It’s Friday in the Trend Trader Daily Nation, which means it’s time to go to the graphics! Each week, I hand-select several charts to drive home a timely investment or economic insight. I keep the commentary short and let the pretty pictures do (most of) the talking. So let’s get… read more »
Friday, May 7, 2021It’s Friday in the Trend Trader Daily Nation! That means the longwinded analysis is out. And some carefully selected charts are in. I’ll shut up now and get to the pretty (and telling) pictures. Bitcoin Behavior This week, the Old School (Wall Street) collided with the New School (Bitcoin),… read more »
Friday, April 16, 2021If you’re a regular Trend Trader Daily reader, you know the drill by now. So go ahead and scroll down. For the newbies, here’s the deal… Each Friday, I embrace the adage that “a picture is worth a thousand words.” And I select a handful of charts that put the… read more »
Friday, February 26, 2021When we turn the page to Fridays in the Trend Trader Daily Nation, I do my best to shut up, so I can just put up a few meaningful charts. Or as my ex-wife used to implore me, “Talk less, show more, Lou!” (Yes, dear.) So today, you can thank… read more »
Friday, February 19, 2021Can I get a whoop whoop? Because it’s Friday in the Trend Trader Daily Nation. That means slinging words takes a backseat to flashing pictures, so I can quickly convey an important investment insight or two. This week’s edition includes an urgent reminder about why I’ve been pounding the table… read more »
Friday, February 12, 2021If there’s one thing you can always count on, it’s this: Bull markets always lead to boom times for initial public offerings (IPOs). And it’s no different this time around. In fact, the number of companies going public last year surged to a six-year high of 218. Amidst so much… read more »
Thursday, February 11, 2021I monitor IPO filings on a daily basis. This morning, something strange caught my eye: Sun Country Airlines, a low-cost air carrier, is planning to IPO in the coming months. Are you kidding me? A freaking airline company going public during the worst industry slowdown in history? This is either… read more »
Tuesday, February 9, 2021It’s Friday in the Trend Trader Daily Nation. That means it’s time to embrace the adage that a picture is worth a thousand words. Each week, I select a graphic or two to convey an important economic or investment insight. All it takes is a quick glance and you’ll be… read more »
Friday, February 5, 2021DJ Jazzy Jeff doesn’t get enough attention from the financial press. But today he’ll get his due! Because just like his 1990’s hip hop anthem "Summertime" was “a bit of a break from the norm,” so is my video for you today. Fair warning: In this video, I go on… read more »
Thursday, January 28, 2021I’d hate to be a short seller in today’s rip-roaring bull market! As you might know, short selling is what you do when you think a stock will SINK in price. Basically, you borrow the stock and sell it... and then hope you can buy it back later at a… read more »
Tuesday, January 26, 2021