It’s been a tag line since caveman times that “ The markets hate uncertainty”. It all goes back to behavioral finance but I think a better phrase would be “ People hate uncertainty …
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THE MARKET MAKER’S WIT – 8/15/2017
WIT = What I Think “Victory doesn’t come from never losing. It’s comes from defeating everything that has ever defeated you. Defeat doubt. Defeat fear. Defeat struggle. Defeat …
Where To Go For Real News?
Once upon a time, I was at an investment seminar for clients that were interested in Dividend Growth strategies. I had a moment to speak to the portfolio manager that was …
Why Is Amazon So Dominant?
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 …