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Rocky Boots — From Off-Radar, Deep Value to Full Steam Ahead

Hey Friends. I hope this weekend’s post finds you doing well! Today, we will do something unusual, namely speak of a specific stock but it is for a specific reason. It is the stock that was identified by my investing approach and included in my book, “Choose Stocks Wisely.” […]

May 14th, 2021|COVID-19, earnings, Rocky Brands|2 Comments

Keep an Eye on Biden’s Capital Gains Tax Proposal

Hey Friends. I hope you’re having a wonderful spring season thus far. Everything is green, green here in the deep south. This is a favorite time of year for me when everything is showing “life” again after the winter passes.

You have probably read some news this past week with regard to President Biden’s plans to raise capital gains taxes to pay for various programs. If not, here is one article on the subject: […]

What A Glorious Time!

Happy Easter, friends! The resurrection of Jesus, the Messiah — what a glorious thought! Jesus conquered sin, death and the grave and His resurrection proves it. Yes, what a glorious time it is to remember the greatest event, bar none. […]

April 3rd, 2021|Easter, Jesus Christ, Messiah|0 Comments

Interest Rates and Stock Market Sensitivity

Hey Friends. I hope you are well!

There are a number of reasons why the current stock market is perhaps more sensitive (vulnerable) to interest rates than perhaps any other stock market we’ve known previously. Just over a week ago, we all witnessed how rapidly the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index dropped due to the rise in treasury yields. This week saw the yields settle and the stock market, including tech, rebounded significantly. […]

Looking Forward to Spring

Hey friends. I hope you are doing well today. My thoughts are brief this time. Recent weather altered normal routines with power outages, trees downed, etc. in this area as well as in many areas of the country over this last week. The aftermath of winter storms leaves many chores in its path. It is sunny today here and a good time for “getting at it” with regard to clean-up. So, again, while it’s the normal time for a post today, it’ll be brief. […]

February 20th, 2021|spring renewal|2 Comments

GameStop Mania

Hello friends,

This is the normal weekend for my blog post per the manner of spacing them out. While I was pondering what the topic would be, an e-mail arrived this morning from a close friend who lives in my area. After reading the note, the topic was determined. My friend asked that the next post share my thoughts on the GameStop controversy. […]

January 29th, 2021|GameStop, short-selling stock, short-squeeze|0 Comments

Stock Market Red Flags Abound

Hey Friends. I’m praying for your health and safety during these very different times we are experiencing.

Recently, you may have read my blog post titled, “Frothy Market.” Today, you’ll find linked in this post a few articles that express the thinking that we are in an extremely exaggerated stock market. One article suggests that across asset classes, bubbles are forming in terms of loftiness of business valuations against business fundamentals. My personal thoughts more or less align with this take of asset bubbles everywhere. […]

January 9th, 2021|asset bubbles, Balance Sheet, Risk, Value stocks|2 Comments

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Dear Friends!

Hey Friends. May my greeting to you today find you doing well. These are uncertain times but God is on His throne. He is in control.

Jesus, the Father’s Son did leave the glory of Heaven for a while to come to earth over 2000 years ago. We are about to celebrate once again His coming to earth. The most important question a person can have is “why did He come?” The most important answer is that He came to rescue me — and you. Christmas is about God’s amazing grace, His amazing rescue plan. God’s Christmas rescue plan is described in John 3:16-18: […]

December 19th, 2020|Christmas, Jesus Christ, Messiah|2 Comments

Frothy Market

Hey Friends,

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It was a different kind of season this year but, at the same time, an opportunity to soberly consider our deepest blessings.

So many are impacted by the coronavirus at the present time. A third friend in my locale passed away from complications of the virus — the passing of these friends happening over recent weeks. I’m praying for you and know God is able to meet our deepest needs. […]

Peace That Passes All Understanding

Hey Friends,

We live in chaotic times, don’t we? Times like these can cause deep soul searching. There is no price that can represent the value of inward peace. We all need the peace of God. It only comes from having peace with God through knowing Jesus Christ. It can’t be bought with all the world’s riches or its wisdom. […]

November 6th, 2020|Peace with God, prayer|5 Comments