Category Archives: Stock Market

The Best Time to Squirrel Away Some Nuts

Posted on April 3, 2015 by MN Gordon

“Sell in May and go away,” goes the old Wall Street adage.  The general rule is to sell stocks on May 1, hold cash through the summer and into the fall, and then re-enter the stock market on Halloween Day.  … Continue reading →

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How to Cash In On the Economic Sweet Spot

Posted on March 27, 2015 by MN Gordon

By all accounts, the U.S. stock market is expensive.  Not only is it hitting new nominal highs, its valuations are also off the charts.  How can one tell? Fortunately, there are several metrics to guide us.  The Shiller’s Cyclically Adjusted … Continue reading →

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What Comes After the Boom

Posted on March 24, 2015 by MN Gordon

Last week Fed Chair Janet Yellen opted to keep the Fed’s zero interest rate policy in place.  Wall Street cheered the news and bid stock prices up to near record levels.  After more than six years, and over $3 trillion … Continue reading →

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Bet Against the House at Your Peril

Posted on March 13, 2015 by MN Gordon

The stock market’s on edge.  After dropping 278 points last Friday and climbing back 139 points on Monday…the DOW purged 332 points on Tuesday.  Wednesday the DOW gave back another 27.  By yesterday the storm had past.  Sunny skies were … Continue reading →

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