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Emerging Markets Trigger Selloff – What You Should Do Right Now

By David Nelson, CFA Last week the Bulls fumbled the ball and Bears seized the opportunity to put some points on the board. It’s too early for end zone dances but I see a lot of high fives on their side of the field, while the rest of us brush off the dirt and get […]

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Emerging Markets Trigger Selloff in U.S.

http://youtu.be/LWJHKRt8bb4 David shares some advice for investors concerned about Friday’s market sell-off that started in the emerging markets.

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The Wall Street Movie Release Indicator Exposed!

By David Nelson, CFA In the last couple of weeks talking heads have come up with some very novel ways to predict the next market crash or downturn. Ranking right at the top in popularity is; “The Wall Street Movie Release Indicator.” With charts and pictures of your favorite actors and movie posters, disciples of […]

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CNBC Panel from the Floor of the NYSE

http://youtu.be/BL5xyPS7vXw David talks about the recent market action from the floor of the NYSE with the CNBC team.

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Yahoo COO Exit – Severance – Stock Options & Dead Presidents

By David Nelson, CFA After just 15 months on the job, Henrique de Castro, Yahoo’s Chief Operating Officer is being shown the exit. Rumors have been flying that he might be forced out and now it seems that will be as soon as today. Henrique was one of CEO Marissa Mayer’s first hires. Coming from […]

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Alpha Select Portfolio Mid-Month Update

By David Nelson, CFA Markets have had a rocky start to 2014 but I haven’t been shaken from my bullish perch. Monday’s fall was on the heels of a Goldman (GS) report labeling the market as overvalued and yesterday’s bounce was off of an in-line quarter from JP Morgan (JPM). Helping push the index higher […]

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CBS, FOX, ABC & NBC WILL EXIT BROADCAST TV!

By David Nelson, CFA On Friday, the Supreme Court agreed to rule on a dispute between television broadcasters and internet startup Aereo. Backed by Barry Diller’s InterActiveCorp (IAC), Aereo uses an array of small antennas to stream over the air television signals to their subscribers. If Aereo succeeds in our highest court you can bet […]

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Unemployment is Higher than you Think!

David discusses the Labor Participation Rate which is now hitting 36 year lows. The truth is many Americans have been out of work so long they’ve just given up.

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