We have a huge economic calendar. While employment data will get most of the attention, there are also important reports on ISM manufacturing, personal income, PCE prices, consumer confidence and auto sales. Earnings season continues with another big week of reports. In normal times these topics would provide plenty to think about. Nowadays, none of […]
The economic calendar is light. Most of the “financial” news flow relates to non-core stories. Of the various geo-political themes, there is one that is most significant for investors. Expect pundits to be asking: Is it time for investors to worry about a trade war? Last Week Recap In my last edition of WTWA I […]
What if you faced a life-threatening risk? Would you have a plan? No one could do it better than my friend, Norman Beck, who told his story in this terrific TED talk. Norman combines emotion, insight, inspiration, and humor. I promise that you will both enjoy and learn. Norman did several things right: He […]
There are many events that should cause us to learn, but no one seems to be paying attention. These are things in my notebook. All are interesting, but not providing enough for a full article. If you spend a minute thinking about these questions, you will be a stronger investor, but there might not be […]
Here at “A Dash” I recommend that you join me in reading widely and critically. Most people do not have the time for this, so let me offer a few suggestions for a 2010 review. I want to have a little fun with this, but there are some good investment insights. These are the “Ten […]