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21Sep10:33 amEST
No Love Lost in This Sector
In the ongoing battle between cabbies and private car social startups, TAXI sure has got its clock clean in recent quarters with the rise of Uber. This morning, though, the stock is rallying on reports the firm going private. The last time we looked at TAXI (which finances those valuable taxi medallions), a few quarters ago, saw us focusing on...
20Sep2:33 pmEST
Weekend Overview and Analysis 09/20/15 {Video}
The following video is a brief, condensed version of the full-length Weekend Video Strategy Session which I present each weekend to members of Market Chess Subscription Services . In the longer version, I offer tons of actionable trade ideas, educational content, and in-depth objective analysis across all markets. Please click here for...
19Sep9:03 pmEST
Saturday Night at Market Chess Cinemas
Big Night (1996) details how tough the restaurant business can be, even for two talented Italian brothers who cook their native cuisine in America. As the title indicates, the brothers gamble on one “big night” to try to save their teetering restaurant. The characters and dialogue are compelling, as the film pulls you in to the other side of...
19Sep11:55 amEST
The REAL Sin City of the Wild West
Speculation was, of course, always front and center during the the expansion of the American Frontier. Before Las Vegas, there was Deadwood which, I am sure, most of you know from the terrific HBO series of the same name last decade. The following documentary makes for an interesting Saturday viewing, piecing together the rampant, at times...
18Sep3:52 pmEST
BTFD TV Appearance
Here was my appearance on BTFD.tv with my friend and Market Chess Subscription Services member, @iuubob. As always, it was an enjoyable time and I hope you find the discussion worthwhile. Have a great weekend!
18Sep12:41 pmEST
Chirping Away in a Quiet Forest
Since the gap down this morning, we have a grinding session on many fronts, with the market a bit apparently hungover from yesterday afternoon's fireworks. Some interesting stocks are showing relative strength, though, including Twitter. TWTR continues to be controversial on many fronts, int terms of their management and potential long-term...
18Sep10:38 amEST
Guarded from Danger
The ongoing issue for this market is whether glamorous Nasdaq growth leaders will continue to be shielded from broad market volatility and some of the carnage we are now seeing in financials. Specifically, AMZN CMG FB GOOGL PCLN TSLA UA are not only barely lower this morning, but have suffered very little, if no, technical damage in the face...
17Sep5:09 pmEST
Stock Market Recap 09/17/15 {Video}
The following video is a brief, condensed version of the Stock Market Recap which I present each evening to members of Market Chess Subscription Services . In the longer version, I offer tons of actionable trade ideas, educational content, and in-depth objective analysis across all markets. If you enjoy my videos and blog posts, then please...
17Sep2:44 pmEST
Uncertainty and Fog in the Forecast
With the Fed taking a pass on raising rates, there is an even more colorable argument to now be made that they are essentially "trapped" from raising, or at least they feel as though they are. The old axiom is that markets tend to hate uncertainty. And with the Fed stand pat there seems to be even more confusion as to when they will tighten,...
17Sep12:45 pmEST
The Hunt for Red Bonds in October
The multi-decade bull run in Treasuries is another facet of the Fed decision today, in terms of keying off rates on the 10-year. I still think another move over 3% would signal a major sea change. Recently, bonds now, bonds have been grinding lower since a dramatic spike up and reversal on August 24th, coinciding with the flash down in...