Monthly Archives: June 2017

US Sector ETF Performance – June 9

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Global Risk Monitor – June 9

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Volatility Returns (to the NASDAQ)

At around 2 pm (New York) Friday, we see the Nasty (NASDAQ 100 futures) trading down over 3 percent and the Dow and S&P500 relatively flat.  The FANG stocks, including Apple, were getting shellacked I recall a few weeks ago … Continue reading

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Headline of the Day: Bookies Swallow the Doughnut Again

Bookies declare the U.K. election is all over but the shouting Bookies now give Theresa May, Tories an 85% chance to win an outright majority.   –  Market Watch, June 8, 2017  

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The Pinball Wizards

Ever since I was a young boy, I’ve followed basketball. From ‘Frisco down to Oakland The ‘Dubs can whip them all But I ain’t seen nothing like them In any roundball hall… That Steph,KD, Dray and Klay kid Sure play … Continue reading

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Chart and Quote of the Day: Death and Uncle Joe

One death is a tragedy; one million is a statistic.  — Joseph Stalin Man, our spending priorities are out of whack.   Connect the dots.

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Strange Currencies and Barter 101

Once upon a time, currencies had intrinsic value.  But now the dollar slouches towards Bethlehem  Wampum. Ever wonder where the term “buck” comes from? As in “Ray Nichols, you owe me 100 bucks for our bet the Golden State Warriors would … Continue reading

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US Sector ETF Performance – June 2

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Global Risk Monitor – June 2

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