By Mike Larson On August 29, 201909:45 AM Eastern
We’re into Day Two of a market rally buoyed by headlines about a possible U.S.-China trade deal/détente. I don’t know about you, but I can remember about 100 days in the last year and a half where...
By Jon D. Markman On August 29, 201906:28 AM Eastern
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Publishing Note: Due to travel, there will be no letter Friday morning or next Monday and Tuesday.
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Stocks gained ground on low volume Wednesday with no important news catalysts,...
By Jon D. Markman On August 28, 201903:15 PM Eastern
Stocks have reversed yesterday’s losses and are chugging higher today on low volume, lifted by gains across everything from retailers to technology firms.
Through 3 p.m. Eastern, the Dow Jones...
By Dr. Bruce Ng On August 28, 201912:11 PM Eastern
Just last week, a new Libra competitor burst onto the scene: Binance announced that it will launch Venus, “an initiative to develop localized stablecoins and digital assets pegged to fiat...
By Mike Larson On August 28, 201908:00 AM Eastern
When you hear “storm prep,” what do you think of? Boarding the windows? Shopping for nonperishables? Fueling the generator? Probably yes to all of these. But one thing that may not come to mind —...
By Jon D. Markman On August 28, 201906:28 AM Eastern
Publishing Note: I am traveling at the end of the week, so there will probably be no letter on Thursday, Aug. 29, or Sept. 2 and 3.
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Stocks swooned on Tuesday despite a strong open as...
By Jon D. Markman On August 27, 201904:26 PM Eastern
Stocks meandered lower Tuesday as skeptical, worried, uncertain investors hedged their bets on whether the U.S. and China will take steps to resolve their trade differences.
All three major...
By Jon D. Markman On August 27, 201906:28 AM Eastern
Stocks climbed lazily on very low volume Monday after President Trump said China wants to strike a trade deal, signaling a potential de-escalation in trade tensions between the world’s two largest...
By Jon D. Markman On August 26, 201903:05 PM Eastern
U.S. stocks climbed tentatively Monday after President Trump said China wants to strike a trade deal, signaling a potential de-escalation in trade tensions between the world’s two largest...
By Tony Sagami On August 26, 201911:39 AM Eastern
I don't own a gun. In fact, I have NEVER owned a firearm.
I may, however, be the staunchest supporter of the Second Amendment in the U.S. who does NOT own a gun.
I can already see this column...