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Zach Bass

Zach Bass (a.k.a. Ernie Varitimos) is Chief Bloviator of Investor in the Wilderness. He has 30 years experience as a Tech Maven, Investor and Consultant. Zach has been using Macs since their introduction in 1984, and investing in the markets just as long. His mission is to help guide all level of investors through the Apple Ecosphere and make sense of the markets. Zach's take on Apple, the markets, and life pursuits, will keep your mind tuned.

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Can You See Apple Under $60?
on Nov 21, 2008 about SPY, AAPL
How Do We Make Gains in This Market of Uncertainty?
on Nov 17, 2008 about SDS, AAPL
Markets Are at a Crossroads
on Nov 10, 2008 about GOOG, DIA, AAPL
Apple Analysis: When Leaders Don't Lead
on Oct 23, 2008 about AAPL
How Low Will Apple Go?
on Oct 16, 2008 about AAPL
Apple Fails to Deliver, and the Rally Fizzles
on Oct 15, 2008 about AAPL
Awaiting Apple Earnings and Guidance
on Oct 08, 2008 about AA, BAC, AAPL
Apple Investors: The Bottom's Not In - Just Yet
on Oct 07, 2008 about QQQQ, DIA, AAPL
Cash Position Best for Apple Investor
on Oct 06, 2008 about QQQQ, SPY, AAPL
Amidst Market Turmoil, Apple Has Unique Opportunity
on Sep 28, 2008 about AAPL
Has Apple Gone As Low As It Can Go?
on Sep 22, 2008 about AAPL
More of a Witch Hunt Than a Solution
on Sep 19, 2008
With Pain, There Is Also Gain
on Sep 19, 2008 about GS, AIG, AAPL
Now What for Apple Investors?
on Sep 16, 2008 about LEH, AIG, AAPL
Apple: Leading the Way to a Total Tech Breakdown
on Sep 15, 2008 about AAPL
Keep Your Seatbelts Fastened - It's Gonna Be a Bumpy Ride
on Sep 12, 2008 about SPY, IVV
Apple Investors: Fasten Your Seatbelts, Put On Helmets
on Sep 11, 2008 about BIDU, AMZN, AAPL
Can Apple Withstand the Financial Sector's Fall?
on Sep 10, 2008 about AAPL
Post-Labor Day Strategy for Apple Traders
on Sep 02, 2008 about QQQQ, AAPL
No Leadership from Apple Right Now
on Aug 27, 2008 about AAPL
Apple Investors: Capital Preservation First, Maximum Profits Second
on Aug 27, 2008 about QQQQ, AAPL
Apple's Low Volume: Meaningful Pause Before Going Higher?
on Aug 25, 2008 about QQQQ, DIA, AAPL
Apple, Major Indexes Stuck in Sideways Holding Pattern
on Aug 04, 2008 about QQQQ, IVV, AAPL
Looking for a Cause for Thursday's Sell-off? Blame Greenspan
on Aug 01, 2008 about DIA, IVV, AAPL
Apple Investors Need to Get a Grip
on Jul 25, 2008 about AAPL
Apple Investors See End to Bear's Bite
on Jul 24, 2008 about AAPL
Fed Lights Fuse; Apple, Markets Explode
on Jul 22, 2008 about QQQQ, DIA, AAPL
Apple Investors Nervous as Earnings Call Approaches
on Jul 21, 2008 about AAPL
Apple Investors Were Pinned on Friday
on Jul 20, 2008 about AAPL
Apple Feels 'Max Pain'
on Jul 18, 2008 about AAPL
Apple: Dead Last In Exploited Horse Race?
on Jul 16, 2008 about BIDU, DIA, AAPL
Which is a Bigger Story: iPhone 3G or Tanking Banks?
on Jul 15, 2008 about FRE, FNM, AAPL

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