Category: Commentary

While most people brag about their winners and hide their losers, we spend ~80% of our time on the positions that have not yet moved and ~20% on the ones that are working.  We will not cover recent successful earnings results from BAX, C, BAC, EL, GOOS or CCI this week. DIS was a nice beat as well, so we will not spend much time on it either. Continue reading “Vans Also-Rans? Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…”

On Wednesday evening, I joined Phil Yin on CGTN America to discuss Boeing Earnings, the Fed, Markets and more.  Thanks to Phil and Ryan Gallagher for having me on.  In the segment I referenced Mel Books famous line, “it’s good to be the King!” from his 1981 film “History of the World part I.”  Find out why “it’s good to be the king” and why “competition is for suckers” here: Continue reading ““It’s Good To Be The King” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…”

“Proud Mary” is a song by American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival written by John Fogerty. It was released as a single in January 1969 by Fantasy Records and on the band’s second studio album, Bayou Country. The song became a major hit in the United States, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1969, the first of five singles to peak at No. 2 for the group.  (Wikipedia) Continue reading ““Proud Mary” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…”

On Tuesday, I joined the MoneyShow “Virtual Accredited Investor Conference” to present “Turnaround Tom’s Top Picks and Outlook for 2024.”  Thanks to Mike Larson, Debbie Osborne and Shelly Coyle for having me on: Continue reading “Citi Never Sleeps – Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…”

Our article of the week and podcast is going out a day early this week as I will be traveling to Dallas for my eldest daughter’s Olympic Development Program in Water Polo.  On Friday afternoon, I will have a window of time open from 11am-4pm, when I am meeting with existing clients and new clients.  If you are a prospective investor and would like to meet on Friday afternoon in Dallas, Plano, Frisco or somewhere in-between reach out here. Continue reading “Disney Deja Vu Stock Market…”

Fox Business

On Thursday, after last week’s podcast|videocast, I joined Kelly O’Grady on Fox Business – The Claman Countdown.  In this segment we discussed 2024 market outlook, Small (and Mid Caps), why Fed Cuts (this round) are NOT bearish, Cooper Standard updates and more.  Thanks to Jake Mack and Kelly for having me on: Continue reading ““Hedge or No Hedge?” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…”

Market Overview

CNBC – London

This morning I joined Karen Tso and Arabile Gumede on CNBC London to discuss my 2024 outlook and a lot more…

Thanks to Chris Kang, Karen and Arabile for having me on: Continue reading ““The Last Shall Be First” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…”

Short Term Pain (maybe)?

Yesterday’s sell-off in equity markets coincided with another weak Treasury bond auction. That minor catalyst was compounded by the low liquidity of holiday markets.

Friday’s Core PCE inflation numbers should put the final nail in the coffin for any Fed Cut doubters.  I doubt you will see any more officials paraded out (with a straight face) to try to walk back Powell’s dovish pivot after Friday’s print.

There is good instinct from many market participants that we’ve come “too far, too fast” – in recent weeks – and must now have a correction.  They are probably right – to a degree…  Here’s what they are looking at: Continue reading ““Rally Over or Just Beginning?” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…”