Author Archives: MN Gordon

Where the Stock Market Must Go

Posted on March 11, 2014 by MN Gordon

“May you live in interesting times,” goes the ancient Chinese proverb.  While this sounds like a blessing at first…it’s really not.  Rather, it’s a curse. Without a doubt, we live in interesting times.  Events unfold in sequences so rapid no … Continue reading →

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A Buy Low Sell High Opportunity?

Posted on March 7, 2014 by MN Gordon

Russian stocks, as measured by the Market Vectors Russia ETF (NYSE: RSX), are down 15 percent year-to-date.  On Monday alone, when it looked like President Vladimir Putin had lost his marbles, the RSX dropped 10 percent.  On Tuesday, however, following … Continue reading →

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How the Fed Works to Spoil Your Retirement

Posted on March 4, 2014 by MN Gordon

Chicago Fed President Charles Evans wants inflation above 2 percent.  Somehow he thinks this will strengthen the economy and bring about full employment.  To Evans, more inflation will result in greater demand…and greater demand means more jobs. Fed policy, according … Continue reading →

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The Mark Zuckerberg Indicator

Posted on February 28, 2014 by MN Gordon

Spotting absurdities is both enjoyable and entertaining.  Can you imagine a more agreeable vocation?  For what could be more flattering than pointing and laughing at a mob of your peers as they stomp and pant in unison like boobs on … Continue reading →

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