Monthly Archives: December 2017

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This discussion will get to trump’s tax cuts and how they fit in with the present day financial situation. But first it is necessary to report on Janet Yellen. Yellen, on her way out as Fed Chairman, affirmed the New Normal in response to Neel Kashkari’s fear of rising 10 year rates. She had this to say:…

Bitcoin Conspiracy Theory

If you’re like me you must be wondering why there is so much media obsession around Bitcoin even though its market cap is just $300 billion, which amounts to only about 1/3 the size of Apple Inc. And, more importantly, why the U.S. Government and Federal Reserve have become so enamored with cryptocurrencies. Up until…

Portfolio Update December 2017

Another month has passed on my dividend income journey and I want to give you a short update on my portfolio for mid-December 2017. Currently, the portfolio has already reached a size of 58 058.12 EUR. The portfolio contains 31 companies and three ETF’s so far. Changes in my Portfolio It is the first time that…

Semiconductors Force Short Covering

Shorts holding on to their short positions in the Semiconductor Index on Friday were made cover today. Today offered a positive break of the 50-day MA with a gap move. Technicals improved although there is still some work to do to change the MACD and Stochastics to a bullish ‘buy’ trigger.   The Russell 2000…

What’s Keeping The German Grand Coalition Talks Alive?

Background Heading into the last election, SPD failed to distinguish itself. Voters reacted appropriately, abandoning SPD, leading to its worst performance ever. When SPD initially declined the opportunity to form a government, Merkel attempted a three-way coalition of CDU/CSU, FDP, and the Greens. Differences were irreconcilable, and FDP broke off discussion. Under pressure from the…

Irrational Exuberance Echo?

Video length: 00:09:53 Stocks rally up to new all time highs today. Many are using Alan Greenspan’s phrase of Irrational “Exuberance” of the 90s. In tonight’s video let’s analyze what happened then and compare it to today. What should you be watching out for to know if a market top is about to happen? Understanding…

When Even A 3-Year Old Pilots Market Profits

The weekend Daily ended with, “This week, let Transportation (or to keep with the analogy, the Millennium Falcon) be your Hans Solo and guide you to the next galaxy.”  Furthermore, I stated, “Literally every day, the recent top performer of the Modern Family-Transportation (IYT), has broadcasted the day’s sentiment.” Monday begins with the bulls flying…

Tomorrow’s Trade: Short ATUS On IPO Lockup Expiration

Tomorrow, December 19, 2017 concludes the 180-day lockup period on Altice USA, Inc. (ATUS). When the lockup period ends tomorrow, pre-IPO shareholders, directors, and executives will have the chance to sell their more than 233.0 million outstanding shares. The potential for a sudden increase in stock available in the open market may cause a significant decrease in…