2008 Portfolio Update

Posted on November 28, 2008 3:48 PM

As of November 28th I am pleased to report that although the Market Flavor stock portfolio is down this year, it’s currently 7 basis points ABOVE the S&P 500, which equates to 12.31%.

Effects of the Unemployment Rate on Stock Market Performance - A look Back to 1980

Posted on November 4, 2008 5:34 AM

I've been wondering what effect the upcoming unemployment rate is going to have on the stock market and more importantly the S&P 500. It seems as though a high unemployment rate will hurt the stock market as consumers spend less...

Bear Market Investment Strategy - The Bear Stearns Bailout

Posted on March 16, 2008 2:35 PM

Do you have the proper investment strategy as the downside risks in the stock market get worse? Trying to predict the stock market is almost impossible so it’s important to watch the economic trend and invest appropriately. With the recent...

Best Investments for 2008 Q1

Posted on December 31, 2007 3:53 PM

With a bad ending for stocks in 2007 and a weak economic outlook for 2008, we have been advising our members to maintain a conservative stock portfolio and to also utilize a high yield online savings account. Until we see...

Where to Invest in 2008 for the First Quarter

Posted on November 26, 2007 10:52 PM

With our current cautious stock market outlook, we have a couple investment recommendations for 2008 to take you into the New Year. Our current stock portfolio goal is protection while keeping selling to a minimum. Due to the weak current...

How to Invest in the US Currency Decline

Posted on November 23, 2007 6:41 AM

When investing in the stock market, it’s always important to consider the current economic conditions. Recently we have been experiencing a large decline in the US currency, which should be considered when making investment decisions. It’s probably too late to...

Recession 2007 - Wait to Invest until Early 2008 or Later

Posted on November 9, 2007 10:55 AM

For the end of 2007 we believe that we are on the verge of a small stock market recession. Corporate earnings have been slowing and the support we have been receiving from the global economy is also slowing. Originally we...

Rising Crude Prices and the Effects on Gas Prices and the Economy

Posted on October 18, 2007 8:46 AM

As many of you have probably noticed, crude is on it's way up again and looks like it could break $90 soon. As these prices start trickling down to the pump we are sure to hear a new outcry and...

Summer 2007 Stock Market Correction and What to Do

Posted on August 17, 2007 4:16 PM

No one can predict what the stock market will do tomorrow or next month. Which makes it impossible to say if this market correction is over or the start of a bear market. Here are our thoughts on this current...