Almost why we weren't looking, things have changed in the domestic auto market. A company that seemed to be in perpetual decline has added market share and improved the appeal and quality of their product line. That company is none other than General Motors.More...

The stunning collapse of Taliban control of Afghanistan has great meaning to investors and civilized people as well. The awesome power of the U.S. military showed once again what America can do if it is united behind a cause. This first, swift victory in the war on terrorism makes the eventual capture or elimination of Ossama Bin Laden inevitable. Economically, the threat of terrorism that has been hanging over the world has begun to life. The world wide recession will now begin to come to an end.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%

Car Switch

Our two and a half year relationship with our 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix came to an end two weeks ago. We have documented that car experience in a number of back articles. Overall it was a good ownership experience. The car's quirks made us decide to turn it over before its warranty expired. What we came home with was a Nissan Xterra.More...

What might happen in the stock markets next week.

We seem to be in a market that seems to defy gravity. It ignores bad news and floats higher on the slightest positive note. There are some rational factors in this advance, but there are also signs of irrational exuberance. More...

Last weeks portfolio snapshot. More...

Our models still look strong. More.