Last week we saw the capitulation of the market to the forces that have limited it for a long time. Investors gave up and ran for the hills in spite of excellent news on the economic front. How long that capitulation will go on depends on when business spending will pick up.More...

The farm bill that has been sailing through congress is exactly the opposite of what George W. Bush promised us when he ran for office. It is wasteful, adds to the deficit and does not even defend the role of the family farmer as its backers insist it does. It should be vetoed.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%

Dell Issues

Dell Computer is having some problems. That seems strange to me as I've just pitched in and purchased a couple of boxes from them. Here is the problem. Before we get crazy, Dell is not likely to go the route of Enron.More...

What might happen in the stock markets next week.

I expect the capitulation of the market to continue next week. The news has been bad, the market is pessimistic and the only thing that might make me wrong is a technical rally.More...

Last weeks portfolio snapshot. More...

Our models still look strong. More.