Category: US Stocks
Why Walmart Could be a Better Investment Than Amazon
I like to invest in businesses with real tangible asset backing. Slow and steady investment in quality assets will win the race in the end. That’s why Walmart has something Amazon can’t catch.
Why Investing in Uber Is a Bad Idea
This is nothing short of mind-boggling. Sales continue to climb, yet Uber continues to post losses. Why? Clearly, the company is dropping prices to maintain their market share. Here’s why this strategy isn’t sustainable…
A Big Loser from the US Government Shutdown
This is now the longest government shutdown in US history, and no one has any clue as to how much longer it will last.
Why the Future of Netflix Looks as Grim as Japan’s
Japan needs to make some structural changes. If they don’t they’ll be left severely disappointed, much like the investors buying Netflix today.
Has Buffett Lost His Touch?
Buffett remains an idol of mine and I’d give my right arm to be a tenth as good as he is at picking stocks. But that doesn’t mean he’s perfect.
Should You Stay or Exit the US Market?
‘Should I stay or go?’ Versions of this question have been asked of me more times than I can remember in the past few weeks.
This Could Be Worse Than 1929
The stock market may have resumed its selloff sooner than we expected.The Dow fell 660 points after Apple announced weak sales — mostly in China.
The Fed Has the Shakes
Central banks have no economic magic. No financial panaceas. No money miracles. They can’t really make an economy run better.
Good News About the Coming Crash
The last leaves are falling from the trees. And the last days of December are counting down, like the quiet moments before an execution.
What We Said to a Group of DC Elite
We have a bubble economy, not an economy on a solid footing of rising wages, productivity, sales, and profits. The boom we have enjoyed is largely fake.
Dow 10,000
Trump will do whatever he can to keep prices rising on Wall Street — by talking up the economy with his usual mixture of real bravura and counterfeit facts.
How the Feds Wasted $5 Trillion
Polls show Americans hold the military in the highest esteem. But for all the money and status, are Americans safer? And against what enemy?
Stay Away from the Newest ‘Must Have’ Stock
Lotteries are crappy investments. I think everyone will agree with that. But does that stop millions of people from buying tickets every week? The same could be said about stocks.
The Best Stock Investors: Dead People
Stocks are greatly overrated. You could have bought the whole Dow in 1928 for 10 ounces of gold. Then use those same 10 ounces to buy the Dow again in 2013.
Investors Are Going to Get Scalped
The US dollar is fake money. And the Fed lends it out at fake rates. This is why corporate, consumer, and government debt is so high.