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Be Careful Out There

Hey friends. This stock market continues to pursue new record highs. As a backdrop, we are approaching a presidential election year. We have a Fed that may or may not accommodate the markets with hoped-for dovish interest rate policy going forward. We face uncertainty over what kind (if any) of tariff deal comes with China and how it will impact the markets. […]

September 14th, 2019|Balance Sheet, Risk-off, Risk-on|0 Comments

Managing Earnings Has Endangered our Future

Hey friends. When I did my doctoral work, reading accounting (and finance) research studies was a constant assignment. Numerous empirical studies found evidence that earnings management is commonplace. Managing earnings may seem reasonable since research also shows that earnings drive stock prices. But is it really wise? […]

August 25th, 2019|Balance Sheet, earnings management|2 Comments

Choose Stocks Wisely: Simply Impossible Without the Balance Sheet!

Hey friends. My book, “Choose Stocks Wisely,” harps on the essential role of the balance sheet in proper risk assessment. Some things are worthy of harping. In my view, the balance sheet is what anchors good investment decisions. It details the nature of the assets you are buying at the time of your decision. […]

August 3rd, 2019|Balance Sheet, earnings, value investing|4 Comments

Fundamental Investing Vs. Technical Trading (Part II)

Hey friends. My (Part I) post on the subject matter was several weeks ago. Today’s post concludes this discussion. […]

Happy July 4th, Friends!

Hello, friends! I pause today to wish you a Happy 4th of July next week. Go here to visit an interesting website. The linked page includes some added detail about America’s Declaration of Independence.

Thank you for reading my blog posts. I appreciate the comments, emails, and insights you share!

Happy 4th!!

June 29th, 2019|Independence Day|2 Comments

Fundamental Investing Vs. Technical Trading (Part I)

Hey friends,

The post today and next time express my simple thoughts on the subject matter, gained from much experience via observation. […]

Prayer for Government

Hey friends. I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! […]

June 1st, 2019|government leaders, prayer|2 Comments

All Over the Place

In thinking about today’s post, I was pondering what’s ahead for our strong yet strange stock market. Doing some reading, a certain article sort of stood out as saying the answer to “what’s ahead?” is simply “all over the place.” My blog today is very brief as it simply shares a link to that article . Maybe you’ll come away with something different than my sense of “all over the place” but I guess if you ponder an impossible question, this is the kind of answer to expect😒. Go here to read the article and have a great weekend, friends.

May 18th, 2019|earnings, Tarriffs, the Fed|0 Comments

Great Economic Numbers Cloud What’s Underneath

Hey Friends. Probably many of you are aware of the spectacular economic numbers that came out Friday and sent the stock market higher with the Nasdaq setting a record. Go here to read about the news. […]

May 4th, 2019|jobs report, national debt|7 Comments

Happy Easter

Friends, I hope you have a blessed Easter! May God be praised for the gift of Jesus Christ to bring salvation to all who put their faith in His finished work on the cross. This Sunday we celebrate the greatest event on our planet, the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. […]

April 18th, 2019|Easter, gospel, resurrection|6 Comments