Dow 30,000 – What could possibly go wrong?
By David Nelson, CFA CMT Tuesday November 24th the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 30,000 for the first time. That’s a long way from its first close of 40.94 May 26, 1896. Today’s Dow looks a lot different than the original 12 companies. Even General Electric (GE) was kicked out of the index in […]
Inflation Expectations Rising
David joins Fox Business anchor Charles Payne to discuss the recent market correction
Market Jumps on Hot Inflation Number
David weighs in on the market’s dramatic recovery on the heels of a hotter than expected inflation report.
Half Time Report – Alpha Select Performance Update
Alpha Select – June 2014 Update *Alpha Select – MTD +2.53% YTD +10.04% **S&P 500 – MTD +1.91% YTD +6.96% * Net of Fees ** Includes Dividends By David Nelson, CFA June was a solid month for markets and marks the half-way point for 2014. Alpha Select finished with another strong showing hitting double digit returns […]
Inflation Geopolitical Risks Ahead?
http://youtu.be/GrqZafX6WUg David does an in depth interview with BNN host Catherine Murray on a range of issues.
David Nelson – Janet Yellen Confirmation & Her Challenge for 2014
David discusses the Senate’s confirmation of Janet Yellen who becomes the first woman to chair the Fed in its 100 year history. David also elaborates on the biggest challenge she faces in 2014
Janet Yellen – Her First Challenge in 2014
By David Nelson, CFA Last night the Senate confirmed Janet Yellen as the next Fed Chairwoman. The confirmation was never in doubt but Fed watchers were all curious as to how large the margin would be. Many believed the no votes might be as high as 30, matching exiting Chairman Bernanke. With a vote of […]