Oversimplifying the Complex
One of the interesting aspects of the strategist’s job is the ever-present question: “Why is the market doing X today?” Brokers,...
Chart of the Week: Nasdaq 100 Channel
Nasdaq remains trapped within a relatively tight range, having held yet again in the pivotal support zone. Note this is the first break...
DVD Sales Cannibalizing CD Sales
CD? No, DVD! Yet another explanation as to why CD sales have been slumping over the past 3 years: DVDs. It’s pretty obvious to any...
Music Industry: Whoops, our bad . . .
Oh, about that whole “Please help us, our industry is being killed by illegal file sharing? Sorry, our bad:” “With...
Going Critical with Niall Ferguson
Last Summer, while flicking around the dial, I happened across an utterly fascinating Bill Moyers interview on PBS with Niall Ferguson...
Radio Consolidation and CD Sales
Yet another comment in our continuing series as to the real reason CD sales have been slowing: I harp on Radio consolidation for a...
What Will Determine the Outcome of the 2004 Election
Simple analysis: the 2004 Presidential election will turn on economic issues — notably, jobs. Complex analysis: While a number of...
Reluctant Buyers on Strike at Nasdaq
Occasionally, we can learn something profound about the nature of rallies by looking at market internals. When combined with other data,...
Chart of the Week: Nasdaq Support
NASDAQ closed right near minor resistance just above 2,020. Secondary and more important resistance for this snap back rally would occur...
Cyclical bull, secular bear market part II
Some more excerpts from Technician Walter Deemer from Barron’s. Q: How do we know this is the lower high for the Nasdaq? We know...