August 2018

by | Aug 7, 2018 | Tidbit

Are tariffs on Chinese goods having any impact on China? Consider that as of this writing the Hang Seng and Shanghai Chinese stock indexes are down 17% and 23% YTD respectively, Japan just over-threw China as the world’s second largest stock market and the dollar...

July 2018

by | Jul 2, 2018 | Tidbit

The media is good with buzz words like tariffs, isolationism, rising interest rates and others to support what moves the stock market especially on days when stock prices are down. Fundamentals in the US remain strong. Are you having difficulty seeing the forest for...

June 2018

by | Jun 5, 2018 | Tidbit

So far, 2018 is shaping up to be a muddle through year. Frustrating, but patience and limited daily intake of media noise is my advice for now. Fundamentals remain solid but always stay nimble be tactical and know what you own.

May 2018

by | May 1, 2018 | Tidbit

Dividends earned and shares owned are never lost during periods of volatility or corrections. Be patient and wary of media noise. Stay nimble, be tactical and know what you own.

April 2018

by | Apr 1, 2018 | Tidbit

After reaching an all-time high of 2873 January 26th, the S&P has been in a trading range of 2580 and 2790 for the last 6 weeks. Some are suggesting this could be the beginning of a bear market. Although a possibility, economic fundamentals continue to tell a...

March 2018

by | Mar 1, 2018 | Tidbit

Climbing the wall of worry seems to be front and center again. Trends still favor stock. Try not to get spooked by market volatility and corrections. A good example of both is captured in the NASDAQ composite index for 1999. Check it out. Stay nimble, be tactical and...