Category Archives: MN Gordon

Dark Clouds on the Horizon

Wow!  Just when we thought we’d seen it all, something fantastic happened.  What a delightful treat… The tiny island nation of Cyprus has the whole European continent welcoming spring with the frosted hearts of a December blizzard.  For a brief … Continue reading →

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On Price Distortions and Landmines

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan told CNBC on Friday that the Dow’s new highs and 10-day run were not the result of “irrational exuberance.”  On cue, the Dow took a 25 point nose dive…closing out the day with its … Continue reading →

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What’s Really Propelling the Stock Market Higher

Consumers are back at it…doing what they do best.  They’re buying stuff and they’re consuming it.  Moreover, they’re doing so at an accelerating rate. The Commerce Department reported on Wednesday that retail sales increased 1.1 percent in February, the largest … Continue reading →

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On the Good and Proper Way to Celebrate the New Bull Market

Something magical happened Tuesday.  The Dow Jones Industrial average closed at a new all-time high of 14,253…eclipsing its previous closing high of 14,164 set nearly five and a half years ago.  What a feat. Wall Street cheered.  Jim Cramer pumped … Continue reading →

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