There are certain principles of investing that never go out of style and are prized by the best fund managers. The internet bubble had its own lexicon in how to value stocks such as price/eyeballs, price/click-throughs, and...
Read MoreOne of the phrases I have always hated on Wall Street is a “stock picker’s market.” It just seemed like a cop-out for talking heads who didn’t want to venture a guess on the market’s next big move....
Read MoreSeptember is over, and so is the rare September rally. It sure was fun but now we enter what has traditionally been one of the strongest quarters of the year. The S&P 500 Index found itself largely confined between...
Read MoreEverybody loves a good turnaround story. There is something heartwarming about somebody that has fallen on hard times that gets his act together and succeeds despite facing obstacles. This is especially true on Wall Street....
Read MoreThe market continues to hold this breakout level, but at times it appears to be on shaky legs. The indicators remain positive and the argument could be made that we haven’t had many economic reports this week to give...
Read MoreI have learned the hard way that liquidity is of paramount importance when trading stocks. It is my belief that a lot of traders underestimate the role that liquidity or lack thereof can play on their trading and returns. I know...
Read MoreThis stock could be back from the dead. After a long period of underperformance I finally think this company has turned the corner and offers strong returns for those shareholders willing to take the plunge. The stock was a...
Read MoreThis company just can’t seem to get it together. The stock price is at the same level that it was back in September 1990. That is some serious value destruction given huge opportunity costs and inflation that has eaten...
Read MoreThe market sure did close the week out in style. The Dow’s winning streak now stretches for an unbelievable four weeks, including a jaw-dropping statistic that the SPX has not had back-to-back don days for 19...
Read MoreTo answer the question in the title, not a heck of a lot. Long-term holders of Cisco (CSCO) shares have endured frustration over the past decade after enjoying gargantuan gains in the 1990’s. The stock is at the same level...
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