January 2008
January 31, 2008 –
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RELATED TICKERS: RSTI
, IMAX
The absolutely most beautiful thing about this market right now is that it gives you time. You don't have to be brilliant about what to buy and when, and you don't have to know what to buy before earnings. Huge news in the form of contract awards, litigation wins, or earnings blowouts will come in - your stock of interest pops way up!! And then it sags back down. So excellent. Here are a couple examples: [more]
January 28, 2008 –
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RELATED TICKERS: STLY
, ETH
Weird market, lots of the serious movers of last year are punished this year, lots of things unclear. Is there any clear cut hands down great sectors? Yes! [more]
January 21, 2008 –
Even if you checked the Asian markets before going to sleep last night, the news from Europe and Asia this morning seem pretty alarming. And because the US market is closed today, the European and Asian markets have one more session for us to watch what happens. According to a Marketwatch article, it's all the fault of the French. A friend of mine on the boards predicted more panic and more euphoria (rinse/repeat). I'm sure that's true. This morning? Here's our dose of panic. [more]
January 11, 2008 –
Dad says "buy Malaysia!" That's a new one! Nice chart for the etf, good call Dad! Otherwise, I'm looking at cash, shorts, and a few select areas (ag, healthcare) that look like good places to put money. [more]
January 10, 2008 –
Rally! Rally! Rally! I had sweet dreams of a cheery market today as I slept last night. But then I woke up today - the Bank of England (BOE) didn't lower rates even though their retailers are reporting the worst numbers in years. Last meeting they lowered rates for the first time in two years. Their retail stocks are down 20% since Jan 1. And 15 minutes later the European Central Bank (ECB) didn't lower rates either. [more]
January 04, 2008 –
I do have lots of serious stuff on my mind, but I thought to myself, "it's Friday! Give it a rest!" So in honor of the need for a break from the markets, and in honor of the CES next week - a little technical humor. [more]
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