Beginning in December of last year, following the announcement by OPEC of a cut in oil production, I have discussed the “headwinds” that persist against a sustained rise in oil…
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Data Says Fed Is Making A Mistake In their policy announcement last week, the members of the FOMC claimed: “Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in May…
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“Are you kidding? Are you kidding? No one knows what you’re doing.” – Economist John Taylor in response to William Dudley’s (President Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Vice Chairman…
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The first year in retirement is a form of rebirth. I deem it the black hole. A period that’s a bit exciting, somewhat disconcerting, but eventually a clear perspective is…
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“Technically Speaking” is a regular Tuesday commentary updating current market trends and highlighting shorter-term investment strategies, risks, and potential opportunities. Please send any comments or questions directly to me via Email,…
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In some states, when a couple enters into divorce, the court may award “alimony,” or spousal support, to one of the former spouses for the express purpose of limiting any unfair…
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No! I am not talking about President Trump but rather the crash in both Technology stocks, and Oil prices, which are obstructing the continuation of the “bull market.” As I discussed…
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In Tuesday’s post, “A Shot Across The Bow,” I discussed the recent “Tech Wreck” and the warning sign that was delivered when trading algorithms begin to run in the same…
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“Cause when life looks like Easy Street, there is danger at your door” – Grateful Dead On numerous occasions, we have posited that equity investors appear to be blinded by…
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“Technically Speaking” is a regular Tuesday commentary updating current market trends and highlighting shorter-term investment strategies, risks, and potential opportunities. Please send any comments or questions directly to me via Email,…
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Lately, there has been a lot of chatter about the “Return Of Animal Spirits” as the catalyst to drive markets higher…and higher…and higher. But exactly what does that mean? Animal…
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I received an email this morning that is symptomatic of the current psychology prevailing in the market currently: “It seems to me like much of the market movement these days…
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The “Bond Bears” just can’t seem to catch a break. Beginning in mid-2013, there have been numerous calls the 30-year bond bull market was dead. The reasoning was simplistic enough…
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With the markets breaking out to new highs, it is not surprising to see a continued stream of analysis grappling for bits of data to support the bullish mantra. As…
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“The year 1915 was fated to be disastrous to the cause of the Allies and to the whole world. By the mistakes of this year the opportunity was lost of…
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“You’re going to die if you stay there.” In 2011, I was being ripped apart by internal conflict. My physical health was in decline; mentally, the daily stress of my…
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“Technically Speaking” is a regular Tuesday commentary updating current market trends and highlighting shorter-term investment strategies, risks, and potential opportunities. Please send any comments or questions directly to me via Email,…
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A recent article by Joe Ciolli stated the equity bull market’s biggest catalyst looks like it’s here for the long haul. To wit: “Profit expansion — which has historically been the biggest…
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I am out of commission today following a small surgery, so I want to thank my new friends at Morningside Hill Capital Management for standing in for me with today’s…
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(Note: I am sidelined for the next couple of days due to a small surgery. Will be back to a regular posting schedule on Monday.) As I discussed this past…
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