Time to “T-Off” with ATT?
ATT, the communications giant and one time monopolist in the telecom space is in the news. The Activist and Vulture Fund, Elliott Management has taken a $3.2 billion position in…
Trade Update: Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)
Back on July 6, we took a closer look at Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA). This is a company that virtually everyone knows in the US and UK. This article…
Bite the Apple…or Not (AAPL)
Next week is a big week for Apple Inc (AAPL). It will be hosting its annual product launch on Tuesday. Apple does its best to keep its announcements secret to…
Another Short Squeeze
Making trading profits on the short side is a gut ringer. As market prices fall, hedge funds and commodities trading firms try to follow the trend and sell short individual…
King Dollar (UUP)
The US Dollar has been increasing in value, and for good reason. This article is for registered members - please login or click here to subscribe or register for free.
Crypto Update
It's been a while since we talked about cryptocurrencies. This is, of course, is by design. We think investors should take the long view and accumulate a diversified portfolio of…
Boom-Bust Cycle
The Boom-Bust Cycle is alive and well. Mainstream economists have all kinds of reasons and excuses for these cycles. The diversity of reasons for the boon-bust cycles stems from the…
You Bought the Dip… Now What?
Last Friday, Mike suggested that aggressive investors might want to buy the dip after a big beatdown that took place across the equity complex. The US and Chinese governments were…
Rates & Bonds
It's been quite some time since we talked about the bond market, but with bonds closing in on all-time highs, we thought it made some sense to take a look at…
Consumer Staples (XLP): Safe Haven or Bear Trap?
Consumer staples, food clothing, personal care products, etc. are considered defensive industries, and for good reason. There are certain things we all need and there are things we want. By…