Stocks
Technology Sector To Lead Next Bull Market
“Hey, check this out” a friend of mine said as he thrust his new watch in my direction. We were meeting for a quick drink after work. I was debating how much longer rush hour traffic would clog the freeways, and he was excitedly talking about his new business venture. Our discussion quickly turned to […]
Bear Market Trading Strategy – Inverse ETF
Yesterday was a horrible day for the market as recession fears scared away all the buyers. The Institute of Supply Management published a key index showing that non-manufacturing business activity fell sharply. The Dow Jones Industrial Average followed suit, losing 370 points or almost 3%. It was ugly and lots of people were losing money. […]
Microsoft’s Bid For Yahoo
The snow was falling hard on the mountains. From the lodge, our view of the peak at 13,000 feet had disappeared. The best snowfall in 30 years is what the locals were telling us – and more was on the way. Howard and I stood by the crackling fireplace drinking beers and talking about the […]
Inverse ETFs – Short Selling
When asked how to make money in the markets most brokers reply with the famous Wall Street saying, “Buy low and sell high.” This is always easier said than done. Anyone can make money when the markets are moving up and up and up. But, what if the market starts falling? As we mentioned in […]
Profit From A Market Decline
It’s no secret that the market has been very difficult over the last 3 months. We’ve seen the DOW drop nearly 9% so far this year and almost 15% since October. So, as an investor, how do you deal with this “gloomy” situation? As editor of The Option Forecast and a stockbroker for nearly 10 […]
How Does Recession Affect Retail Stocks
Do you know the names Ralph Schneider and Frank McNamara? If you don’t, you’re not alone. In the 1950s these two men came up with the concept of a general purpose credit card. Their idea blossomed into The Diners Club, the first independent credit card company in the world. Before this novel concept, consumers received […]
A Market Bottom?
“When do we hit bottom?” The question seems to be on everyone’s mind these days. Some Investors have very strange ways of identifying market tops and bottoms. One popular investor listens to his mother. When she calls asking “is now the time to buy” . . . he knows it’s time to sell. If his […]
NutriSystem (NTRI) As A Short Term Trade
“I know it’s hard to do but you got to do it.” Those were the words a friend of mine uttered at a recent dinner party. Carl, always the center of attention at social events, has reached a new level of admiration. You see, Carl is a personal trainer. He works with everyone from hard […]
