Wells Fargo CEO Compensation A “Travesty”
Wells Fargo commits multiple misdeeds yet awards their CEO Tim Sloan a pay raise. To read the full Bloomberg article, click below.
Bryan Anderson is the Executive Vice-President & Market Strategist with Beck Capital Management.
“Goldilocks” Jobs Report Propels Market Gains
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a jobs report today that was viewed by investors as “just right”. Click below to read the comments by Dr. Lewis Spellman, our firm’s Macro-economist.
BITCOIN: A Naysayers View
Bitcoin has no shortage of true believers and naysayers. This InvestorPlace article presents the argument against Bitcoin as a real currency.
New Tax Law: Things To Consider Doing Right Now
The new tax reform law has Americans asking what they should be doing right now to maximize the benefits. Paying next year’s state property tax this year is one thing we suggest clients consider – consult your tax adviser to see if that is right for you.
Investors Very Bearish – One Big Positive Contrary Indicator
Investors are the most bearish they have been since the financial crisis – nearly 7 in 10 think that stocks are over-valued. This is a strong contrary indicator of future market direction.
Winklevoss Says Bitcoin Is Gold 2.0
Bitcoin has been getting a tremendous amount of media attention lately. See our post for an interesting interview with Cameron Winklevoss and a recommendation for a good book on the subject.
Beware Of Rate Risk In Bond Funds
We continue to warn clients about risk to bond funds when interest rates rise. In this article, Morningstar discusses funds that may be especially vulnerable.
TESLA: Cash Burn & Potential Dilution – 2 Reasons Why We’re Cautious
Elon Musk’s TESLA auto company is an enormous success. However, the company is burning cash at a furious pace and may need to dilute shareholders by issuing more stock. These are two reasons why we’re cautious on TESLA stock — Bloomberg clearly lays out the issues in this article…
Greenspan: The REAL Bubble Is In Bonds
For over two years we have been warning of the very elevated risk in bonds. Today former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan acknowledged this risk.
New Artificial Intelligence Suggests Best Times To Buy Airline Tickets
According to new artificial intelligence data, the best time to book airline tickets online is no longer Tuesday.
Booking Flights Online? Check Several Websites For Best Deal
As The Points Guys says, when booking airline reservations for the best price always check the carriers, in addition to Google Flights and the credit card travel portals.
Clients And Guests Gather To Hear Investment Analysis & Outlook
We were pleased to host events in April at Austin Country Club and Steiner Ranch Steakhouse for over 100 clients and guests. We discussed the dangers of passive investing for those within 10 years of retirement, our outlook for bonds & equities, and our current strategic positioning for growth and income. Click through if you would like to view the slides from the presentation.