Stocks
Healthcare Stocks: Are They Worth The Risk?
“What do you know about health insurance?” Those were the hurried words Marisa spoke when I picked up the phone last week. “I wouldn’t touch that one with a ten foot pole”, was my quick response. “No, do you know anyone who sells health insurance?” she asked. “Oh, that I can help you with…” My […]
Energy Stock Investing: What 2011 Holds…
2011 is shaping up to be quite a year for investors. Some interesting market trends are developing which could turn into big opportunities. In fact, there are a few trends that could make energy investors huge returns. Before I jump into these upcoming trends, let’s take a look at the current state of the markets. […]
Santa Claus Rally: You’re Crazy Not To Invest In This Market
On the last day of November I said, “Bullish investor sentiment could send this market into overdrive.” Since then, the large-cap S&P 500 is up 3.5%. Even more impressively, mid-cap stocks are up 4.5% and small-cap stocks are up almost 5%! Clearly the “Santa Claus Rally” has come early this year. In fact, one underappreciated […]
Capital Gains Stocks: Should You Take Capital Gains Right Now?
The holiday season is always a bitter-sweet time of year for me. The sweet part is getting to celebrate the holidays with my two wonderful daughters here in Arizona. The bitter part is I’m usually unable to share the holidays with my parents and extended family. You see my parents, my 92-year old grandmother, and […]
Black Friday Investing: Take Advantage Of Surging Sales
It’s officially the holiday season here in Phoenix. There’s a chill in the air and twinkling lights are everywhere. Wreaths are hung and inflatable snowmen are sprouting up on desert “lawns” across town. I use the word “lawns” rather lightly… Due to our hot climate, many Phoenix lawns are a collection of cactus, shrubs, and […]
Stock Market Correction By Time Is Bullish
Nothing goes up forever… Heck, even the strongest bull markets have to take a break from time to time. The question on everyone’s mind is… Is the market’s recent weakness simply a correction within a bull market or is it the start of a new downturn? First off, don’t forget what was driving the markets […]
Retail Stocks – Are Earnings Growing on Cyber Monday?
This weekend, Linda and I started decorating for the holidays. It’s far from a quick hour or two project. I imagine we’ll spend the better part of a week putting up Christmas nick-knacks all over the house. We still have to find stockings for the horses and dogs… At least the tree is up and […]
Stock Investing 101: Attitude Of Gratitude
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love getting together with family to share this special day. It’s a great time to actually do what Thanksgiving is intended for… to show gratitude for the good things in life. (Of course, stuffing my face full of turkey is an added benefit.) I’ll admit, sometimes my day-to-day routine […]
GM IPO: Pedal To The Metal Or Slam On The Brakes?
One of the most anticipated initial public offerings (IPO) in recent history is hitting the markets tomorrow. Yes, General Motors (G.M.) is about to go public… again. After sitting in government hands for over a year, GM is about to be reborn. The famed American icon is about to get a second chance at life. […]
Value Investment Criteria: The First Question You Should Ask
I don’t know about you, but I love conferences. When I was an investment banker, I was always attending different industry conferences. I’d fly all over the country to spend a day or two meeting with the movers and shakers in a specific industry. I’d meet with current clients, just to say “Hi”! I’d meet […]
