Commodity Prices Hit Multi-Year Highs

Keith Schneider | March 13, 2022

A Nickel is worth more than a Dime

Russian’s’ invasion into Ukraine and the US (and Europe’s) sanctions coupled with a disruption of goods from Russia and Ukraine have sent commodity prices soaring. Wheat and Nickel are major exports from …


Fear & Greed Have Become Best Friends

Keith Schneider | March 6, 2022

It has been another bumpy week for the market. One day the market was down -1.5%, followed by a quick +2.5% bounce, only to again retreat with several days of continued selling to finish the week. Bonds are in rally …


Why Did (Does) Ukraine Even Matter to The Markets?

Keith Schneider | February 27, 2022

The headlines this week were focused on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, so let’s step back and look at the big picture and see how that may impact the markets.

After years of conflict, Ukraine fought for and obtained its …


What To Do When The Big Mac Barometer Is Bearish!

Keith Schneider | February 20, 2022

I vividly remember the first golden arches that landed in my hometown in the 1960’s. I recall my mother putting my brother and I in our Chrysler LeBaron and heading over to McDonalds.

I would always get a hamburger, french …


The Heat Is On

Keith Schneider | February 13, 2022

“The heat is on, on the street
Inside your head, on every beat
And the beat's so loud, deep inside
The pressure's high, just to stay alive
'Cause the heat is on”

The Heat is On by the Eagles

Another …


Reward & Punishment

Keith Schneider | February 6, 2022

Another wild week and fast moves in the stock market indices as we are in the middle of earnings season.

This past week some of the largest stocks, including Google, Amazon, Qualcomm, Exxon Mobil, Visa, Comcast, Bank of America, Morgan …


A Wild Ride!!!

Keith Schneider | January 30, 2022

6 Suggestions on How to Handle the Swings. 

By Keith Schneider and Donn Goodman

From NFL Football Games to COVID outbreaks to NASDAQ trading to Bitcoin moves…

The past 7 days have been a Wild Ride!!!

Yes, the market has …


Some Rays of Sunshine, Let Us Tell You Where

Keith Schneider | January 23, 2022

The U.S. equities markets do not look pretty after this week’s steep decline.

However, while there are dark clouds over the market, especially in high PE multiple growth stocks, the sun could peek out before too long.

The Clouds That …


10 Suggestions To Thrive During “The Mother of All Supply Chain Shocks”

Keith Schneider | January 16, 2022

Over the past few weeks, we have questioned what the 2022 song might be so you can profit from being in tune with the market’s trends.

Last week we highlighted a skip in the early 2022 song.

If you missed …


There Is a Skip in the Song

Keith Schneider | January 9, 2022

When I was young, one of my most enjoyable past-times was keeping up with the vibrant music scene (late 60’s and 70’s).

I would frequent my local record shops and pick up the hottest new albums for only $3.99.

While …