Entries tagged "volatility"
Workhorse vs Racehorse
With the Facebook IPO looming we begin to get questions like “should we buy this” or statements like “I want some of that.” Well, first of all IPOs are not open to the public. The are usually for the underwriting bank to sell to its clients1. More importantly, however, this...
moreMarket Outlook - December 2011
As we come to a close of another year and the dust has settled a bit, let’s take a look back and recap what transpired. This year can be summed up with one word: VOLATILE. I have written quite a bit about volatility this year because triple digit swings in...
moreThe Market Playground
Let me preface this by saying that I am basing this post on nothing more than what I can logically determine through my own observations so take it for what it’s worth. The swings in the market that we have seen lately are....well crazy. Not just the daily swings either. The...
moreMarket Outlook - May 2011
I can’t recall a month where things were so up and down on a daily basis and no I am not talking about the weather J. I think it is safe to say spring is FINALLY here. The month of April is near complete and the major indices are up anywhere from 2.54% (S&P 500)...
moreMarket Outlook - March 2011
Well, don’t look now, but the market is starting to show the dreaded “VOLATILITY” again. Up triple digit points one day, down triple digit points the next. It has been a common theme during March. While most companies are still reporting good earnings and giving solid guidance, the unrest in...
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