American Express: AXP
The finance sector is one of the most, if not the most, bifurcated sectors in the stock market. Either you have it, or you don't. Either you are JPMorgan or…
The Week Ahead | 9/5/2023
United States Labor Day: Labor Day, observed on the first Monday of September, celebrates the contributions and achievements of American workers. It’s a day dedicated to honoring the labor movement…
Tech is Looking Toppy: XLK
The technology sector of the stock market has been the best place to invest since the Great Financial Crisis. This article is for paid members - please login or subscribe…
Close Apple Trade: APPL
We thought the company took an inappropriate left-hand turn when Apple introduced its Virtual Reality headset. At the same time, it looked like the company's stock hit its head on…
Berkshire Hathaway: BRK/B
The last time we talked about Berkshire Hathaway (June 28), it traded at $334 a share. We thought that was cheap, so we suggested options enthusiasts sell a put spread…
Close a Few Trades
Several trades have reached their objective before expiration. As a result, we think it is time to close them out. This article is for paid members - please login or…
Bank of New York Mellon: BK
Today, we return to one of our favorite banks, Bank of New York Mellon. We have an affinity for this stock because fund managers use their services for securities safekeeping.…
The Week Ahead | 8/28/2023
Hello, Financial Friends! Welcome back to another edition of “The Week Ahead.” As we stand on the cusp of a new week, there’s a palpable energy in the air. The…
NVIDIA: NVDA
NVIDIA reported Q2 earnings on Wednesday, August 23, after the close of trading. The results were impressive and exciting, or so it seemed. This article is for paid members -…
Moderna Update: MRNA
On July 31, we discussed Moderna, one of the two big C-19 vaccine manufacturers. We discussed two situations: earnings and the longer-term trend. This article is for paid members -…
Microstrategy Update: MSTR
Bitcoin is in a period of price consolidation. MicroStrategy has an enterprise software business that generates free cash flow. This causes the stock to have a positive drift. However, the…
The Steel Industry is in Play: MT
U.S. Steel is in a takeover play by two companies: Cleveland-Cliffs and Esmark. During the industrial revolution, the steel industry was a big deal. This article is for paid members…