You Asked For It – Priceline

The results of the latest poll are in and the most requested topic is Priceline.  There are many reasons why Priceline warrants a discussion.  Even though it is well below its all time high of about  USD$1379, it is still one of the faster growing stocks of the past 5 years.  Priceline was the first S&P 500 stock to trade over one thousand dollars per share.  With the next earnings report due shortly there is much to talk about.

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Market Update – May 5, 2014

The more things change, the more they stay the same.  After a week full of economic news, the market ended up almost where it began last week.  Will this week break the monotony?  Will the popular catchphrase of “sell in May and go away” hold?  The media will be using that phrase repeatedly this week.

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Market Update – April 28, 2014

Markets up, Markets down.  With no clear direction, the only direction is to stay nimble and keep expectations in check.

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Mid-Week Update April 23, 2014

So far the week has been very bullish with the market switching directions on a whim.  Have you adjusted with the market?

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Earnings History – Netflix 1Q2014

It is time for one of the more volatile stocks (also a favorite in retail trading) to report earnings for the last quarter ending on Jan 31, 2014.  So will you be glued to Netflix or glued to the market in preparation for the earnings?

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Market Commentary – April 14, 2014

if you felt like the market was stuck in mud then you should be happy with the volatility we have now.  Be careful what you ask for, you might just get it.

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