Chapter 292： Hands-on

At Los Angeles International Airport, the security level is several times higher than before the 911 incident. To board the plane, you must go through several extremely strict security checks, even for well-known actors such as Anne Hathaway.

Ronan sent Anne Hathaway to the boarding gate.

As a conscientious and responsible man, after learning that Anne Hathaway wanted to return to New York as soon as possible to reunite with his family, Ronan has been paying attention to air traffic control. The ban on civil aviation has just been cancelled, and it is Anne Hathaway. Booked a flight to New York.

"Call me in New York." Ronan looked at Anne Hathaway's slightly haggard face. The other party had obviously not slept well these days: "If you need my help, just call me."

Anne Hathaway nodded heavily and hugged Ronan tightly with her arms wide open.

"It's okay." Ronan patted Anne Hathaway on the back, comforting: "Everything will pass."

After speaking, he raised his head slightly and kissed Anne Hathaway's forehead.

Anne Hathaway lowered her head on Ronan's shoulder and said, "I'm fine."

She released her arm, took the luggage from David, waved to Ronan and walked into the boarding gate.

Ronan didn't turn around and leave until Anne Hathaway's figure disappeared.

A few days have passed since the disaster. Even though the attacks occurred on the east coast, the streets of Los Angeles have changed significantly. Police cars patrol more frequently, and various security measures have been added in public places. In some wide areas, people are spontaneously commemorating the victims. .

Many of them prayed and collected donations for the victims.

This is the most basic and simple feeling of mankind, and also the most basic social morality.

Ronan sat in the car and looked at both sides of the road and could feel the changes in society.

For example, the almost stripped-down body search security check at the airport. Before 9/11, it was estimated to have been sprayed by the people and the media as the enemy of the free world and social regression, but nowadays, there is no complaint in the mainstream media, even those who fly by plane. People are very cooperative.

This is also the most prominent change brought about by the 9/11 incident. Airport security and security have become more stringent. Even private jets also have some restrictions. In the past, the media and the public called out violations and restrictions on personal freedom. People object, the North American continent is no longer an inviolable land in the eyes of Americans.

The world is indeed changing, and Hollywood is also changing.

Hollywood movies have an eternal theme-the little people save the world. In other words, it is personal heroism.

The "911 Incident" has had a huge impact on the political and economic life of Americans, and the entertainment industry is naturally inevitable. In Hollywood, which is the world leader in film and entertainment, personal heroism will prevail, and the public will need it more than ever before. Heroes, even if they are just illusory heroes.

Superheroes will be more popular than before.

Another change will be American manufacturing in the entertainment market.

As we all know, the North American film and television market is basically an insulator. North American audiences have never been very cold about non-North American productions. After this incident, the market will be more closed, and it will be more difficult for foreign products to succeed. Producers in the entertainment industry And consumers’ choices will be more inclined to "Made in America."

In the past, some European films that could be popular all over the world were coldly received in North America, and this situation will become more serious in the future.

In the following days, Ronan also participated in Hollywood-related mourning and donation activities one after another as a famous producer, not only donating 5 million US dollars, but also rarely accepted public interviews by the media.

"Any hero who stands up to save civilians is worthy of our respect." Ronan solemnly said: "Faced with terrorists who point their guns at innocent people, we should condemn whoever they are."

As a member of this society, Hollywood is being deeply affected by 9/11.

Since 9/11, Hollywood has been greatly impacted. The loneliness of the cinema market alone has made many movies victims, especially those that were just released when the incident happened, which undoubtedly became victims of terrorist attacks. Others The schedules of the films planned to be released have changed.

The entertainment industry is only a microcosm of the North American economy. The economic situation of the entire United States has been severely frustrated, and its scope has even spread to the world.

The US stock market, which had just been somewhat stable, was hit again. The Dow Jones and Nasdaq plummeted at the same time, the magnitude of the drop comparable to that of last year's Black March.

From society to brokerage, the United States is wailing.

After 9/11, the U.S. stock market had to be closed to prevent frantic selling.

Ronan generally understands that the negative effects caused by such emergencies may not affect the stock market for a particularly long time, and the Washington authorities will not watch the economy collapse in a terrorist attack. This will become the world. The laughing stock, after all, this and the bursting of the bubble last year are completely two concepts.

After 9/11, it was also the best opportunity to invest in the stock market.

The stock market crashed in 2000, and without waiting for a breath, it ushered in the September 11 incident in 2001. After two consecutive severe blows, the stock market can only be described as dismal.

Ronan always pays attention to the situation of the stock market and keeps getting first-hand information.

After the stock market reopened on September 17, although the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.5% to stabilize people’s confidence in order to support the stock market, the Dow Jones and Nasdaq both fell more than 7% that day, less than a week. Here, the decline reached 15% and continued to fall.

Ronan asked Scott to invest his personal foundation funds in the stock market.

"The stock market is not optimistic." Scott said with a grim look: "Many analysts believe that the stock market will fall more than 20% this month, or even 25%, and in the next year, it will be very It is difficult to return to the level before the incident."

He recalled for a moment and said to Ronan: "Since the stock market reopened on September 17, stockholders panic selling stocks, causing the stock market to plummet. In less than a week, the Dow Jones Index, the Nasdaq Index and the benchmark The general index dropped by 14.3%, 16.5% and 12% respectively, and stocks are estimated to have shrunk by US$1.4 trillion. Although the government has injected large amounts of funds into the stock market, panic selling is still inevitable. The major stock indexes continued to fall to their lowest point in five years."

Ronan nodded slowly: "In other words, it is lower than the lowest point during the stock market crash last year."

Scott said with certainty: "Yes, this is the worst moment for the stock market in the past five years."

Ronan's face was calm, waiting for this period of time is the right one.

In fact, after the bubble burst last year, it was a good investment opportunity, but he knew that the 9/11 incident would inevitably have a serious negative impact on the social economy, so he held up his temper and waited for a while.

It turns out that the wait is totally worth it.

Ronan said softly: "Washington authorities will not watch the stock market fall into the abyss. It is estimated that the bottom is not far away."

Scott does not fully agree with Ronan's view: "I think there will be a longer period of decline."

"Funds from the foundation come in." Ronan wants to leave a certain amount of time for investment: "It will start from the opening of the market next Monday."

Scott, out of professionalism, asked: "Is it a bit early to enter the market?" Ronan communicated with him after the incident, and he has done enough work in recent days: "The stock market wants It will take a long time to recover. We have invested a lot of money in it, and the long waiting time..."

Ronan knew that Scott’s words made sense, but he was more aware of the future trends of certain companies and interrupted directly: "The stock market is ever-changing, and for us small investors, it will never be possible to find the best time. I It's decided, we will enter the game from next Monday."

Scott knew where he was. Seeing that Ronan had made up his mind, he said, "Okay, I'm ready." He asked, "What about the specific investment goals and amount?"

Ronan said directly: "All the $65 million of the foundation has been invested in the stock market during this time. The primary target is Apple, and then Amazon. You are a master of this aspect, and the specific rhythm is up to you."

"I understand." Scott said.

But thinking of Ronan’s help to himself, Scott couldn’t help but said: “NASDAQ suffered a serious injury last year, and Internet stocks have been in a downturn. Although Apple welcomed Steve Jobs back, the situation has changed in the past two years. Not very good. Investing in Apple and Amazon at this time..."

Ronan could hear Scott out of good intentions, and after a little pondering, he said: "I always think that the Internet is the future. As for Apple, I believe in Steve Jobs."

In the face of Scott, Ronan could not find many good reasons. Even if he has studied the stock market in the past two years, he is only a general level of understanding, far inferior to professionals. It would be timid to say more.

Ronan opened the briefcase, took out the file bag, and handed it to Scott: "This is the relevant authorization. Enter on time next Monday."

Scott packed the paper bag and said, "No problem."

Seeing that persuasion was ineffective, it was hard to say anything more, and Scott remembered what Ronan had said to him before the Nasdaq bubble burst. Ronan’s investment has always been successful. Perhaps he really saw what others saw. No place.

In this world, there has never been a shortage of people with unique vision.

Ronan once again urged: "Before the stock market rebounds, all the $65 million must be exchanged for the target company's stock."

"Don't worry." Scott was confident: "With the current situation, achieving the goal is not difficult."

Ronan nodded and said, "Call me if you have any questions and keep in touch."

Scott said, "Okay."

Ronan sighed inwardly, wishing everything goes well.

As long as the goal can be achieved, it will be at least invincible for a long time in the future.