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We’re in a bit of a “No Man’s Land” for the markets here. Stocks have rallied big-time since early November due to hopes for massive fiscal and monetary stimulus … expectations for the roll out of...
By Tony Sagami On December 10, 202012:50 PM Eastern
I thought I was cool. Of course, my father said I looked like a moron.
He was talking about me strutting around like a peacock, a big boombox blaring from my shoulder rather than a colorful...
By Kelly Green On December 9, 202004:17 PM Eastern
There’s a scene in my favorite musical, “The Music Man”, that’s been on my mind as we get closer to Christmas.
After traveling salesman Harold Hill convinces the town that their new pool table...
It may be hard to believe, but December’s options expiration cycle is right around the corner.
You’re in good shape so far with your December Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE: HD, Rated “B”) put spread....
By Mike Larson On December 8, 202004:31 PM Eastern
Margaret Keenan became “Patient X” this week. She was the first recipient of a COVID-19 vaccine shot approved in and administered by a Western nation.
The 90-year-old Coventry resident got her...
By David Dittman On December 8, 202004:23 PM Eastern
As is often the case with a new cabinet appointment, there’s a lot of speculation, story-making and supposition out there about Xavier Becerra, Joe Biden’s designee to run the U.S. Department of...
By Jon D. Markman On December 8, 202002:59 PM Eastern
Stocks drifted higher during Tuesday’s session as investors weighed prospects for the U.S. to soon begin vaccinations against the coronavirus, which continues to infect and kill thousands of...
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By Jon D. Markman On December 8, 202011:40 AM Eastern
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) was an extremely attractive IPO last month because investors dramatically underestimated the financial leverage of its software platform. Now the opposite...
By Sean Brodrick On December 8, 202010:08 AM Eastern
Today, we’re going to grab some gains and add a new position. Let’s start with the gains.
While Tekla Healthcare Investors (NYSE: HQH) has a more than 5% open gain, it just hasn’t been able to...
By Jon D. Markman On December 8, 202006:28 AM Eastern
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Publication note: We will not publish Thursday and Friday (and possibly Wednesday) as I will be traveling to Austin, Tex. for my son’s wedding.
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Stocks on Monday mostly fizzled as...