We recently had an IDE editorial meeting in Delray Beach. I got a sound reminder of the diversified talents represented by your IDE editors at this get together. There was clearly an air of excitement and anticipation regarding ways to navigate the present economic and financial mess. Read the full story

In last week’s article, I pointed out three levels of resistance that I thought would keep the S&P in check over the next few months.  I have to admit that so far, that prediction is looking good, but one week does not make a trend. Read the full story

Back in December, I made an appearance on CNBC (see video below) and said that I thought 2009 would be a great year for the market.  I was being interviewed by Maria Bartiromo.  In the studio, you can’t see the expression of the person interviewing you, it is just you, a camera and a cameraman.  Shortly after I walked out of the studio, my phone started ringing and it was my colleague Jon Herring.  He told me that the expression on Maria’s face was priceless when I said I was bullish on the market.  Apparently Maria thought I was crazy. Read the full story

If there is one rule of investing you should follow, let it be this: Cut your losers short and let your winners ride. Nothing else will keep you out of more trouble and make you more money than this. Read the full story