***Note: EXC: all out 34.31 ***NOTE: We have closed the portfolio. We are leaving on EWZ and the tail in IFN for now. You will continue to get text and email alerts on both of those positions. Plus, I will …
A Comfortable but Confined Market Last week, the market began elevated by a forklift. Monday’s Daily stated, “In the market, Technology and the FANG stocks did all the heavy lifting.” Tuesday, the market looked like a Roadrunner, born to run. …
Directing Traffic Flow During Earnings Season I have a fascination with traffic cops. They keep track of which cars to hold up and which ones to let move forward. They watch pedestrians crossing the street. They blow whistles. They often …
***Note: CCJ: Reports Before open 4/28-Portfolio will exit Thursday before close
EXC: Reports May 10
The 5 Picks featured for this week:
A Matter of How Much Hot Air A hot air balloon is made of a fabric gas bag (envelope) with an opening at the bottom. Attached to the envelope is a basket that carries passengers. The burner, fueld by propane, …
“Baby, We Were Born To Run” Even this fast-running Roadrunner pauses at the Handicapped Parking sign. A bird born to run, it can outrace a human. It can kill a rattlesnake. It thrives in the harsh desert landscape. Last week, …
How Many Traders Does It Take to Change a Lightbulb? How many hard hats does it take to remove a sapling? Apparently five. One to control the forklift and four to stand around and watch. Ok, derivation of an old …
Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show: Winners and Losers Continuing with the Wild West theme, “Buffalo Bill” Cody staged the period with “border dramas.” Buffalo Bill’s fame as a westerner gave his shows star appeal and an aura of authenticity. The …
Dance Hall Girls and Profits for Fifteen Minutes Yesterday, we explored the myths and truths of the old Wild West and the current Wild Market. Back in the day, rowdy frontier towns gave rise to saloons, which in turn gave …
The Myths and Truths of the Market’s Wild West Pull into Pinos Altos, NM and get a sense of the old Wild West. Trade the current market and also get a sense of the old Wild West. Both the market …