HP announced this Tuesday plans to purchase Compaq Computer. This is both and admission of failure and a virtual guarantee that Dell Computer will maintain its pre-eminence in the computer industry. There could hardly be a worse strategy than the one that HP has adopted. Two failing mammoth giants, both fallen from former glory are trying to digest each other, hoping the resulting combination will form an powerhouse capable of taking on IBM. Not.More...

In the past twenty working days, I have used no gasoline on 14 of them. Nor did I use the public transportation system. Nor was I forced to purchase gasoline, whose price rocketed due to a refinery fire in Illinois. How did I do this? Simple, I got on a bicycle.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%

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The equities markets have never been known for patience. That is why they continue to spiral wildly, testing new lows. It is not just the fear of a recession that has things bouncing around. It's a bout of impatience, brought on by the instant gratification internet age.More...

What might happen in the stock markets next week.

There is little good that can be seen on the short term horizon for this market. All technical factors and indicators point toward future deterioration. There is little that can happen other than really good economic news that can change it. Not even Alan Greenspan can do something about this, though he may already have handled things.More...

Last weeks portfolio snapshot. More...

Our models still look strong. More.