Markets

Jun 21, 2012 at 10:46

Despite significant evidence of a possible bullish turn in stocks, we also have evidence supporting a measured approach relative to what appears to be a bottoming process. We have presented…

Jun 21, 2012 at 10:17

Shortly after noon Eastern Time yesterday, multiple articles and other media coverage began of the U.S. Federal Reserve announcement that ...

Jun 21, 2012 at 08:44

The previous post of the same title was put up by a bemused blogger to express the idea that the big brains on the FOMC must think we are a…

Jun 21, 2012 at 07:02

By many counts, the market is getting into over bought territory. If a market can remain overbought, it's obviously very bullish. Keep an eye on bonds, which are holding this…

Jun 21, 2012 at 06:32

Finally the major event risk agenda is out of the way. Shortly we will know how much more upside inertia can be achieved with an EWP that is so far…

Jun 20, 2012 at 20:36

Gold and silver have taken more of a back seat over the past 12 months because of their lack of performance after topping out in 2011. Since then prices have…

Jun 20, 2012 at 20:35

For the past few months depositors have been emptying their Greek and Spanish bank accounts and moving the funds to safer places like Germany and Switzerland. This is not surprising.…

Jun 20, 2012 at 15:33

So in the end, we got about what I expected from the Fed. Operation Twist was extended, and actually a bit more than I thought they would be able to…

Jun 20, 2012 at 15:19

"I have seen a grievous evil under the sun; wealth hoarded to the harm of its owners." ~ Ecclesiastes 5:13. Most people still get it. Hardly anyone dares guess where…

Jun 20, 2012 at 15:16

Founded in 1887, H.B. Fuller Co (FUL) is a world leader in adhesives and specialty chemicals. H.B. Fuller has generated an above-average growth rate, although results have been somewhat cyclical…