The events in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, on December 14, 2012 struck me in a very personal way. It is the home of my wife and family, and the school system that educates our children. It also is my place of work. My office window overlooks the now famous intersection that leads to Sandy Hook Elementary...Read More

Strength continued to soften this week with the 15-51 Indicator losing another 5%; it’s down 16% from its September 19th top. The Dow, while adding 1% this week, has shaved off 3% from its high point this year (October 5th). Both have posted modest gains for the year thus far. Here’s the picture. End of year...Read More

In my book I detail five critical market indicators – items that directly impact stocks valuations and the future course of investment – and taxes are one of them.  A debate about tax policy is going on right now in America and, unfortunately, the topic is being clouded by a manmade crisis called the “fiscal cliff.” Before...Read More