And so it goes… It takes away again… More of the same headlines and then we got hit with not one but two new headlines… that sent the Dow careening… falling more than 540 pts from Wednesday’s evenings close. The first one: “Biden Offers ‘Build Back Better’ Plan to Revive the Economy” – it was [...]

Things you need to know: Asian stocks rise, Europe a bit cautious and US futures suggest a mixed review US cases spike yet investors plow on – Nasdaq makes a new high Earnings begin on Tuesday – with JPM, C and WFC leading the way Expect more churn until that happens – Are Gold and [...]

And here we go sports fans… the market  gives, it takes away and then it gives again… Stocks rallied on Wednesday even in light of weaker European markets, rising coronavirus cases, new lockdown demands across some of America’s biggest cities, concern over a return to normal and ahead of what is expected to be weak [...]

Things you need to know: Markets are just consolidating ahead of earnings Virus cases continue to surge and states continue to decide what to do Earnings to begin next week – investors/traders are bracing for what’s next Try the Linguine with Summer Squash – simple, easy and always good for you Ok, Ok, Ok… Global [...]

Things you need to know: Everyone just slow down and take a breath Virus cases continue to spread NVAX becomes the latest recipient of gov’t money to create, test and produce a vaccine by January – stock is up 50% in early trading – a $2 billion KISS in value Central banks stay the course [...]

Things you need to know: Virus cases top 50,000 daily – and markets are surging! Economic data better than expected causing investors to re-think what’s happening Hong Kong rallies 2.8% even as China imposes new law and begins arrests Oil tops $40 barrel again as demand projections increase! (Hello???) Try the Spinach Salad with Grapes [...]

Things you need to know: As we get ready to celebrate the 4th of July – and America’s independence – I want to share this piece about the NYSE with you. It is a wonderful reminder of the role that the capital markets play in our lives and it is a very dear to my heart [...]

Things you need to know: Can the headlines get any more anxious? Will FB finally LISTEN to the screams for decency? Or will big Companies continue to boycott FB and ‘the gram’? What about that Biden/Democrat sweep? Who is she? The new VP? Cases do increase but watch hospitalizations/deaths for the real definition. Try the [...]

Things you need to know: US states weigh new slowdowns – TX is the first to halt further re-openings Yes, virus cases are up in the younger crowd – but deaths continue to fall FED clamps down on the banks post the stress tests European markets are higher – despite the news while US futures [...]