Writing About the Stock Market & Life Since 2003

Oct 02, 2006

Last week, my breezy superficial comments on the demise of Ford and GM set of a firestorm of comments from our readers.

Well now it’s my turn to respond.

— By Dylan Jovine

Sep 25, 2006

Rumor has it that G.M. and Ford have been discussing a possible merger.

Why Darwin is puking from his grave.

— By Dylan Jovine

Jul 25, 2006

Why you should turn off the TV, put down the newspaper and fire your broker… For all the talk about “measured” increases in short-term interest rates, the Federal Reserve, citing more evidence of inflationary pressure, has sounded a heck of a lot more hawkish than at any time in the recent past.  Perhaps most disturbing, … Continue reading “Why the market’s recent sell-off has really been a good thing”

Jun 20, 2006

A new member of Fallen Angel Stocks, who hails from Canada, recently asked me how he could become a better investor. Although it’s a question I am often asked, I found myself surprised at the answer I gave him. The first part of my answer was standard… To learn how to study a business, I … Continue reading “How I Evolved into a Professional Investor”

Jun 09, 2006

For those of you who have been surprised about the market’s recent drop, I’d like to share with you a direct excerpt I wrote to members of Fallen Angel Stocks in the April issue. When I wrote it the market was over 1,000 points higher then it is today and the front page of Barrons … Continue reading “Inside the Markets Recent Drop”

May 30, 2006

THERE’S USUALLY ONLY ONE TO A VILLAGE … No, I’m not talking about the village idiot. Nor am I talking about the village moron. Today I happen to be talking about the village “Munson.” Not quite familiar with the term? Let me explain: In my group of friends, the village “Munson” is the kind of … Continue reading “Want to know an almost sure-fire bullish signal? Meet Mr. Munson.”

May 12, 2006

THERE ARE 3 PROVEN WAYS TO TELL WHEN A BULL MARKET IS OVER At least that’s what the old times used to tell me when I was a young buck on the Street. Of course I never listened to them at the time – you have to remember, back in my 20’s I happened to … Continue reading “Want to know how to spot the start of a bear market? Take a look at Wachovia’s Purchase of Golden West”

May 05, 2006

I don’t know about you, but I find all this political pandering about punishing Big Oil hilarious – especially coming from the most energy friendly government in modern history.

That’s why I want to dedicate my new rendition of “The Ballad of Jed Clampett,” the title song to the classic television show the “Beverly Hillbillies,” to these silly hypocrites.

— By Dylan P. Jovine

Apr 21, 2006

As the “value investor” of this motley crue of investors who write for the Tycoon Report,  I am most often asked why I invest for the long-term. Trading, they argue, is the most logical way to invest your money. Isn’t it smart to follow trends instead of wait for them? Well yes….and no. Their are … Continue reading “How Taxes Kill Your Investment Returns”

Apr 14, 2006

Here are some thoughts from our readers: Paul D. has this to say: “I disagree with your report that deficits are good for the home country. We have not improved our employment picture significantly and we are saddled with a huge debt which has to be paid, and presently there is no effort by our … Continue reading “China, Trade Deficits and You…”