Slope of Hope Blog Posts
Slope initially began as a blog, so this is where most of the website’s content resides. Here we have tens of thousands of posts dating back over a decade. These are listed in reverse chronological order. Click on any category icon below to see posts tagged with that particular subject, or click on a word in the category cloud on the right side of the screen for more specific choices.
Profit Net
Not all companies are money-losing speculative gambles. There are large and established firms that absolutely print the stuff. Here are the biggest:
Options Trading
How We Turn Volatility into Opportunity
As a lifelong member of the Sloper community, I’d like to begin with a heartfelt thank you to Tim and to all of you for creating a space where ideas flourish and market challenges are faced head-on. Being part of this group has been a privilege, and I continue to learn from the wisdom and camaraderie shared here. This shared wisdom has reinforced an important truth: volatility, while daunting to some, is often where the greatest opportunities lie for those willing to embrace it. It’s remarkable how many traders—some of them seasoned professionals—hesitate when faced with volatile markets. But the truth is, these conditions often present the greatest opportunities.
(more…)Corning Waves
Corning Glass (GLW) was really hot stuff during the Internet bubble, a quarter century ago. In recent years, it has been a calmer and more predictable creature. Note how, for years and years, the stock has been following a steady path higher in this channel.
Now It’s Dark
Long-time Sloper The Director has many roles here, but one of his most obscure is to let me know when someone important has died. He did so today, when he texted me that David Lynch, my favorite director (besides The Director!), had just died.
