Bill: How’d you go bankrupt? Mike: Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly. This awesome quote from Earnest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises points out how trends can go. Usually, trends take time to form and play out. But like a snowball rolling downhill, they gain momentum and power with time. If you want some good examples,… Read more »
Baseball hall-of-famer Yogi Berra had a way with words. One great “Yogi-ism” was when he said: “it’s like déjà vu all over again.” We’ve all had that moment like we’ve experienced the exact thing before. In the movie “The Matrix”, déjà vu was a signal that something changed and the bad guys were about to… Read more »
Everything loses steam once in a while. We all lose momentum. How many times have you said: I need a break! That’s what vacations are for… Well, for weeks now, MAPsignals data has been signaling a rotation. Reopen stocks have been a magnet for capital. Signs point to that theme stalling and losing steam. Let’s… Read more »
“Houston, this is ground control. We’re ready to launch.” Mission planning before a rocket launch is extensive. Astronaut training is extremely in depth. Years of preparation by astronauts, engineers, and everyone else involved is a given. The goal is to get all parties involved in sync. Not only do they prepare for perfection, but also… Read more »
Fear can be paralytic. So, we like to say, you have to “feel the fear and do it anyways.” When your stocks go against you, don’t be this guy. We are supposed to be physically fit, right? Doctors recommend regular exercise and a healthy diet. Benefits include a healthier heart, living longer, and less pain…. Read more »
When the weather cools, birds migrate for winter. Look up and you’ll see them flying south. I love that flying-V overhead. We don’t really know why birds migrate. It may be due to changing seasons, dwindling resources, or just plain heading for sunny warmth. Flying south happens innately, like a trigger. Essentially, birds listen to… Read more »
The last time I was at the beach with the kids, I got freaked out. Everything was clam and then suddenly the lifeguard blew his whistle. He shouted: “Rip-current ahead! Everyone out of the water! (whistle blows) You gotta stay onshore for now.” He was very worried about the silent undertow. On the surface, ocean… Read more »
The game goes like this: Green means go. Red means stop. But every now and then there’s a pause. It requires waiting for the signal. Who has played Red Light Green Light? It’s the classic game teaching kids to pay attention. It’s so simple: An adult stands on one side of the room while each… Read more »
Sometimes situations require walking on eggshells. Other times require dropping the hammer. Today we’ll be dropping the hammer. But first, let’s talk about market head-fakes. The stormy clouds started parting on Friday and we sent an impromptu member update, stating that the buyers are back…video style. The markets have done some incredible things lately. Signs… Read more »
Hello folks, this is your captain from the flight deck. We’ve got some heavy fog causing low visibility and clogging up air traffic where we’re going. Unfortunately, Ground Control wants us to circle for a while so they are keeping us in a holding pattern until we can land safely. Sorry for the delay folks,… Read more »