More of Some Things Change, Some Things Don’t
Academic studies for many years have demonstrated over and over again how difficult it is for active managers to consistently beat the market. Most of these studies show that about 65 to 70% of the time active managers fail to beat market averages. I recently read the 2011 edition of Burton Malkiel’s classic book on .. read more
Weekly Economic & Market Review
With US economic data still surprisingly strong – although not as surprisingly as it was a few months ago – and Europe about to “solve” the Greek crisis – again – it might seem a curious time to start worrying about the global economy, but I can’t shake the feeling that all isn’t right with .. read more
A Closer Look
The S&P 500 once again finds itself higher for the week. The index broke out nicely following its test at the 50 week moving average. Up next? 1370. The Nasdaq Composite is straddling its upward trend line. The Nasdaq is a market on fire, but will it come crashing down, or continue to make multi-yr .. read more
Trend Watcher – Are You Missing Out?
Joseph Gomez, Sr. Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager Of the nineteen economic indicators released this week, nine were weaker than expected, eight were stronger, and two were in line. Once again this week, strength was concentrated in employment and housing related indicators. Thursday’s initial jobless claims report showed that the nation’s employment picture continues to improve. In terms of expectations, this week’s total of 348K .. read more
F.A. Seiberling, Goodyear, and How the Federal Reserve Can Wreak Havoc in Life
Thinking Things Over February 19, 2012 Volume II, Number 7: F.A. Seiberling, Goodyear, and How the Federal Reserve Can Wreak Havoc in Life By John L. Chapman, Ph.D. Washington, D.C. I am one of the old men of rubber ….rich and poor again by turns…..I have seen life from the mountaintops and the valleys. I .. read more
Is Inflation, a Stagnant Economy, and Lower Standard of Living in Our Future?
Thinking Things Over February 12, 2012 Volume II, Number 6: Is Inflation, a Stagnant Economy, and Lower Standard of Living in Our Future?? By John L. Chapman, Ph.D. Washington, D.C. Despots and democratic majorities are drunk with power. They must reluctantly admit that they are subject to the laws of nature. But they reject the very .. read more
A Closer Look
The S&P 500, despite its worst day in a few months, was slightly down for the week. It’s right at its short-term uptrend line, so this coming week could be pivotal. The Nasdaq Composite is still overbought and has a short-term gap to fill in the charts. But it held its uptrend line on Friday, so .. read more
Trend Watcher – Weekly Recap
Joseph Gomez, Sr. Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager With a gain of 6.8% six weeks into the year, the S&P 500 is currently off to its best start to the year since 1990. The S&P 500 is currently 21 points away from taking out its prior bull market closing high of 1,363.61 made on April 29th of last .. read more
