Understanding Tariffs
If you have tuned into the news you may have heard some talk about President Trump threatening to use tariffs on one country or another. But how well do you understand tariffs? You may ask: How will tariffs effect me as a consumer? What about how it will effect me as an investor? To gain…
Navigating Semiconductor Stocks: Profiting from NVDA’s Trends
The greatest strength an investor can have, is the ability to spot and assess opportunity. With hindsight being 20/20, many experienced investors can explain what has happened in the market, or even what is happening currently. But developing the ability to draw conclusions and see where the market is heading, is what separates the Warren…
Tech Stocks: Buying Opportunity Amid Market Fear
Speak with someone who is very involved in the market. A stockbroker, an investor, an analyst, or even a column writer. When asking what drives their choices in the market, they may tell you its based on charts or data. They may talk about company fundamentals or economics. But history shows us that many of…
“Master the art of adaptation, learning from every change and challenge along the way.”
-Christopher Strollo
Technical Indicators Signal Bullish Market Support- In the Pitt Exclusive
As we kick off the 2025 trading year, let’s delve deeper into some technical analysis on the major benchmarks. Understanding technicals provides valuable insights into short-term market trends by identifying key support and resistance levels, momentum shifts, and volume patterns. These tools help traders anticipate potential market movements and make informed decisions. [[[[[jetpack/paywall]]]]] QQQ- (Nasdaq…
Market Reacts to Strong Jobs Report
The stock market faced a sharp downturn today, January 10, 2025, following the release of a stronger-than-expected jobs report. This robust labor market data has diminished the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut in the near term, unsettling investors who had hoped for easing monetary policy. While the immediate reaction may appear negative, it’s…
2024: A Surprising Year for Investors Amid Uncertainty
Looking back at 2024, it’s safe to say that it was a year filled with unexpected twists for investors. Despite a backdrop of challenges such as fears over potential Federal Reserve adjusting rates, political uncertainties, and ongoing economic difficulties, the markets showed remarkable resilience. Conversations throughout the year often centered around worries about the next…
“A simple rule dictates my buying: Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful.”
– Warren Buffett
Longshoreman on strike from Texas to NY
Due to the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947, better known as the Taft-Hartley Act, port workers may be ordered back to work. Though in this scenario, workers may work at a begrudgingly slow pace until negotiations are finished. People who act out of fear have already cleared the toilet paper off the shelves, just…
Fed Cuts Rates For First Time In Years
Last week the Fed decided to cut rates by 50 basis points, or .5%. This decision has been expected by Wall Street for some months. We saw very little movement in the market at the end of trading when the decision was announced. However the day after, the market had a strong day as the…
Semiconductor Slow Down
The Economy and the stock market have always been a tricky thing. Long term, the American economy has always grown. You can look a 10 year snapshot at any time in history and see growth. However from year to year we have had times of downturn. Economists and investors are always analyzing conditions, situations and…
“The single most powerful asset we all have is our mind. If it is trained well, it can create enormous wealth.”
-Robert T. Kiyosaki. Rich Dad, Poor Dad
Uncertain Markets? Have No Fear
“A time to gain, a time to lose.” True words sung by The Byrds. Elections are on the horizon and politics, whether we like it or not, affects wall street. Election years experience higher levels of volatility and that’s normal. Both political parties will have different ideas about where they would prefer to spend money…
Disney, Buy or Bust?
It has been said before, “The time to buy is when there is blood on the streets.” Well were not quite at, the elevators in the shining opening up, but we are at The Amityville Horror when the walls are bleeding. You may or may not be aware of the multitude of troublesome issues facing…
Lets Review
Last year around this time, I was discussing the market with someone who I respect. A man who is knowledgeable, accomplished and highly educated. I explained to him how based on my research and fundamental analysis, that i believed that AMD was going to be one of the highest performing stocks of the year. He…
Minimum Effort, Huge Rewards
I recently surveyed a group of 50 college students. Out of that group only 3 students had ever done any type of investing in the market. Many expressed interest in learning. When I asked them what has been keeping them from getting started, many of them had the same answers. A big factor for these…
Baby Steps
Now David, I’m excited to get started! But how exactly Do I get started? I here you ask. This is a question I am often asked, usually several times a week. In life, I like to say that anything that holds true value is going to require some work. Luckily, I am here to hold…
Why Are We Here?
By David Pitt – 11/11/2023 Why are we here? It’s not a trick question. It’s also not philosophical. If you have found your way to this webpage, I am assuming the simple answer is: “To make Money!”. This is a website dedicated to doing just that, whether it is in the stock market, real estate,…
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