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Here’s the definition courtesy of the Oxford Dictionary®: capitulate: verb Cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender: The patriots had to capitulate to the enemy forces.
When one joins the other side after waging a war or conflict against it. They don’t call you a “capitulator.” They use a term far more harsh. (more…)
Like many of you I also during the holiday break had varying conversations on a wide range of topics with either family members or friends. One topic that came up many times was where the stock market would end up by year-end. People gave their differing opinions for both higher and lower guesses. However, what seemed to be missing from any of the discussions was whether the rise was valid or not. In other words, just why was the market at these levels to begin with? (more…)
I was speaking with people when the president made an announcement concerning a temporary fix to the now troubled Affordable Care Act (ACA) aka Obamacare.
When the press conference finished a few inferred from the speech that “Well, guess that fixes things for now.” Personally I was shocked by the reaction because from my point of view. Not only did it not fix anything. I believe it just made a bad situation worse. Let me explain as I did to the others. (more…)
Watching the latest move in the financial markets reminded me of similar events that seem to be lost when having any discussion about business, finances, and more.
Using the markets as of this past Friday. (that being Oct. 18, 2013) The S&P 500® has reached a level so high, it has never before been seen in the history of financial markets. Ever. (more…)
Over the last few years I have written many articles on the financial markets. I focused very heavily during and since the financial crisis of 2008 since I, like many of you, watched in utter amazement as the markets crumbled while simultaneously the so-called “pillars” of Wall Street analysts went right along with it. (more…)
