October 2017

by | Oct 2, 2017 | Tidbit

Keep an eye on Utility, Tobacco and the stocks of companies you buy regular, everyday household items from. They’re considered staple / defensive stocks. These products or services are used or needed regardless of a bull or bear market. Although neither segment is in...

September 2017

by | Sep 30, 2017 | Tidbit

Last month I likened the stock market to a box of chocolates. On any given day, ya never know what you’re gonna get. Remember August 24th 2015? The S&P pulled back 4%. Today (9/1/17) it’s within 1 point of an all-time high.

August 2017

by | Aug 1, 2017 | Tidbit

Consumer confidence is at a 16 year high and major US stock indexes seem to break records every day. Although I feel this bull market remains in place, I’d liken this ride up to a box of chocolates. Stay long keeping in mind it’s been nearly 19 months since the...

July 2017

by | Jul 1, 2017 | Tidbit

In April’s Tidbit I wrote of climbing the wall of worry. It seems that wall is steepening with each passing day and the media noise does little to lessen fears. That said expect a continuance of up and down weeks on Wall Street while keeping in mind market...

June 2017

by | Jun 5, 2017 | Tidbit

Unemployment is 4.3%. Since 2013, more stocks are trading at higher prices than those trading at lower prices. Any fly’s in the ointment? Other risks aside, Government debt including entitlements and pension obligations could trip up this bull.

May 2017

by | May 1, 2017 | Tidbit

The good news, Q1 earnings have been and continue to come in strong. Revenues are beating estimates and Trump is pushing to slash corporate taxes to 15%. And then there’s news of the US Military moving naval defenses into the Korean peninsula and Russian built bombs...