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Same Old Story

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Keith Springer

3 things to watch: 1. Jobless claims up again 2. Retail sales slump 3. Is QE3 preparations underway Well it’s the same old story…we get one step up on some good news only to beaten back two. The jobless numbers … Continue reading →

Posted in Mini Updates | Tagged americans, bernanke, fed, fund managers, Jobless claims, Keith Springer, positive earnings, qe3, retail sales | Comments Off

Opportunities In Out-of-Favor Bonds

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Keith Springer

I wanted to share this great article I came across in Fidelity Viewpoints from November 2nd with you. I think you will find the article very timely. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via … Continue reading →

Posted in Mini Updates | Tagged Fidelity Viewpoints, Keith Springer, Keith Springer Blog, keith springer news | Comments Off

Market Brief

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Keith Springer

The market is fluttering, on the verge of either breaking out on the upside or staying in the trading range and heading back to the bottom of the channel. Whether the current “rebound” rally has legs depends on Bookmark on … Continue reading →

Posted in Mini Updates | Tagged bull trap, keith springer commentary, rebound, stock market, trading range | Comments Off

Critical Market Update – The Market Breaks Key Support

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Keith Springer

News from Europe continues to dominate the short term trading trends here. Good news from Europe drives stocks higher seems only to be followed by wave after wave of bad news sending stocks lower. News out this morning that Greek … Continue reading →

Posted in Mini Updates | Tagged bankruptcy, bondholders, europe, financial advisor, greece, investors, Keith Springer, lehman, market update, volume | Comments Off

Market Update – Bernanke Sings

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Keith Springer

Ben Bernanke did not apply another round of stimulus or a QE3 (another Quantitative Easing program) as many had expected or more likely hoped. His non-action on more stimulus is a good thing right now and will ultimately soothe investors … Continue reading →

Posted in Mini Updates | Tagged ben, bernanke, business, corporate bond, earnings, economy, finance, gdp, high dividend, housing, investors, QE mini-me, quantitative easing program, season, stimulus, unemployment | Comments Off

Stocks Hanging by a Thread! -All eyes on Jackson Hole

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Keith Springer

There is no doubt that the Federal Reserve’s stimulus programs known as, QE1, QE2 and QE-Mini Me have kept the nation alive and kicking. Many have felt, I being one, that Bernanke will announce a brand spanking new such plan … Continue reading →

Posted in Mini Updates | Tagged BBEP, bernanke, BGZ, blog, business, cds, corporate bonds, economy, Edgen Murray, Edison Mission, facing goliath, federal reserve, finance, GMAC, greed, investors, jackson hole, Keith Springer, LGCY, mlps, preferreds, QE mini-me, qe1, QE2, QID, stocks, TZA, us, VNR, wealth affect | Comments Off

Germany to the Rescue!

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Keith Springer

-Can Germany Pull a Rabbit Out of the Hat? Who would have believed the title? Yes it’s true… Germany is being relied upon to SAVE Europe. That’s a first, at least as far as I know of. If Germany and … Continue reading →

Posted in Mini Updates | Tagged aggregate, bailout, bull market, corporate bnds, demand, demographics, earnings, ecb, economy, europe, facing goliath, france, germany, headwinds, investing, investors, jobs, Keith Springer, mlps, over-leveraged, preffereds, slowing, stocks, white house | Comments Off

Tums or Tequila Day for the Markets?

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Keith Springer

After the last several days, most investors have needed both! I still don’t believe that the S&P downgrade of U.S. Treasuries has anything to do with Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via … Continue reading →

Posted in Mini Updates | Tagged crisis of confidence, facing goliath, federal reserve, finances, investors, Keith Springer, protect, QE mini-me, qe3, rally, s&P downgrade, stimulus, stock market, tequila, tums, us treasuries | Comments Off

S&P Ratings Cut to U.S. Debt

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Keith Springer

The S&P ratings cut to U.S. debt is creating more of an emotional reaction to the stock market than a rational one. The cut from AAA should have pushed treasuries down and yields higher but the opposite has occurred, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Mini Updates | Tagged AAA, credit worthiness, cut, debt, emotional impact, facing goliath, Keith Springer, markets, panic, ratings, S & P, side effect, treasuries, yields | Comments Off

One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Keith Springer

The country is being run by a bunch of nuts and I feel like Chief in the movie One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. The giant game of chicken is Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share … Continue reading →

Posted in Mini Updates | Tagged chief, earnings, economy, facing goliath, Keith Springer, one flew over the cuckoos nest, qe3 | Comments Off

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