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The Economy Shows Signs of Life

The Economy Shows Signs of Life

02/09/2013 | By | 1 Comment

As we often talk about the stock market is a barometer of future economic activity.  With amazing accuracy and precision this great indicator will generally tell us what is in store for us, almost like a crystal ball.  The market sniffs out the good/bad of the economy far in advance, likely six to eight months [...]

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Why Has Market Volatility Declined So Much?

Why Has Market Volatility Declined So Much?

10/06/2012 | By | Add a Comment

Volatility is considered a trader’s friend, yet the trend has been pointed down for months.  What’s a trader to do?  Does this mean all is fine in the world, nary a worry?  Hardly so, but the short term unknowns have been revealed and the market is saying ‘rock on’.  All we need to see is [...]

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Maybe Change IS What We Need

Maybe Change IS What We Need

09/01/2012 | By | Add a Comment

Mr Obama, be careful what you wish for!  Back in 2008 the President campaigned on ‘change’.  This time around, the theme is ‘forward’.  We got change, but that may not necessarily move us forward, unless we change again.  I’m not going to get into politics here, but since we are in the midst of political [...]

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Is it Groundhog Day Again?

Is it Groundhog Day Again?

05/26/2012 | By | Add a Comment

A hearty THANK YOU to all the veterans who have served and sacrificed to make this country the greatest of them all.  The freedoms we enjoy today are because of the selfless behavior of our wonderful troops to protect what we have.  Nothing is taken for granted, we are grateful each and everyday.  It is [...]

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‘Actions Speak Louder Than Words But Not Nearly As Often’ – Mark Twain

‘Actions Speak Louder Than Words But Not Nearly As Often’ – Mark Twain

05/05/2012 | By | 1 Comment

I pay more attention to what is being done than what is being said.  We can listen and believe in whatever is spoken but at the end of the day it is the actions that count most.  We see what is being done everyday by market players – buy, sell, hold.  We hear analysts say [...]

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Remembering Last Year’s Markets

Remembering Last Year’s Markets

03/24/2012 | By | Add a Comment

There is lots of talk about how this incredible rally from the beginning of the year and even from last Oct 3 is just a mirage, that it cannot last.  We often hear this from those less fortunate – those on the sidelines. Of course, much of that chatter is coming from those who have [...]

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