MET: Metlife
Metlife, and indeed all the big multiline insurance companies, are the Roger Dangerfield of investments. Nobody what to own them ever thought they are generating profits and free cash flow.…
NDX: What a Moment a Holiday Makes
Investors greeted the new year with a bear hug. Some might ask why, but we think we think it is all about the great state of Georgia. This article is…
The Week Ahead | 01/04/2021
After a relatively quiet week last week, investors will again face a busy week with four market-moving events in store. Markit/ISM mfg. PMI Markit/ISM non-mfg. PMI ADP employment Jobs report…
Crypto Chaos: Privacy Under Assault
The price of a few privacy coins, namely, Monero (XMR), Zcash (ZEC), and Dash (DASH), took it on the chin on New Year Day. The reason? Bittrex announced Friday it…
Crypto Chaos: Is Ripple a Cripple?
A lot has happened in the digital currency markets this past year, and some notable events have occurred in just the past two weeks that have shaken people's confidence in…
INTC: Is Intel in Play?
Intel is the granddaddy of all semiconductor companies, and it is always on our radar screen. We have wanted to take a bullish position in the stock for some time,…
CVNA: Carvana
Buying a house is the biggest purchase most people will ever make. The second-biggest transaction is the buying (or selling) and car. Carvana is one of those companies that hope…
The Week Ahead | 12/28/2020
This is a shortened The Week Ahead, I hope everyone is enjoying some time away from the markets and the news to concentrate on loved ones. 2021 is just around…
Bitcoin vs. Gold: Competition or Collaboration?
Bitcoin and many other cryptocurrencies are on the move. The financial press is still scratching their head as they do not understand why. This article is for paid members -…
Value & Networks
For many of us, understanding the market valuation of companies that allow us to communicate with others is difficult to comprehend. Companies like Instagrams, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, etc. are worth…
MSTR: Microstrategy
They decide to take their extra cash and buy Bitcoin as their reserve asset. Why? The Fed is devaluating the currency at a breathtaking pace, and they want no part…
TSN: Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is one of those companies that investors do not care to consider for their portfolios. As someone who reached valuation to business school students, I continue to be…