“Hedge or No Hedge?” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…

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)…”

“Rally Over or Just Beginning?” 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)…”

“Devices and Door Handles” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…

On Monday, I joined Nicole Petallides on the Schwab Network (live from the NYSE) to discuss market outlook into year-end and 2024, as well as two stock picks.  Thanks to Nicole, Kaitlyn Crist, Heidi Schultz and Meaghan Grealish for having me on:

As we wind down an amazing earnings season, I’m trying to highlight the results from 1-2 companies per week that we have talked about on our weekly podcast|videocast(s).  Today we’ll do a deep dive on BAX and AAP: Continue reading ““Devices and Door Handles” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…”

“LONG Santa, SHORT the Grinch” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…

On Wednesday, I joined Julie Hyman and Brian Sozzi on Yahoo! Finance to discuss an untold (under-covered) story about Charlie Munger and the future of Berkshire Hathaway.  This story was our inspiration for buying BIG in Cooper Standard (CPS) in May 2022.  Thanks to Justin Oliver, Julie and Brian for having me on: Continue reading ““LONG Santa, SHORT the Grinch” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…”

“Next Thing You Know” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…

“Next Thing You Know” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Jordan Davis. It was released on February 21, 2023.  It was nominated for the Country Music Association Award for Single, Song and Video of the Year at the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards. (wikipedia) Continue reading ““Next Thing You Know” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…”