Markets

Nov 15, 2002 at 00:00

Welcome to the bear market. While such a statement was considered ultra-heretical and worthy of intellectual stoning-to-death not too long ago, today after 32 agonizing months and trillions of dollars…

Nov 08, 2002 at 00:00

It all began after the closing bell last Friday afternoon, when the US government declared that it was probably done harassing Microsoft. Minutes later an announcement hit the wires indicating…

Nov 01, 2002 at 00:00

Capital, which should be a useful tool and nothing more, tends to evoke incredibly strong emotions. All kinds of crucial human needs and desires are somehow symbolized in capital. Foundationally,…

Oct 25, 2002 at 00:00

Because valuations of US equities have been high for a decade or so, the equivalent of "summer," Wall Street is spending vast sums of money to attempt to rationalize to…

Oct 18, 2002 at 00:00

Buy Low Sell High. That's it! The core essence of investing is exceedingly easy to comprehend. Even kids can wrap their minds around this simple idea and walk away with…

Oct 11, 2002 at 00:00

The private central bank of the United States, the so-called Federal Reserve, is always a contentious subject to discuss. Just like the ancient Islamic jihad against the Jews, abortion, or…

Oct 04, 2002 at 00:00

There are rock-solid, fundamental realities underlying both life and the markets. As each of us proceed through life and investing, we strive to understand and grasp the true fundamental realities…

Sep 27, 2002 at 00:00

As I have traded and observed the gold markets in recent years, it has become ever more apparent that the $325 region for the Ancient Metal of Kings is a…

Sep 20, 2002 at 00:00

Stock market crashes are really interesting phenomena and they can wreak great havoc, so it is not surprising that they have an almost legendary place of prominence in popular market…

Sep 13, 2002 at 00:00

One of the most popular stock index speculations on the planet today swirls around the US NASDAQ index. The NASDAQ was the very nexus of speculative excess in our recently…