Weekly Roundup: What We’re Watching as Markets Get Jiggy
We locked in massive gains on two positions and added to two beaten-down holdings.
Tracking 21 Signals Across 10 of Our Investing Themes
Let’s scan through the headlines for the stories of the week that speak to our Pro Portfolio holdings.
Weekly Roundup: Peace Deal, Warsh Arrives, and the Portfolio Moves Ahead
We closed three positions, began a new one, and added to two others. Plus, we look ahead to the potentially most impactful earnings report next week.
The Reversal in Financials (Part Deux)
The “reversal” in financials continues:
* JPMorgan ($JPM) -$5.30 after being +$6. Wally Deemer confirmed to me a possible downside day if things stay the same
* Short Morgan Stanley ($MS) is about even on the day after being +$5 in the early going (added $228.47)
* Short Goldman Sachs ($GS) is +$4 after being +$26 (added at $1,119)
* American Express ($AXP) -$2 after being +$7
And so on and so forth…
Position: Short GS (VS), MS (VS)
May Retail Sales Offer Positives for Multiple Holdings — and Especially One
Let’s break down May retail sales report and its implications for the economy and the Pro Portfolio.
Here Come the MANGOS: 8 Key Items Shaping the Stock Market Wednesday
U.S.-Iran peace draft, dollar strength, falling oil, Warsh’s debut, and other headlines are moving stocks this morning.
People Are Worried About the SOX. The Transports Might Be the Bigger Worry.
The SOX are tracing out a possible double top. Or a pennant. We don’t know yet. But Transports are following oil, which is down.
Amex Makes Another Move to Expand Member Benefits
Here’s the real reason, though, why the shares are rising.
Weekly Roundup: Portfolio Maintains Lead as Select Holdings Do the Heavy Lifting
We added to three holdings and started a new position during a roller-coaster week for the market.
A Big Rally Thursday. How Did Sentiment Change?
A big down day yesterday, followed by a rally today. Let’s check in to see how investors are feeling.