Change is constant. Learning to respond and adapt faster and better is
one of the foundational keys to success.
One of the best illustrations of that in business has been the story of Bill Gates and Microsoft.
This week, was Bill’s last as a full-time Microsoft employee. So, there was a lot of hoopla.
This video is interesting, and puts his contribution in perspective.
It is worth watching.
Change is constant. Learning to respond and adapt faster and better is
one of the foundational keys to success.
One of the best illustrations of that in business has been the story of Bill Gates and Microsoft.
This week, was Bill’s last as a full-time Microsoft employee. So, there was a lot of hoopla.
This video is interesting, and puts his contribution in perspective.
It is worth watching.
The Dow lost almost 500 points in the last two days. Longer term, the stock market has been down sharply since May 2; in fact, it has been down five of
the last six weeks. Several commentators note that the Dow experienced its worst June since 1930.
Moreover, with this decline, it has also given back all of the gains it made since September, 2006.
Also worth noting is that the Dow just made new lows for the year, entering “Bear Territory” by sinking more than 20% from its October peak. However the MACD’s downward momentum did not make new lows, even while the index price plummeted.
Perhaps more important, though, is that the Index broke below its 28-Year Up-Trend line.
Also, Bespoke had an interesting chart comparing returns of various international indices. Here it is:
Finally, here are a few of the posts I found interesting this week:
And a little bit extra …
The Dow lost almost 500 points in the last two days. Longer term, the stock market has been down sharply since May 2; in fact, it has been down five of
the last six weeks. Several commentators note that the Dow experienced its worst June since 1930.
Moreover, with this decline, it has also given back all of the gains it made since September, 2006.
Also worth noting is that the Dow just made new lows for the year, entering “Bear Territory” by sinking more than 20% from its October peak. However the MACD’s downward momentum did not make new lows, even while the index price plummeted.
Perhaps more important, though, is that the Index broke below its 28-Year Up-Trend line.
Also, Bespoke had an interesting chart comparing returns of various international indices. Here it is:
Finally, here are a few of the posts I found interesting this week:
And a little bit extra …
Sometimes Snap Shots bring you the information you need, without your having
to leave the site, while other times it lets you “look ahead,” before deciding
if you want to follow a link or not.
Should you decide this is not for you, just click the Options icon in the
upper right corner of the Snap Shot and opt-out.
Hope you like it.
Sometimes Snap Shots bring you the information you need, without your having
to leave the site, while other times it lets you “look ahead,” before deciding
if you want to follow a link or not.
Should you decide this is not for you, just click the Options icon in the
upper right corner of the Snap Shot and opt-out.
Hope you like it.
According to the 2007 Wealth Report, there are more millionaires than ever. (WSJ). The report also examines the growing concentration of wealth by the super-wealthy. So, apparently, the rich are getting richer.
As the market worries about recessions, inflation, the strength of the Dollar, and the price of oil … I noticed a strange focus on conspicuous consumption. Here are some of the articles that prompted this post:
According to the 2007 Wealth Report, there are more millionaires than ever. (WSJ). The report also examines the growing concentration of wealth by the super-wealthy. So, apparently, the rich are getting richer.
As the market worries about recessions, inflation, the strength of the Dollar, and the price of oil … I noticed a strange focus on conspicuous consumption. Here are some of the articles that prompted this post:
The March lows are in sight, at least for the Dow (and the Financial Sector is already beneath that level).
Sentiment is getting more bearish. And, the S&P 500 is set to have its fourth consecutive quarter of negative earnings growth. Based on history, though, the market has typically outperformed its averages after earnings have been weak for this long.
For your reading pleasure, here are some of the items that caught my eye this week:
The March lows are in sight, at least for the Dow (and the Financial Sector is already beneath that level).
Sentiment is getting more bearish. And, the S&P 500 is set to have its fourth consecutive quarter of negative earnings growth. Based on history, though, the market has typically outperformed its averages after earnings have been weak for this long.
For your reading pleasure, here are some of the items that caught my eye this week: