Category: Commentary

As I stated in recent weeks’ podcast|videocast(s), we continue to maintain 100% of our tactical semiconductors short/hedge and added a “long bonds” TLT call spread (out of our derivative bucket).  The combined positions have EV (expected max value) of between 5x-8.45x.

When we zoomed out weeks ago, it was our view that the semiconductor sector had gotten a bit ahead of itself – in the short term.  When everyone starts chasing the same “shiny objects” pain is bound to come.  It’s has: Continue reading “More Work To Do? Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…”

On Tuesday, I joined the amazing Liz Claman on Fox Business.  Continue reading ““All Done or More to Come?” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…”

On Tuesday morning I joined Kristen Scholer at the NYSE to discuss Market Outlook, Fed, Inflation, Earnings and a new long-term position we have initiated.  Thanks to Kristen, Cheddar, Kayla Hawkins and Rachel Pire for having me on: Continue reading “Time or Price? Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…”

Japanese equities have been all the rage in the last couple of years as the Bank of Japan agreed to be the unofficial Global liquidity provider – while the rest of the world tightened policy to arrest inflation.  The gig is up… Continue reading “Rising Sun or Fallen One? Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…”

On Tuesday afternoon I joined Charles Payne on Fox Business to discuss market indicators, market outlook and three positions.  Thanks to Charles, Nicholas Palazzo and Kayla Arestivo for having me on: Continue reading ““More to Grow or Time to Go?” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…”

In 1972, Stealers Wheel released the song “Stuck in the Middle with You.”
Continue reading ““Stuck in the Middle With You” Stock Market…”

This week’s article is going out early as I have an overnight flight tonight.

General Outlook

On Tuesday afternoon, following the inflation report, I joined Nicole Petallides on the Schwab Network to discuss general market outlook, Fed, Inflation, Hedging, Stocks and more.  Thanks to Nicole and Kaitlyn Crist for having me on: Continue reading ““Predator’s Ball” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…”

On Tuesday, I had the pleasure of joining Liz Claman on Fox Business the “Claman Countdown.”  I always love going on Liz’s show because she was the first one to ever give me a break on TV (~4.5 years ago now!).  I’m forever grateful.  Thanks to Liz and Kathryn Meyers for having me on. Continue reading ““Tool Time” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)…”