Archive for January, 2011

Be Contrarian; Believe a ‘Real’ Bull Market Is Starting

Monday, January 31st, 2011
Be Contrarian; Believe a ‘Real’ Bull Market Is Starting

When I wrote “Time To Be A Contrarian” last June, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) had fallen to the 10,000 level. Mega/global fears swirled about. The contrarian position was “easy” – buy US stocks. “All” it took was focusing on company fundamentals, ignoring the scary news and going against what our stomachs were... »

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Investors Jump Back Into U.S. Stock Mutual Funds

Thursday, January 27th, 2011
Investors Jump Back Into U.S. Stock Mutual Funds

The Investment Company Institute just reported the second week of significant inflows into U.S. stock mutual funds. The two-week total (through January 19) is $6.7 billion. Is this a sign of the top? Absolutely not. It shows the investors have shaken off 2010’s mega-risk/global-risk mindset that produced 34 straight weeks of U.S. stock mutual... »

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The Fed’s Unbalanced Decision: Stockholders Win, Bondholders Lose

Thursday, January 27th, 2011
The Fed’s Unbalanced Decision: Stockholders Win, Bondholders Lose

The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee decided to maintain the status quo (option #1 in the previous article, “Forecast for Bondholders: How the Fed’s Dilemma Will Affect You”). What does this decision mean for investors? »

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Forecast for Bondholders: How the Fed’s Dilemma Will Affect You

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011
Forecast for Bondholders: How the Fed’s Dilemma Will Affect You

Previously, I discussed whether the Fed was paying attention to inflation’s apparent resurgence (“Tame Inflation Just Growled – Is the Fed Listening?”). Today, let’s talk about the box the Fed is in, what its choices are and how the direction chosen would affect bondholders. (more) This article is posted on SeekingAlpha.com »

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Tame Inflation Just Growled – Is the Fed Listening?

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011
Tame Inflation Just Growled – Is the Fed Listening?

The Wall Street Journal’s lead article says it all: “Global Price Fears Mount” (By Brian Blackstone and Marcus Walker, January 24, page A-1). Rising inflation concerns have reached the “something must be done” stage. Everywhere except here in the US, that is. Now that anti-inflation actions (i.e., interest rate increases) are being discussed or... »

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Book Review: “The Investment Answer”

Friday, January 21st, 2011
Book Review: “The Investment Answer”

With the passing of Gordon Murray, co-author of “The Investment Answer,” the former PDF book is coming in print form next Tuesday (January 25).  The tantalizing title and the interviews with Gordon Murray have driven up interest. At Amazon, it is currently #1 among all books! So, let’s cut to the chase. Are Wall... »

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What Apple Investors Can Learn From Walt Disney

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
What Apple Investors Can Learn From Walt Disney

Uncertain about your investment in Apple without Steve Jobs? A relevant historical comparison is Disney and its loss of Walt Disney in 1966. (more) This article is posted at SeekingAlpha.com. »

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Why Employment Could Get a Boost

Friday, January 14th, 2011
Why Employment Could Get a Boost

Much has been made about the latest jobs report. Does that report set the stage for a lackluster 2011? No. In fact, the forecast looks good – perhaps even rosy. »

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Wall Street’s 2011 Stock Market Outlook: Up but Not Over-optimistic

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
Wall Street’s 2011 Stock Market Outlook: Up but Not Over-optimistic

There have been some warnings that the US stock market’s rise has produced over-optimistic forecasts. However, Wall Street’s published 2011 stock market outlooks look reasonable, even a bit conservative. Here’s the picture… »

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Automobile Deaths and the How to be a Losing Investor

Saturday, January 8th, 2011
Automobile Deaths and the How to be a Losing Investor

After Seeking Alpha selected my article, “New EPA Mileage Standards Could Stimulate Auto Sales,” an investor made the following comment: “Every time CAFE standards rise, the total number of deaths from car accidents rises (lighter cars means less survivability).” The statement is incorrect, as I show below. More importantly, this... »

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New EPA Mileage Standards Could Stimulate Auto Sales

Friday, January 7th, 2011
New EPA Mileage Standards Could Stimulate Auto Sales

A common view of government regulations is that they are a necessary evil. They can help in areas such as safety, but they can also interfere with free choice and efficiency – plus, they can be costly. However, there is an oft-overlooked benefit: Regulations can spur economic development. General Motors’ (GM) story in the... »

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A Potential Boon from Lower Corporate Taxes

Thursday, January 6th, 2011
A Potential Boon from Lower Corporate Taxes

Just when we thought paying the US government deficit was the highest concern, a joint political effort focused on future economic growth is emerging. The approach? To rewrite the corporate tax rules, with the goals of simplification and lowering the tax rates. Here’s why this action could be a boon – to the US... »

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How to Earn IPO Profits from the Inside

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011
How to Earn IPO Profits from the Inside

No, you don’t have to buy private shares of Facebook. There is a more diversified, less risky (and possibly more profitable) approach. Not seen since the 1960s have private investors had access to IPO gains from the issuer’s side. Here’s the story: »

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/Quick Point/ – 2010 Stock Market Set to Music

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011
/Quick Point/ – 2010 Stock Market Set to Music

In a series of 5 weekday notes, this piano composition matches the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s 2010 performance. »

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Outlook 2011: Growth and a Return to Normality

Monday, January 3rd, 2011
Outlook 2011: Growth and a Return to Normality

Commentators say 2010 was a year of “unexpected” economic and market gains in the face of worries, concerns and reversals. That’s because those pundits allowed 2009’s uncertainties to carry over into their thinking. Looking for the next big, bad event produced numerous false warnings and unfulfilled dire predictions. 2011’s outlook is for growth and... »

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