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In stocks, there’s no such thing as “perfect” but this is about as good a setup chart as you’lll find. I’d thought this one would hold off and be a great play on the leadup to the 2007 NFL season. Perhaps March Madness is madder than usual at their stores this year?
Regardless, […]

I know you’ve gotten some of this junk in your email inbox.

With news that the SEC is coming after the newest generation of ridiculous penny stock hypsters, I couldn’t help but recall the days at my last employer when these things came streaming in.. on the fax machine! (They somehow always landed on my desk […]

For once, a post not about the stock market…
I have not found great responses to my (albeit limited) marketing efforts the past few months.. and in addition to very average salesmanship, I’m getting a sinking suspicion why.
A recent survey revealing many affluent investors’ lack of knowledge and interest — and also perception of risk — […]

While on vacation in Jackson Hole last week, a client inquired why — after mostly dodging the waterfall selloff 2 weeks ago — their Absolute Return account hadn’t participated in the 3 day rally from Monday 3/19 thru Wednesday 3/21.
My email response:
First, on a daily chart — my primary timeframe for gauging the health of […]

As far as the public is concerned, good times must be back again in the stock market. Lower-grade mortgage loan meltdown? Who cares?
CNBC took real pleasure flashing “breaking news” of new all time highs for the Dow Jones Indusitral Average during the last 5-6 months.. to the point of annoying […]

Watching the daily Wallstrip.com video is an enjoyable part of my routine. You can find these videos on the sidebar of ManyPeaks.com
In a fun 3-5 minute nightly segment, host Lindsay Campbell finds, details, and usually mocks a timely cultural trend. Then she relates it to the stock trading world. I love supporting […]

I was wrong.
Thankfully opinions do not always reflect results. The story of this recent trade for our ManyPeaks Absolute Return accounts in the Dow Jones Transportation index (symbol IYT) reflects that fact.
I really liked both the fundamentals and chart of this sector, and bought the first position in anticipation of a cup/handle pattern occurring. […]