“As Bad As It Gets” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…

In 1997, Jack Nicholson co-starred with Helen Hunt in a movie called, “As Good As it Gets.”  When it comes to markets, you want to be a SELLER when things are “As Good As it Gets.”  However, it pays to be a BUYER when things are “As Bad As it Gets.” Continue reading ““As Bad As It Gets” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…”

The G7 “Double Down” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…

Einstein once said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”  That’s exactly what the G7 decided to do when they published their communique on Tuesday and drove the Dow down ~500 points and energy prices UP. Continue reading “The G7 “Double Down” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…”

“Should’ve Been Me” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…

For those of you who have been on Twitter for some time, you are aware this header image meme has been around for a while. We adapted it to embody the dilemma US managers are facing as we enter a world where the West continues to tighten policy (to slow consumption), while China and Japan keep the full pedal to the medal – easing monetary and fiscal policy – in an effort to dramatically increase consumption. Continue reading ““Should’ve Been Me” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…”

The “TGIF” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…

On Tuesday, I joined Liz Claman on Fox Business – the Claman Countdown – to discuss inflation.  For those of you wondering what our new “auto-parts supplier” position was in the last few weeks, I broke it on Liz’s show (below).  Thanks to Liz and Ellie Terrett for having me on:
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“Chip Shot” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…

As I shared on recent podcast|videocast‘s, I started playing golf again after many years.  My swing has come back – so now it’s just putting the time in.  But to really score, I’m going to have to work on my short game aka chipping and putting to get my feel back. Continue reading ““Chip Shot” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…”