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Kass’s Predictions for 2012
Doug Kass’ yearly list is out today. Always interesting and often correct. Now it is on the pro page of thestreet.com. But within a week it will be free all over the internet. Look for it. What surprises might occur … Continue reading
N. Korea, Europe, U.S. House of Representatives’ Republicans
Market took a big hit=S&P down -1.7% and NASDQ down -1.26% AND PORTFOLIO HIT HARD! Causes? N. Korea, Europe and OUR House of Representatives Republican leadership! What finished up in the portfolio? UN, KMP, AAPL and SNY What finish down … Continue reading
Market Tanked and So Did WE
Clarion CAll from El Erian
So, while last week’s nearly 5% loss in the S&P 500 was the worst Thanksgiving-week loss since 1932, it is critical to stay on top of what is happening elsewhere. With a number of important announcements coming up this week, the well … Continue reading
Whee! Almost back-up to Where We WERE!!
TV blares and people are excited. Europe? Yeah! XYZ tragedy? Everything is ok! Market Roaring! Nonesense, we are not even back to where we were a few weeks ago. Money made? Sure anyone who is taking $4.95 a trade. Six … Continue reading
Rumors @Greece
Rumor has it that no vote by Greece’s population. Market is way off the lows. Glad to have cash available. This isn’t investing. This is randomness with a lot of money being lost. European chaos makes our Congressional chaos look orderly. I … Continue reading
Greek Returns to “Voting” and Markets Crash
It has been an ugly day worldwide and will continue when the USA Markets open in 10 minutes. As you know I’ve been doing some selling. Yes, there is always the feeling: should have sold more. Now today, if Market … Continue reading
Portfolio OutPerforms=+8.82%
Amazing Day! the Market indexes up about 3% and the Portfolio was up 8.82%. Today, the Portfolio added $1233 to the total. This is how each position performed: Account Value $15,216.02 Money $1,091.71 Securities $14,124.31 Holdings Symbol … Continue reading
DD up
Why the DD headline? ‘Cause the only stock up in the Portfolio; Portfolio down about $160; Consumer Confidence in October=39%; Europe’s Summit is OVER! No agreement on many issues including Greece’s haircut and Italy’s financial stability. Rumor says: close on … Continue reading