27
Mar
2008
The best strategy for profitable trading in any market
Posted by John as Investing & Trading, strategy and tactics
It’s basically the “old style” hedge fund strategy, and many modern day hedge funds follow the equity long short or “equity hedge” strategy. But don’t let the name fool you… even though this strategy plays both long and short sides it should not
26
Mar
2008
8 Stocks for your shorting pleasure
Posted by John as Stock Picks & Portfolio
Looking for a few stocks to go short as the bear market continues to run its course? check out these below, as of the morning of Wednesday, March 26th. The usual disclaimers apply, I take absolutely no responsibility and you have to make your own entry/exit calls. If you know how to make [...]
26
Mar
2008
Consumer Confidence Drops to Lowest Since 1973
Posted by John as Market Action
Consumer confidence plunged to 64.5 in March, the lowest level in about 35 years. Since December, the index has dropped 29% or 26.1 points. “Confidence in the state of the economy continues to fade,” said Lynn Franco of the Conference Board Consumer Research Center. “Looking ahead, consumers’ outlook for business conditions, the job market and [...]
26
Mar
2008
Goldman sees $1.2 trillion global credit loss
Posted by John as Market Action
Maybe the economy is getting closer to bottoming out, the news is becoming even more negative:
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs forecasts global credit losses stemming from the current market turmoil will reach $1.2 trillion, with Wall Street accounting for nearly 40 percent of the losses.
U.S. leveraged institutions, which include banks, brokers-dealers, hedge funds and [...]
18
Mar
2008
Jim Cramer: typical wall street con man
Posted by John as Market Action
When you understand the flawed institutions we operate in, stuff like this comes as no surprise…it has been going on for ages….
13
Mar
2008
Nothin but a short covering rally
Posted by John as Market Action
The recent gains in equities were nothing more than a quick short covering rally in a longer bear market, and a chance to increase short exposure…. Thursday will be a very “red” day.
03
Mar
2008
Investing Like A Mercenary Guerilla
Posted by John as Investing & Trading, strategy and tactics
Awhile back I wrote that “The US government is becoming more wasteful, more inefficient, and more socialistic every day. It is thenature of most governments throughout history to do this…. What we must do is reframe these problems into opportunities. How? By understanding the political & economic institutions that we live in, we can utilize [...]