Ok, I think one of my earlier post (read here) gave people the impression that I am ignoring stocks altogether. Actually I am ignoring the media ‘noise’ about the stock market rather than the companies themselves. Finding good stocks is a lifetime endeavor. Be it during bull or bear markets, one should always search out good companies at a fair price. Well, it is also important to watch over the ‘eggs’ in your basket, and keep abreast of the development in the companies and earnings performance.

“If you invest $1,000 in a stock, all you can lose is $1,000, but you stand to gain $10,000 or even $50,000 over the time you’re patient. You need to find few good stocks to make a lifetime of investing worthwhile.” Peter Lynch

Despite the recent plunge in markets recently, a few stocks have risen during this period (going against the tide). In the ......