The Market Bounces Like a Lowrider

Mish Schneider | July 11, 2017

Lowrider cars aim to cruise as slowly as possible. Owners paint them with intricate, colorful designs.

Lowriders ride on 13-inch wire-spoke wheels with whitewall tires.  They have hydraulic systems that allow the vehicle to be raised or lowered on demand.…


I Got a Hotrod, But Is It Ready to Percolate?

Mish Schneider | July 10, 2017

No doubt, elements of the current market condition can make one uneasy.

Like driving a hotrod going 100 mph without a seatbelt on, getting long up at these levels can feel death defying.

Just look at the brick and mortar …


Transportation Sector’s Death Takes a Holiday

Mish Schneider | July 8, 2017

The 1934 film “Death Takes a Holiday,” explores why people fear it so much.

While “Death” takes on a human form so he can unidentifiably comingle, he falls in love with a human.

In the end, he must either sate …


Tools For Under the 1929 Hood

Mish Schneider | July 6, 2017

Leading up to the impending stock market crash, by February 1929, one million Ford Model A’s were sold and by July, two million.

The original toolkit from the Model A looks practically medieval.

Given the October 1929 stock market crash, …


Transports Require Precise Steering

Mish Schneider | July 5, 2017

Fastest car in its day, the 1955 Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe took advantage of the booming post-war American market.

Incredibly gorgeous to look at, the unique upward opening doors made entry and exit from its cockpit problematic.

The …


Oh Give Me a Home, In a Market With Thorns

Mish Schneider | July 1, 2017

Cactus Wrens have no fear.

They are big and bold. They perch and nest in cacti. They announce their presence strutting and fanning their feathers.

This nestling sits in its cactus nest, clearly feeling right at home.

Nature provides an …


The Market’s Bulging Belly Defies Heat and Gravity

Mish Schneider | June 29, 2017

What’s wrong with this picture?

In 90-degree heat, a grown man wears dark colors, long sleeves, jeans and hiking boots.

His bulging belly, which should defy holding up a hula hoop, keeps it circling regardless. He appears serene in his …


When Investors Don’t Know How to Use Stops…

Mish Schneider | June 28, 2017

Their positions may rust and collect spider webs.

After closing out Monday with NASDAQ and Semiconductors in unconfirmed Warning Phases and Regional Banks in a confirmed one, Tuesday they all returned to Bullish.

Did you lose some long positions during …


Will SMH’s Sickness Sink The Market?

Geoff Bysshe | June 27, 2017

Today’s commentary is by Geoff Bysshe, President, MarketGauge.com

We may be about to find out just how sick this market is.

When a member of a family catches a nasty cold it’s never fun. If the family is healthy then …


Brazil Croons "The Girl From Ipanema"

Mish Schneider | June 26, 2017

Over the weekend, I picked a song for our crooning golden bull to sing- Johnny Mathis’ “Chances Are.”

As we continue to see the market wear a silly grin and come close to the highs yet fail to pierce them, …