Shortcuts: Putting a Price on Your Work - Shortcuts

So you want a trillion dollar platinum coin? Ok: here are some facts:

Eduardo Diaz, a loyal MR reader, asks:

Microsoft Excel is a crucial tool for anyone operating in modern business.  But there are risks. For one thing, it can be intimidating for beginners.

Of all the Shortcuts columns in the last year, two about neighbors — helping them or enduring them — were among those that inspired the most comment.

Research 2.0 submits: We published an update on LinkedIn yesterday which is available here, putting an Intrinsic valuation of $35-40 on the shares for 2011. It's true that in 2012 our IV goes up to $50 - but that certainly doesn't justify the $100 share price.

Susan Weerts submits:New Pricing MechanismAt the end of 2009 speculation started that the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China was contemplating implementing a new mechanism to price refined products during the first quarter of 2010. The NDRC regulates the Chinese domestic refined product market by imposing a “price ceiling” on the wholesale price.

By Mark Henwood: The solar sector defines investment risk. Not only has Energy Conversion Devices gone under, investors in another high-visibility solar developer have been saddled with a 72% loss over the last week.