Anticipating Bottoms Can be a Dangerous Game
Yes, it feels good to say "Danger is my middle name," but when the financial markets move into correction mode, participants are best to...
Market Snapshot: Watch the Banks
Uncertainty, then certainty. Huh?  V is for volatility!  Today, the markets are racing ahead on the heals of strong earnings reports, word of a temporary...
Amgen Ready for a Technical Bounce
After a strong 3 month move from February to May that delivered a pop through its long term upper wedgeline, Amgen Inc. (AMGN) has been...
A Decade of Discovery: My Investment Journey
For many, the tech bubble was painful. But in the larger scheme of things, it was all relative, part and parcel to the journey...
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See It, Market: Stocks, Global Markets at Crossroads
It’s now or never time for the bulls. Heading into the final week of the quarter, the S&P 500 (^GSPC), as well as proxy SPDR S&P 500 (SPY),...
Market Uncertainties Abound
Over the past 2 years, investors have been conditioned to buy each and every dip. This psychology was at the forefront of the market...
See It, Market: Hooky the Bear
Yesterday's big up day gave the markets a temporary boost and seemed to calm everyone down a bit. The bulls were snorting again and the...
See It, Market: Two Tech Stocks for the Taking
Tuesday's breakout bonanza made for good headlines, but followed an all to familiar event pattern: bailout pop... and drop? As of Wednesday pre-market, the...
See It, Market: Spiders, and Diamonds, and Q’s! Oh my!
Over the past five years, financial markets have experienced unparalleled volatility and market swings. From the 60% decline into the 2009 lows to a roughly 100% rise at the 2011...
Playing for Keeps: 5 Simple Strategies That Put You in the Drivers Seat
Ever had a stock or index fund in your portfolio head south and thought "I'll give it a little more room" or "I've got years to...