9-30-24 Navigating A Confidence Dichotomy

2024-09-17

Since 2020, momentum investing has generated significantly better returns than other strategies. Such is not surprising, given the massive amounts of stimulus injected into the financial system. However, Brett Arends for Marketwatch noted in 2021 that momentum investing can give you an edge.

2024-09-11

Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks; it’s Inflation Day and post-Debate day. Market volatility tends to increase prior to Presidential elections; why policy matters. CPI is expected to show a .2% increase (it’s ALWAYS expected at .2%!) Oil prices are a function of supply & demand. CPI will most impact markets today, and factor into the Fed’s rate decision next week. Volatility is the big market driver. What inflation is telling us about the economy; why falling inflation is not good for earnings. How companies are cutting wages (without cutting wages); Danny rants on the high cost of hotel coffee. A critique of government spending, and why "The Inflation Reduction Act" was anything but; a look at sector-based bankruptcies and the Solar Energy industry. Stop

2024-09-10

The S&P 500 index is a critical benchmark for the U.S. equity market, and its performance often dictates investor sentiment and decision-making. Between November 1, 2022, and September 6, 2024, the S&P 500 experienced a significant rally but not without volatility. Currently, investors have very mixed views about where markets are heading next as concerns of a recession linger or what changes to monetary policy will cause.

However, as investors, we must trade the market we have today. Therefore, using technical analysis, we can explore bullish and bearish market dynamics to assist us in managing risk more effectively. This blog will outline three bullish and bearish perspectives using momentum, relative strength, and other key technical indicators. Finally, we will conclude with five

2024-09-04

The S&P 500 sank 2.1%, the Nasdaq lost 3.3%, and while the tech sector led stocks into the red, the Dow wasn’t excluded from the bad day either, shedding over 600 points for a 1.5% loss. What’s next? The Tuesday market dump was accompanied by weak manufacturing reports suggesting the economy is weakening. The Yield Curve actually un-inverted briefly, and then re-inverted. Markets sold off more sharply than expected for no apparent reason, led by semiconductors and The Most Significant Stock in the market, Nvidia. However, after the dust settled, it was learned (by the rest of us) Nvidia was served with a DOJ subpoena investigating "monopolistic" behavior AFTER the closing bell. Wonder how they knew that? The risks to the market remain: Polling suggests policy after the election WILL

2024-08-27

Today’s show is all over the place: Durable Goods take a big jump…unless you remove Aircraft. Astronauts stuck in space: Elon Musk to the rescue. Markets are overbought; risk remains in Carry Trade. Market correction will likely be short and shallow. What if: Nvidia’s report tomorrow. Stocks are setting up for correction: Stocks on sale? Fallacies about the Dollar and where best to store currency. Viagra, Blue Chews, Him’s/Her’s: Demographics and the birthrate. Dating apps falling off a cliff. Demographics are destiny; the economics of dating. The family unit is the basis of the economy. The demise of society w/emergence of social media. Houston has a problem with scammers: Jonathan relates his daughter’s recent run-in with the "Safe harbor Hotel" scam.

3:13 – Durable Goods, Stuck in

2024-08-26

Are you maximizing your 401K contributions? 💰 Let’s make sure we’re funding as much as we can for a secure retirement future! 🌟 #RetirementPlanning

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2024-07-03

Investing tip: #WarrenBuffett buys companies with a 100-year holding period in mind. You, as an investor, can’t think that far ahead. #BerkshireHathaway! 📈 #Investing #LongTermStrategy
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2024-06-12

Looking to secure a yield? Individual bonds might be the way to go. Managing your portfolio is key – consider risk, return, and hurdle rates. Treasury bonds can be a solid risk hedge. #investing #portfoliomanagement

Maximize your investment returns by understanding how to manage your portfolio effectively. In this video, Lance Roberts explains the importance of treasury bonds as a risk hedge.
– Managing your own portfolio
– Calculating risk and return
– Understanding hurdle rates
– Building portfolios strategically
– Using treasury bonds as a risk hedge

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