Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth

Mike Tyson – “Everyone has plan until they get punched in the mouth” By David Nelson, CFA A punch square in the jaw from Mike Tyson is probably how most traders felt when they rang the closing bell Friday. Down at the open after a better than expected jobs number, good news became bad news […]

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As good as it gets?

By David Nelson, CFA No other way to put it. A monster week for stocks and as the media points out, the best start for the market since 1987. Before we all take a stress pill it’s important to note that despite the crash, 1987 was an up year. 9 trading days into the month […]

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JPM joins the list of companies who think the economy is improving

JPM, DIS & VZ join the list of companies raising wages. “You can’t take it back”

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Shutdown!

By David Nelson, CFA Equity markets pushed higher last week despite the prospects of a government shutdown on Friday. Right on cue the Elephants and the Donkeys failed in their mandate as the Washington Circus came to a screeching halt. It’s unlikely it will last for any length of time but with each day that […]

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2018 Bull Market – This goes way beyond tax reform!

By David Nelson, CFA Just 9 trading days into the year 2018 is one of the best starts I’ve seen in my career. I’m sure everyone is getting out their Trader’s Almanac but for now let’s just agree it’s been good. Of course, the next question is how long will the good times roll? 2017 was obviously […]

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NAFTA – Will the U.S. Walk Away

Will Trump pull out of NAFTA negotiations. David discusses with i24 News anchor Michelle Makori.

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Rumors China Ready to Halt U.S. Debt Purchases

David joins i24 News host Michele Makori to discuss unnamed sources saying Chinese officials considering a halt of U.S. debt purchases.

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Strong start for 2018 as business optimism rises

David weighs in on the first trading day of 2018

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