I was a little surprised last week when the market hit a rough patch in the road. I shouldn't have been. Every time I get optimistic about things in the equities markets, that is a clear short term negative signal.More...

If there is a convergence of forces that might actually push this economy to recession it is the sad state of the U.S. energy situation. Strong leadership is needed in Washington D.C. now to avoid a possibly painful recession. I am not saying this because the price of my gasoline is approaching $2 a gallon. I only drive 70 miles a month. I am saying this because our prosperity is at risk.More...

Tech Leader Index Last Update 4/10/2006 Start Cap $1,593,623,137,937 Market Cap $1,163,676,883,825 Last Close $734.10 Index Value $730.21 % Change -26.98% 1 Day Change -0.53% Point Change -3.90 Year to Date 1.97%   Click for Details

Redneck Index Last Update 3/30/2006 Start Cap $34,485,194 Market Cap $160,556,129 Index Value $4,655.80 % Change 365.58% YTD 379.82%

Windows Me

For most people, Windows Me is simply an upgrade that they don't need to have. You will recall last fall, I tried to install it on a Windows 98 system. I was so disappointed, I pulled it back off, but it didn't completely remove itself, forcing me to scratch the system and start anew.More...

What might happen in the stock markets next week.

Last weeks GDP figures indicate quite clearly that the sky is not falling in the economy. True there has been an inventory correction and growth is much slower than it needs to be to pick of the stock market. There are signs that the worst is over, both for the economy and the stock market.More...

Some graphs on the stock(s) we discussed this week.More...

Last weeks portfolio snapshot. More...

Our models still look strong. More.