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Year End Wrap-Up
December 31, 2009
Happy New Year! This last year was certainly a tester, as really was the whole last decade. We will finish the year in the SPY up almost 25% at around 113 or so, after a furious sell off in the first quarter took the SPY down to a low of 67.10 on March 6. The VIX looks like it will close under 20, after starting the year around 40, so as the market has steadily climbed since March the perceived fear in the market place has dropped by half.
So, What Happened?
November 2, 2009
Good morning. Despite a solid advance of 2.1% last Thursday on first estimates of third quarter GDP, the week showed a fairly large decline in the SPY of 4.64, or 4%. The close Friday in the SPY of 103.56 represents a 6.1% decline from the 110.31 high set on 10/21. Last Friday was particularly troublesome in that the market more than gave away a solid advance on Thursday, an advance based on a strong economic number.
Last Chance
October 26, 2009
Good morning. Being a bit busy today, I would just like to announce that today is the last chance to register for tomorrow’s free Protected Index Program® Teleconference, hosted by my brother Dan Haugh. This 90-minute teleconference will take place from 6:00pm – 7:30pm and all you need to participate is a PC and a phone – the PC to view the presentation (sent to you as a link) and a phone to call in the designated number to hear Dan (you will also be able to ask questions). PTI is billed for all connections, but you MUST REGISTER at www.PTISecurities.com/Education.htm – enjoy!
Being of Dubious Talent
September 21, 2009
Good morning. It has been a couple of weeks since I have written, primarily due to the effort required to start the Internet show – “Stocks and Jocks”. For those who may have missed Sarah’s announcements the show airs live on www.StocksAndJocks.net every day from 11am-12pm CST and is available afterwards by archive – for on demand listening or download. Dr. J is with me, and we have a great and growing group of guests as the show gains momentum. I would encourage you to listen and participate, there is a lot going on affecting the market that we should all be understanding and talking about.
Stay Tuned
September 8, 2009
Good morning. I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful Labor Day weekend. We’re implementing some upgrades this morning and soon we’ll be rolling out and announcing the “Stocks and Jocks” podcasts for your listening enjoyment. In the meantime, I encourage you to try on some free education: tomorrow, PTI is hosting a free Protected Index Program® Teleconference from 6:00pm – 7:30pm Central Time. Get details and register here. Enjoy the shortened work week and I’ll write at you next week!