TheWeek Ahead | 10/01/2018
Inflation watch is in order this week, but it is the wrong thing to look at. I expect that the PPI, CPI, the Beige Book, and the JOLTS report will…
Update | Netflix (NFLX)
On Friday, Mike took a second look at a trade in Netflix he initially discussed 2 weeks ago. On 14-September-2017, NFLX closed the days trading $365.56 a share and show…
Silver | The Metal that has Lost its Shine (SLV)
Some could argue that the precious metals have been in a bit of a funk for quite some time now. Others would argue that silver and the other precious metals…
Don’t Be a Chicken Again
Back on July 19, we introduced our subscribers to Pilgrims Pride Corp (PPC) one of the world's largest "protein" companies. As a reminder, Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (PPC) produces, processes, markets, and…
Time to Buy a Piece of the Rock?
Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU) is a diversified financial services company. It provides insurance (life insurance annuities, and annuities as well as P&C insurance) and investment management services worldwide. On the…
TheWeek Ahead | 9/24/2018
Last week the market ended with a bullish bias. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average both set new record highs on very steady volume. I did not…
When Stocks Go To Pot, Go To Options
Markets are littered with the wreckage that follows a bubble. Some market bubbles take years to develop. Other cycles may last for much shorter periods, and not all of them…
Is Tech About to Wreck?
The equity markets never make investing easy for the active trader. For a few years now, the market was in a 1 decision market. Buy the FANGs, AAPL, GOOG, FB (until…
Will Viacom Entertain the Bulls (VIAB)
Viacom, Inc. (VIAB) is a globally diversified, entertainment company. The company creates television programs, motion pictures, games, consumer products, and social media experiences. It operates through two segments, (1) Media…
Update | LyondellBasell (LYB)
On 30-August-2018, we discussed the investment prospects of LyondellBasell (LYB) the giant chemical and oil refining company. Given its valuation, we think the company represents great value. Furthermore, we think they…