4 Steps For Planning Your Next Trades

Mish Schneider | November 20, 2016

My 2004 Range Rover sputtered last Friday morning.

By sputtered, I mean the fuel pump gave out. Good thing I have AAA. They came immediately to the rescue and towed the car to the service shop.

Once a car gets …


Has the Bull Gone Over the Top?

Mish Schneider | November 17, 2016

When traders get to the point they consider embroidering a bejeweled bull on their vintage necktie, does that mean the top is near?

Look at this bull. He has eyes of fire, a forehead of diamonds, a crown of rubies …


Dry Ships on the Water Very Free and Easy

Mish Schneider | November 16, 2016

Title adapted from Wooden Ships Crosby Stills & Nash

In case you have not heard about this, the shipping stock DryShips, Inc. (DRYS) has risen by 2,840% in the last several days.

DryShips is part of the Baltic Dry Index …


Gremlins That Might Appear at 19K in The Dow

Mish Schneider | November 15, 2016

Last night I explored the topic of fissures. Now, I muse on this lizard as he decides whether or not it best to stay in the light or dive for the nearest fissure.

A logical conclusion post-election in the market …


Market's Majestic Mountains With Fissures

Mish Schneider | November 14, 2016

Over the weekend, Keith and I saw the movie, The Wave. The story, filmed and made in Norway, follows a “what if” scenario.

Over 100 years before, tectonic shifts in the mountains caused an avalanche of rocks to fall into …


Everybody Trades With Their Fingers Crossed

Mish Schneider | November 13, 2016


“Everybody Knows”
-Leonard Cohen

This song takes a cynical look at life. “The dice are loaded, the good guys lost, the fight was fixed, the captain lied…”

Yet, Cohen makes sure to mention that a fatalistic attitude defines us (That’s …


This Bull Survived the Harshest Environment

Mish Schneider | November 10, 2016

Behold the Texas Longhorn Bull, a breed of cattle that was brought here by Christopher Columbus.

Although they nearly went extinct in 1927, they underwent a revival for their beef stock. These bulls have a high drought-stress tolerance and an …


The Market Bows, But Is That Gesture Sincere?

Mish Schneider | November 9, 2016

Waiting for a green light the other day, I saw this bumper sticker.

Namaste, an ancient Sanskrit greeting, translates to “The spirit in me salutes the spirit in you.” “Bitches” needs no further explanation.

A huge fan of juxtapositioning opposing …


“Hey Tonight, Gonna Be Tonight...”

Mish Schneider | November 8, 2016

John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival released the song “Hey Tonight” in 1971.  The song refers to a revival meeting. He’s gonna fly, find his soul, go to the rafters and watch his girl get religion.

After what seems like …


The Market Whisperer Takes Investors to a Rodeo

Mish Schneider | November 7, 2016

All you Wranglers, did you have your lassos tied to your belt ready to rope in Monday’s massive rally?

Over the weekend we asked for a Market Whisperer. We asked if the market would allow investors to saddle up.
After …