Unveiling Hidden Cash Reserves: Opportunities in Private Capital

2024-09-20

Was the Fed’s 50bps rate cut a just a "calibration?’ We are still not at the Fed’s target for unemployment; the Fed’s action was in response to conditions, not to help anyone politically. What will the Fed do next? The 50bps cut does nothing to help consumers. What is the neutral, real interest rate, now? Why a Fed rate cut is really bad news. How now to fund your goals: Time to trim exposure and move to cash, awaiting opportunities. Americans’ pay has not recovered from inflation, requiring a "recalibration" of financial plans to adjust for realities. Two worst areas of inflation: Groceries & Insurance; Rich & Danny discuss Blue Bell ice cream price inflation, and Rich delivers another life lesson from Grandma Rosso.

SEG-1: The Fed’s Latest Rate Cut is a "Recalibration"
SEG-2: Why a

2024-09-17

Skate to where the puck is going, not where it’s been 🏒 Wise words for investing! Consider taking profits and rebalancing risk for the future. #InvestingTips

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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.

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

2024-07-17

Ever wonder about hurdle rates in your financial plan? It’s the key return needed for success. Patience is key in investing. No shortcuts! 💰 #FinanceTips
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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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