Summer Doldrums Are Here ! Glancing at the left hanging computer screen in my office, there is a list of about 30 large publicly traded companies that show today’s trading volume as a percentage of the 30 day average trading…
John Tamny, head of RealClearMarkets.com and noted economist, whom we have posted reviews in the past, was also present at the AFG conference. Taking copious notes during his discussion, I wanted to update and highlight a few of his thoughts: Tamny…
Arriving at approximately 7 pm on Friday June 11, 2010 in Dallas, back from the AFG Conference in Las Vegas, which was extremely enlightening; More specific updated Economic and investment related information to come in this weeks posts. Saturday morning the family loaded the…
On Thursday June 3rd, 2010, I officially handed the torch over of the presidency of the CFA Society of Dallas Fort Worth to the new leadership. While my term runs until the end of June 2010, most commitments have been…
Investor Money Flows continue to move heavily towards bonds, but light is shed on the sources. We have wondered out loud (Page 6-7) where and why investors are pulling cash in order to chase elevated bond funds, and it appears, according to ICI, Investment Company Institute , that…
Earlier this spring I had the extremely unique opportunity to tour two land based oil wells in a neighboring Texas state. One well was complete and functioning, and the second was nearing the end of the drilling process. The attached…
The constant trail of laundry that is our household, with a total headcount of four now, has exhausted the Kvale homestead washing machine. Being in the market for a new washing machine I will attempt to take advantage of the…
I don’t know about you, but for me it is hard to believe we are already in April. Just as a reminder it is April fool’s day today, so be on the watch for a trickster or two, but not…
Late today (2-11-2010), Donald will be traveling back to Houston, fingers crossed on his flight. I will be traveling to San Antonio late tonight, (2-11-2010) for a CFA weekend conference, but will be unavailable Friday (2-12-2010) afternoon only, leaving the office…
On Wednesday night I had the good fortune to see an Englishman from Liverpool perform for a gruelling two and one half hours in a very warm environment and it struck me why he does this. This year marks my…
