CONSIDER BX

With dividend in the range of 6.4%, Blackstone Group (BX) closing at 29.89 today, appears to be poised for a renewed upward trend.

TAKING PROFITS ON HLX

In at 22.33 on 9/30/14, out today at 25.20.  Happy to take profits on HLX, that would be a 12.9% return in about three weeks.  Will keep an eye on this one for buying oportunities.

PARK SOME CASH IN FAX

In my opinion, rather than cd's a better way to park some cash is in Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. (FAX) today at 5.84.  Annual dividend at about 5.6% paid monthly and a strong US$ vs AUD make FAX a good prospect for continued returns which would increase as the AUD regains strength.