Tag: 5 thoughts
5 Thoughts: The Reality of Intervention, Politics, and Propaganda
By Alex Salomon
It's been a busy week for global news and financial media, covering rising fanaticism and related tragedies abroad, as well as the vastly...
5 Thoughts: Portfolio Philosophy, the Human Condition, and a Farewell to...
By Alex Salomon
The last week of the trading summer came and went and the full grind of things is about to get started again. In...
5 Thoughts: Politics, Olympics and Markets Oh My!
By Alex Salomon
Another week is upon us and this edition is really bordering on total randomness. On with my 5 thoughts!
1.  Political Randomness... Although a non-Mormon,...
5 Thoughts: Dollar Holler and the Deconstruction of Dogma
In this week's column, I'd like to look at the dogma and mystery surrounding the correlation between a cheaper US Dollar and a higher...
5 Thoughts for the Week: Facebook, More Facebook, and the ECB
By Alex Salomon
Another week and no let down on the roller-coaster ride from Europe to the rest of the world! And talking about roller-coaster, I'm...
5 Weekend Thoughts: The Market Rallies, Facebook Sells Off, and What...
By Alex Salomon
What a week!! It was another roller coaster on Wall Street, swinging from down and flashing sell signals to up, up and… up....
5 Weekend Thoughts: PIIGS, Oil, and Apple Stock
By Alex Salomon
Another week punctuated by my increasingly random thoughts! But come on, it's always fun! This weeks thoughts range from more European political and...
5 Weekend Thoughts: The Market Rally, European Hope, and the PFGBest...
By Alex Salomon
The week's thoughts delivered right to your internet doorstep... well, not exactly, but enjoy!!
1. The markets slowly drifted down all week before...
5 Weekend Thoughts: A Random Walk Through This Week’s News
Last week, I mentioned how the slower week of July 4th should be enjoyed, if possible, with welcoming rest, fun, friendship and family. It's...
5 Weekend Thoughts: Russian Oil, the European Summit, and a Crisis...
By Alex Salomon
What a week!! I have to admit that I am somewhat relieved that it is over: time to gear up for a fun-filled...