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DHUnplugged #370: Controlled Chaos

Missiles from North Korea, OPEC scrambling, out of control Tweets and even a revolving door at the White House. There is plenty of chaos when it comes to the geopolitical front. The good news is that market participants are happy to ignore it all. Plus Apple’s earnings, a review of our latest stock ideas and […]

DHUnplugged #367: Hacked Again?

Markets take a breather, but there is plenty to discuss. Hackers are in on another ransomware scheme – this time it appears that the destruction is more widespread than the last time. The Senate does not appear to have the votes for the Healthcare repeal – what that means for markets… Plus – an 80% […]

DHUnplugged #366: Ship Free or Die

Amazon is getting more aggressive by the day. Not only is the company disrupting retail but they have now shot across the bow of groceries and food stuffs. Markets are taking it all in stride. Oil sinks as OPEC has made a miscalculation and new rigs are added for the 7th consecutive month. SNAP hits […]

DHUnplugged #365: Half Full or Half Empty?

There has been a rash of doom and gloom prognostications appearing. What has changed? The Federal Reserve is likely to hike rates at their upcoming meeting and we look into what that may mean for stocks and markets overall. After a few days of selling pressure, buyers are back and they want to get back […]

DHUnplugged #364: The $1000 Per Share Club

Buyers are all over any pullback. Even when pullbacks are tiny. New entrants to the $1,000 stock club this week and some dissection of the latest announcements from Apple’s WWDC. Plus – the winners of the latest Closest to the Pin Contest and more…   Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:00:03 — […]

DHUnplugged #363: Free Money For All

There is a call for Universal Basic Income that is coming from the wealthiest people in the world. How will that work out for the world? Markets snapped back after a tough week – back to all-time highs. Amazon cracks through the $1,000 price barrier and Bitcoin plunges. Drama in the air and more problems […]

DHUnplugged #361: Impervious ?

Markets appear to be impervious to any news that may be negative. Buy the good and the bad it appears. So far….. An update on a few of the recent stock picks, SNAP and markets. Airlines are still in hot water and we look into whether this is simply social media pressing buttons or something […]

DHUnplugged #360: Contemplating Complacency

Did we just happen upon the short of the century? The VIX drops below $10 to a multi-decade low – is this the new normal or something else? Is this simply high confidence or off the charts complacency? Apple and the “big boys” are holding up markets, but below the surface there is something else […]

DHUnplugged #359: Retirement Plans In Jeopardy

Earnings season is underway and there have been some big winners and some monstrous losers. GDP slows as does some other important U.S. economic metrics. The VIX hits single digits this week before it pops higher  – a sign that there is too much complacency in the markets? New rules being discussed may lose the […]

DHUnplugged #358: Biggest Ponzi Scheme Ever?

Is it possible that this is just one gigantic Robin-Hood Ponzi Scheme? We take a look at one of the biggest companies out there and scary similarities to a typical Ponzi. Earnings are starting to roll in and so far they are looking somewhat weak. But, there is always the upcoming tax reform – oh […]