Tag Archives: Stock Market

I Am Not Buying It…

Posted on March 9, 2013 by DRenegade

I am not buying the news concerning a NYSE disaster backup plan. Any event which would shutdown the New York Stock Exchange would be temporary in nature according to this report. With the “test” high frequency trades (HFTs) seen over … Continue reading →

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Reality Check by Simon Black: The Dow Jones Industrial Average vs. Bananas

Posted on March 8, 2013 by DRenegade

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, one of the key benchmarks of the US stock market, has soundly surpassed its all-time high. And most of the investing world is toasting their collective success and celebrating the recovery. It’s a funny thing, … Continue reading →

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Bernanke Accommodation: We Are in Trouble

Posted on March 5, 2013 by DRenegade
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The Last Time The Dow Was Here…

Posted on March 5, 2013 by DRenegade

“Mission Accomplished” – With CNBC now lost for countdown-able targets (though 20,000 is so close), we leave it to none other than Jim Cramer, quoting Stanley Druckenmiller, to sum up where we stand (oh and the following list of remarkable then-and-now macro, micro, … Continue reading →

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Market Plunges As European Crisis Is Back

Posted on February 25, 2013 by DRenegade

JPY saw a massive correction today – gaining 3% against the USD – its biggest single-day gain since May 2010 – dragging all the carry traders with it. S&P 500 futures volume exploded to its highest since the rally began in … Continue reading →

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Here Is the Reason for the Stock Market Rally

Posted on February 21, 2013 by DRenegade

From remarks by the Dick Fisher of the Dallas Fed: The Fed has artificially sustained markets Thank you for the admission, oh FOMC member. And to think just 4 years ago anyone accusing the Fed of using its “invisible hand” … Continue reading →

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Japan’s Stock Market Explosion

Posted on February 19, 2013 by DRenegade

The graph above from CNNFN.com shows the Nikkei 225 stock market increase for the past three months: up 23.31%. At this rate, their stock market would double in a little over one year. What excellent news accounts for this incredible … Continue reading →

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CNBC Announces Stock Market Highs

Posted on February 19, 2013 by DRenegade

CNBC announced today that our stock markets are reaching new highs. Almost. The Dow Jones topped out on October 9, 2007 at 14,165.53 and closed today at 14,035.67. But why quibble over 130 points when Happy Days are here again? … Continue reading →

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Stocks Over 14,000 – Too Good to Be True?

Posted on February 2, 2013 by DRenegade

The Dow Jones industrial average has crossed 14,000 and the US mainstream media is celebrating. Presumably the powers-that-be expect that short memories shall convince US consumers that the nation is back on track. It’s part of a larger dominant social theme, I guess, … Continue reading →

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Who Is Smarter: People Who Voted for Obama or People Who Are Still in the Stock Market?

Posted on January 22, 2013 by DRenegade

The stock market has reached a five year high. Congratulations: it took five years to regain your investment levels from five years ago (not considering inflation). In this same period of time, the price of gold has more than doubled … Continue reading →

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Did the Market Collapse Start?

Posted on December 29, 2012 by DRenegade

See additional comments on Tea Party Nation. The stock market was down 158.20 yesterday (December 28th): the fifth straight day of losses. There are two very important facts concerning the stock market shown below in two charts below from CNNMoney.com. … Continue reading →

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The Real Crisis: “People Have Lost Trust In The Government And The Market”

Posted on December 28, 2012 by DRenegade

As AP discusses in this excellent article, ordinary Americans – defying decades of investment history – are selling stocks for a fifth year in a row. It’s the first time ordinary folks have sold during a sustained bull market since relevant records … Continue reading →

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Elections Have Consequences

Posted on November 7, 2012 by DRenegade

Presented with no commentary. David DeGerolamo

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Here Comes A New Wave Of Market Manipulation

Posted on October 3, 2012 by DRenegade

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Did People Miss the Stock Market Rally?

Posted on October 1, 2012 by DRenegade

The following article from CNNMoney puts forth a theory that investors have missed the latest stock market rally. Really? A rally based on HFT and government POMO policy? No volume and reduced earnings? Or maybe people know a house of … Continue reading →

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