The major indices had their worst day in 8 months last Wednesday, as investors thought that Donald Trump got into real trouble after a series of smaller scandals. It caused a major selloff in risky assets globally. The decline was baked in the cake according to some traders, as stocks had an extended period of…
State of the Stock Market Analysis for the Week Ending May 21st, 2017 (Market Finally Reacts to Political Drama 5-21-17) It was one of those weeks that if you are a bull, you probably would have wanted to miss. Political intrigue in Washington over leaks, Russia, firings, secret tapes and notes took center stage. The stock…
Who’s ready to make some money? Yes, that was rhetorical… We ALL are – but the real question: Are you ready to put aside any sensibilities you may have in order to make that money? Because the truth is – not every investment is the same. Some may be a bit “darker”…
Donald Trump stole the show once again last week, as he fired FBI Director James Comey, causing a huge backlash and another round of Russian-related accusations from his opposition. The announcement triggered a small sell-off on Wall Street, even after the favorable result of the French Presidential election. Tech stocks, led by Apple (AAPL), pulled…
State of the Stock Market Analysis for the Week Ending May 14th, 2017 (Stock Market Unfazed Amid Political Drama 5-14-17) What an interesting week it was on Wall Street, as political intrigue in Washington DC took the spotlight! The “firing” of FBI Chief James Comey was particularly interesting because it seems as though both the Democrats…
I’m going to share with you something that no market guru will share with you today… Something that’s so profound and dangerous to reveal – that you may think I’m dumb for doing it – but in the spirit of transparency, I think it’s important for you to know. When it comes to…
Wall Street had a quiet and mixed week following the euphoric post-French-election surge, as the usually impactful Fed meeting and jobs report didn’t get traders very excited. The FOMC did not cause any major surprises this month, leaving the benchmark rate unchanged, while the robust employment numbers were was also largely in line with…
State of the Stock Market Analysis for the Week Ending May 7th, 2017 (All 3 Major Indices Close with a Win 5-7-17) Bulls were hoping for a strong Friday close, and while it was not a rip-roaring close, it did allow the major indices to close out the week with a much-needed win. All three of…
Cars… Ever since Karl Benz invented the very first modern automobile, inventors, innovators, and mad scientists around the world have been trying to improve upon the original design. America has been a big reason for that – as we Americans have a taste for more… We want it bigger. We want it faster. We want…
The aftermath of the French election saw a rush back into “risk-on” assets globally, as investors removed their hedges against the “doomsday-scenario” in Europe. The projected victory of Macron, the Centrist candidate, caused a huge sigh of relief, as the anti-EU forces seem to be losing. The rosy earnings reports of the week also gave…
