Mostly Sunny, Chance of Showers
In the last issue, we wrote about the myriad crosscurrents that were still being seen—while the major indexes looked good, the day-to-day rotation was wild among sectors and themes, with news-driven moves the norm for a few weeks. But also...
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The Explorer portfolio had another good week despite a sharp pullback by ElectraMeccanica (SOLO). We still have a big profit there, so I advise you to sell half your position and let the rest ride. As you review your stock portfolios going into 2021, I you...
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November was quite a month in the market. It was one of the very best months for the market indexes in decades. The Dow was up 11.8%, the S&P 500 rose 10% and the Nasdaq gained another 11% in the month.
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The final tally is in, and it was a November for the ages. The Dow Jones Industrial average was up 11.8% for November, making it the best month for the index since 1987. The S&P 500 climbed 10% while the Nasdaq gained another for...
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Stocks have surged this past month, with the S&P 500 returning 11% in November. Other major indices, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite, produced similarly strong returns. These kinds of returns would make a good year in most investors’ eyes.
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This note is a Monday edition, following the long Thanksgiving weekend last week. No companies reported earnings last week, and we review Adient’s (ADNT) earnings that were reported today.
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Several of our stocks have reached/exceeded our price targets, so we are making changes to several of our ratings:
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For the third straight week the market has rallied on the news of another coronavirus vaccine with positive late stage trial results.
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For most of the calendar year, investors focus on buying and selling stocks based on where they believe the best returns are. However, as year-end approaches, other factors come into play that can create selling pressure unrelated to a stock’s outlook.
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Stocks showing strength and breadth like we haven’t seen in a long time, particularly with the broad market at a record high. Despite flattish returns from the formerly high-flying mega-cap tech stocks, the broad stock market is no longer grinding higher, it is higher,...
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Vaccine Euphoria
It’s another week and another vaccine rally for the market. For the third straight week, a company has announced positive trial results for a coronavirus vaccine. The market loves it every time. The major indexes are now at or very near all-time don’t...
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Last Friday all three of our November covered calls expired for full profits. Here were those gains and yields:
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This week, ten companies reported earnings, with Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) reporting tomorrow (Saturday): Barrick Gold (GOLD), Conduent (CNDT), Gannett (GCI), GCP Applied Technologies (GCP), General Motors (GM), Jeld-Wen Holdings (JELD), LaFargeHolcim (HCMLY), Meredith Corporation (MDP), Mosaic (MOS), and ViacomCBS (VIAC).
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Wild—but Positive—Action
The healthiest market environment is generally one where most participants are rowing in the same direction—the vast majority of stocks and sectors glide higher (with the occasional pullback or shakeout, of course) as investor perception of the future steadily improves. Even if broad...
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Markets steadied this week as the political situation became clearer and prospects for Covid-19 vaccines becoming available in the first half of 2021 seem more promising. The Explorer portfolio performed well this week, with a couple of ideas breaking out to new highs.
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The economy is already rebounding, and at a stronger pace than was expected. But it still has one arm tied behind its back with the remaining restrictions and lockdowns. Plus, with the indexes not far from all time highs, the market had likely as...
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This year continues to amaze. The market had another big rally this week on news of very positive late-stage trial results for a coronavirus vaccine from pharmaceutical company Moderna (MRNA). The S&P 500 soared to a new all-time high, the first since early September.
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Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock was one of the biggest names in oil and gas. Is it worth keeping in your portfolio today?
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While pulling back a bit from the sharp jump on Monday, November 9th, the market rebounded on additional encouraging Covid vaccine results this week.
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This Friday is the expiration of November options, and I’m happy to report that our three covered call positions expiring this week are in great shape.
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