The odd genius of Michael Dell

Dell is going down the tubes.  Everyone knows that.  Just look at the stock.  It's empirical, blunt, and definitive.  Michael Dell has billions invested in the Company he founded.  In order to save…


The Worst Investment Strategy Of 2013

Courtesy of Business Insider The Worst Investment Strategy Of 2013.


Follow up on Vocus (VOCS)

I have to give Vocus management credit for being responsive to shareholders. I know firsthand that the management of a public company can become beleaguered by shareholders when their stock gets…


What to make of Director's $400k buy of Giliad Sciences, INC (GILD)?

As everyone knows, I'm a great fan of  watching what insiders buy.  The most telling buy though is one done near the stock's highs.  The reason this is interesting is that most buying is done near…


CHART OF THE DAY: Apple Market Cap - Business Insider

Apple's stock fell to another new low point of its current crash, closing at $420.15. Its an incredible decline for the stock which was at $700 in September.If you want a rational reason for the…


Two curious large insider buys Vocus and Murhpy Oil

Often times, the reasons' insiders buy their stocks are not readily apparent.  Take the case of Vocus, a social media marketing platform company.  Admittedly their product offering is really sexy and…


The Week Ahead March 4th

One of the things we talk about in the Investment Survival Workshop is developing the mindset to think ahead.   When I first moved out to Park City, Utah from Atlanta, Georgia I was admittedly a bit…


Drought is a memory of the past

We are setting up a large buy in agricultural commodities. There is nothing quite like the global demand for food as a long term trend.  The DBA is a good way to express bullish interest in the…


Ackman-Icahn Feud Flowchart - Business Insider

Ackman-Icahn Feud Flowchart - Business Insider. My best advice is don't get involved in this but it certainly  makes great entertainment.


3 Signs Stocks May Be Near a Top - Barrons.com

3 Signs Stocks May Be Near a Top By MICHAEL KAHN The trend is up, but investors should pay attention to indicators that, historically, have marked the end of a bull run.ArticleComments…