Web Extra: The Fed Chair Speaks
Jerome Powell testified before Congress, suggesting the Federal Reserve Board will vote for and implement an extremely small 25 basis point rate hike later this month.
Walmart Update: WMT
The share price of Walmart is struggling along with every other stock trading in global markets. So what comes next? This article is for paid members - please login or…
Ruble or Rubble?
Lot’s happened the past few days. Mike looks at Russia, the Ruble, equity, and commodity prices and shares his perspective.
Any Stock Can Get “Rekt,” Part 2: FL
Footlocker is a trendy sporting shoe store that also sells sports apparel. It is decidedly a "value" stock, and we prefer value stocks in this turbulent economic and investment environment.…
Any Stock Can Get “Rekt” in a Bear Market: EPAM & Oil
In bull markets, investors take bad news in stride and a yawn. In bear markets, investors become hypersensitive to bad news. They react swiftly and decisively, thaki9ng share prices down,…
Russia v Ukraine and Western Europe: VGK
The dispute turned skirmish turns all-out war has all of us concerned. If the war between Russia & Ukraine stayed between these two countries, the global effects would be nominal.…
The Week Ahead
The Ukraine Conflict will remain on the top of investors minds. The real news will be the economic outlook and Fed policy expectations presented by the FED Chair Powell’s at…
Will the Worm Turn in Apple? (AAPL)
Apple has been and continues to be the must-own stock for individual and professional investors everywhere. Berkshire Hathaway is a significant shareholder and gives it high praise. This article is…
Danger: Market Schizophrenia
The war in Ukraine turned hot, and investors did not know what to make of it. This article is for registered members - please login or click here to subscribe or register…
A Few Facts About Ukraine
The picture shown is Kyiv, a city just like the one you might live in. Most people in the western world know little about the Eastern European / once Soviet…
Open Interest: Hedging War in Eastern Europe
War heats up in Ukraine, tossing markets into turmoil. Many popular market averages open the days trading down 2 to 3% on Thursdays, then putting a considerable rebound closing the…
Open Interest: Mike Discusses Russia v. Ukraine and Earnings
Russia / Ukraine concerns continue to propel above-average options volumes in several areas including $RSX & $WEAT