The recent results and 30% stock price slide of Oracle Corporation are a sure sign that at least in Corporate America, the recession is still not over. When compared to firms such as Dell Computer, which gain substantial revenue consumers, Oracle any many firms like it, are still hurting.More...

Although the recession has certainly abated and there are signs that a recovery has begun it is too soon to start raising interest rates. Many areas of the economy are still weak, including corporate profits and spending. More time and economic growth are needed to avert the possibility of a double dip recession.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%

Oracle rip off

This week we had a very interesting meeting at my offices with representatives of Oracle Corporation. Oracle thought they were going to be negotiating a new license agreement with my employer that would net them some more money. We had an ambush planned.More...

What might happen in the stock markets next week.

From week to week we move from neurotic to euphoric and the result is just the same. The market is trapped in a trading range, looking for a good reason to break out. The reason we have heard nothing yet is the same as months ago. Earnings aren't growing yet.More...

Last weeks portfolio snapshot. More...

Our models still look strong. More.