Amazon (AMZN) doesn't have any true competition. Think about it. What other company sells pretty much everything? None. Walmart obviously comes to mind but do you think you can …
The Opiod Crisis and Economics
“Once you’ve had a taste of heaven, nothing on Earth can touch it.” Redd Foxx, Sanford & …
June 25, 1950
The financial markets crash when investors are scared out of the market. People become scared of things that they don’t understand and can’t comprehend. Investors don’t …
Can Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS) stay relevant?
I’ve spent quite a bit of time in Dick’s Sporting Goods(DKS) over the past few months as I’ve coached some teams and played on others. In that time, I’ve seen a lot of empty aisles …
Peter Lynch on Micro Management
“When you have to concern yourself with what the person behind you thinks about your work, it seems to be that you cease to be a professional. You are no longer …
Still One Up on Wall Street
I recently read “Beating the Street” by Peter Lynch. Peter was one of the most well know fund managers of his time when he ran the Fidelity Magellan fund. I …
In today’s market action, there is Trump and Amazon!!!!
The rally in stocks over the past few years has been relatively narrow as a small basket of stocks have carried the indexes higher. Each and every day, it seems, the main news …
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THE MARKET MAKERS WIT – 7/16/17
WIT = “What I Think” “ Dont hate me because I am better than you. Appreciate me because I have challenged you.” …
Trading on Earnings Surprises
Companies typically report their earnings after the end of every quarter. A positive “earnings surprise” means that the company has reported better numbers than the analysts …
The Warren Buffet Way
The first book that I ever read on investing was "The Warren Buffet Way" by Robert Hagstrom. This was shortly after I stumbled upon his company, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B: …
Why Brokers Leave Their Companies
My dad was in the financial services business for thirty six years. He got out of the Air Force when he was twenty five and spent his entire career with what was …
Navigating The Earnings Announcement
Most companies report their earnings on a quarterly basis. The earnings announcement is the official statement of a company's profitability. There is usually much anticipation …