Did the Prodigal Son KRE, Do Enough?
With all the horror globally, I was pleasantly surprised to see the Stock Market begin this week reflecting the world’s solidarity and dare I say, optimism.
It is in the spirit of this …
The Future for the Economic Modern Family Rests with KRE
(Written while listening to Mozart Piano Concerto No. 17 (K453) and No. 25 (K503) Conrad Tao, Piano)
I mention this as last week we began with a Economic Modern Family …
An Old Bear Market’s Death Leads to Resurrection
“Ashes to ashes, funk to funky
We know Major Tom's a junkie
Strung out in heaven's high
Hitting an all-time low” –David Bowie
My dedication to the Federal Reserve and their threat …
US Home Construction as a concept is hardly a “wild thing” or something that should make one’s “heart sing.” Unless of course you are a contractor, seller of home improvement and construction supplies or, an investor in the ETF ITB.…
Is This The Best or Worst Time To Have Market Conviction?
“The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity.” William Butler Yeats
In Yeats’ poem, “The Second Coming,” composed in 1920, the line above is …
How to Read the Federal Reserve TLT Leaves
On Sunday, I went on my version of a rant about the Federal Reserve and their lack of resolve.
Last May, I had Janet’s photo on my twitter feed and I would …
The Tangled Web Good Economic News Creates
By the end of last week, I was thrilled that the jobs report and increase of 2.5% of hourly wages are positives for the US Economy. However, I continue to feel let down …
How Charts Are A Trader’s Canvas
de Kooning, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, believed in order to start from scratch, one must first work through the accumulated influences and then deconstruct those influences.
In market …
Why Are Many Investors Asleep During This Rally?
In 2012, a documentary film called “Searching For Sugar Man” met with critical acclaim. The story followed the efforts of 2 Cape Town, Africa fans in their quest to find out whether …
The Market: The Questions Not the Answers May Enlighten You
Is the Dow reaching 17,977 enough of a move up to evoke an oldie but goodie-Terror in the Dow at 18K?
Are the Russell 2000s trading at their trifecta of …