front, Sir!” :)


11 posted on 12/28/2017 3:40:15 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

...and carrying my Bible, Sir!!


12 posted on 12/28/2017 3:45:02 PM PST by HippyLoggerBiker (Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake.)
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