Can the Strong Keep the Weak Above Sea Level?

Mish Schneider | February 20, 2018

Our cowgirl (cowperson?) rides triumphantly on her stallion, both of whom are dressed in tricked out accoutrements.

We could say that the rider is Sister Semiconductors and her horse is NASDAQ 100.

The caption below “Above Sea Level,” is where …


Does Your Dog Bite?

Mish Schneider | February 18, 2018

While the market tries to decide if it wants to challenge the January highs or not, we are preparing for a year that could mirror the characteristics of dogs.

After all, this weekend begins the Chinese New Year of the …


The Market Throws the Cane of Caution to the Wind

Mish Schneider | February 15, 2018

That’s me in costume, dressed as an aging silver baroness, who sits on park benches waiting for young folks to come along.

The bull market, also in costume, is aging as well.

And hoping to captivate young folks into buying …


Walk with Me Out on the Wire

Mish Schneider | February 14, 2018

“Cause…baby we were born to run!” Bruce Springsteen.

A classic song title that masks a bit of deception.

“Born to Run” sounds liberating. Market bulls sing the same song.

Yet the lyrics go on to say, “In the day we …


Will the Market’s Brown Earth Dog Bite or Protect Us?

Mish Schneider | February 13, 2018

Astrology is not recognized as a science. As such, this makes it open to interpretation.

I recently wrote the following based on Raymond Lo’s take of the Year of the Brown Earth Dog:

“When the year of Dog arrives, the …


Is This Rally a Snow Job?

Mish Schneider | February 12, 2018

Mother Nature has a funny way of presenting herself. After a long period without moisture, Santa Fe finally got some snow.

Similarly, the market has a funny way of presenting itself.

After a period of fierce selling, the market finally …


Once a Dated Helicopter Crashes, Can It Fly Again?

Mish Schneider | February 10, 2018

On February 5th I wrote, “S&P 500 (SPY) I’m going out on a limb to say that 254-56 is the place to start buying again.”

This was after the epic call for the correction I made on January 23rd, “What …


Has This Older Bull Market Developed Presbyopia?

Mish Schneider | February 8, 2018

This is how the market looks when it’s trying to make sense of the “great economy” the reporters are touting while the Dow falls 2000 points from the highs.

When objects on a page become blurry, sometimes, tilting one’s reading …


A Market That Hunts at Night

Mish Schneider | February 7, 2018

The leopard stalks its prey and tries to approach as close as possible.

Small prey is eaten immediately.

Larger carcasses are dragged over several hundred miles and safely stored in trees, bushes or even caves. Larger prey is to be …


The Fire Rooster’s Last Cock-a-Doodle-Doo

Mish Schneider | February 6, 2018

With 10 days left until the Rooster packs it in and the Earth Dog takes over, no surprise to see our flamboyant friend find fire after the meltdown.

At one point during the night, the futures pointed to a 1000 …