We’re set for a rally today. But no wonder! Ure broke his “no day-trading” or “index sniping” and bagged a better than 2.7% gain in the process. I’m also willing to bet our “down under” bear-lover Len had a pretty good day, as well. Since the Lockstralia market was down 21-odd points. Lockstralia is a … Read More
Elaine and I have a delightful day planned. She’s sleeping in a bit; as much as Zeus-the-Cat will permit. I’ve been out in my shop-office, doing a couple of hours of research. And arguing whether I should write a column for this morning, or not. (Writing seems to be winning.) This is an odd Thanksgiving … Read More
War is coming. But, the band plays on. Besides, too early to figure which war will come first? Europe’s or Australia’s? Both seem ready to heat up. Yet, adversity and opportunity often make joint appearances. So, which will it be?
American can, at least in theory, remember the Great Crash was in October of 1929.
Yet, how many are taught the day U.S. stocks hit their Depression era lows?
Thank you for your service. For my brother in law and our many friends who served; a portion of whom paid the highest price. Me? Never did a hitch. U.S. Navy turned me down (*asthma and eczema). So at age 19 I was instead a microwave tech rep on remote sites in Alaska. Posh gig: … Read More
Let’s talk about the Bubble we’re in first. As you know, on the subscriber side (Peoplenomics.com) we keep track of a broad-spectrum market indicator – the Aggregate Index. Something really remarkable has been going on there. Just in the past week, this measure has climbed (Thursday to Thursday) from 40824.14 to 41754.78 at yesterday’s close. My point? … Read More
Sure, some social harmonies. But show us the Money! Which is what we will be focusing on today because when the market opens Monday, it will mark a possible turning point week for stocks – again. Just a few headlines today. Because someone you know has been spending too much screen time making his lunch … Read More
Rumbling First, keep an eye on Florida and East Coast real estate: La Palma volcano eruption today: evacuation, possible tsunami and live updates. The decades long fear is a massive tsunami from a caldera blow-out there (ocean of water onto steam-generating lava) could be a worry. Read the Ward and Day analysis of how ugly … Read More
With our Aggregate index long-term top holding (for now) we can project how bad things are likely to become over the rest of the year. Into next, as well. Despite other flaws, the advice about “buying Christmas presents early” from VP Harris does begin to make sense when we go off dot-connecting. Instead of a … Read More
Much somber discussion and recall this weekend. But around here, something more. The realization that despite billions, if not trillions spent on the National Security State, America is just loaded with weak underbellies waiting for someone to attack. Perhaps related to the calendar, we’ll cover our new “Exceptional Fear Indicator” based on market action in … Read More
With the holiday weekend ahead – and a break in summer weather across the South from hurricane Ida, due to come ashore within the day – time to line up projects and tools for the big important projects this Fall. With this in mind, a quick overview of the first of our Four Shop Operations … Read More
As I advised Peoplenomics readers Saturday, the direction of writing around here has gone wandering off on its own. Tied to the keyboard, I’m forced to follow but the destination is becoming clear. Let me back up a ways and tell you the story from the top. Remember the Lathe Project? A week or two back … Read More
My book Packing to Die: Suitcase Between Your Ears is now available on Amazon for Kindle. Feel free to buy several thousand copies. In a few days, the paperback version should be ready, as well. Amazon’s had a “hitch in their print-along” this week. Not my error! I hear a number of other authors have … Read More
Got out of bed this morning with an unusual urge. So unusual, that even after standing in front of the recycling station, it persisted. “What’s going on?” I wondered. Then it hit me: The Typical Summer High seems to be in play and with the market’s action Thursday, our Aggregate Index was screaming more upside…for … Read More