Tag Archives: Earnings

How about the truth?

Posted on August 7, 2012 by John S. Hopkins, Jr.

I couldn’t help but see the headline on CNBC today: “As earnings season closes, signs of more trouble ahead“. What I found interesting about this headline is that it’s most definitely negative in its tone while the market has actually … Continue reading →

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Starbucks; just a pause or glory days are over?

Posted on July 27, 2012 by John S. Hopkins, Jr.

Starbucks released its earnings after the bell on Thursday and investor’s didn’t like what they saw. As a result, SBUX got a quick 10% haircut as traders try to determine if this is a one off event or if SBUX … Continue reading →

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Would you buy it now?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Eva Zaleski

I do not trade individual stocks. I trade only ETFs. However sometimes I like to look at stock charts and remind myself why. Here is one that caught my attention: It’s an hourly chart. Would you buy it here? Would … Continue reading →

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Betting on GOOG ahead of its earnings is a crap shoot at best

Posted on October 13, 2011 by John S. Hopkins, Jr.

UPDATE: Be sure to scroll to the bottom and cast your vote! I see where BCG analyst and “Fast Money Friend” Collin Gillis told CNBC “we’d be buyers of Google in front of their earnings.” I always find these types … Continue reading →

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Can You Get out of Trouble?

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Eva Zaleski

It depends… In one of my blogs I wrote that I trade only ETFs and I try to follow my rules all the time. I know I am not a good stock picker. I also know that for me it … Continue reading →

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Unemployment picture still murky

Posted on February 3, 2011 by John S. Hopkins, Jr.

I was reading CNN Money’s reporting on weekly jobless claims, and while the numbers came out better than expected, we seem to be stuck in the 400-450k level, in spite of recent suggestions that companies are hiring again. Interestingly, we … Continue reading →

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