Earnings Season (90 Day Treadmill) Winding Down, How Did We Do?
As of today approximately 90% of all S&P 500 companies have reported according to Thomson Reuters. In an effort to not forget the forest for the…
Up Slowly Like a Hot Air Balloon, Down Fast Like A Rock
If you have ever had one of those days when you step out of bed feeling a little under the weather, only to finish your…
5 Financial Spring Cleaning Ideas
Spring is near and even with many parts of the country experiencing unseasonably cool weather, we thought it might make sense to visit a few…
Two Thumbs Up for Bernanke (First Post FOMC Press Meeting a Success)
My biggest fear in Bernanke’s first public, history making, speech today, was the time he was to be in front of the group. Today, Big Ben…
From Mysterious Fed to “Just like You and I”?
On Wednesday April 27th, 2011 the first ever live post FOMC meeting discussion will be held with Big Ben Bernanke conducting a live 45 minute…
Surprise, Surprise, Earnings Strong So Far, Tomorrow Markets Closed
For those who remember the Character Gomer Pyle aka (Jim Nabors) in the offbeat situation comedy Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C, one of his favorite sayings was…
“I Saw My Duty and I Did It” S&P Puts US on Notice
A famous quote from the 1981 movie Taps “I saw my duty and I did it!” For those that do not remember, Taps was a…
90 Day Treadmill Confession Time Begins-Expected Winners and Losers
Alcoa’s, (AA) earnings release Monday April 11th, marks the unofficial start to the 90 day treadmill confession season, better known as earnings season. Over the next…
Q2 2011 J.K. Financial, Inc. Newsletter
Coming to your mailbox soon is our Second Quarter 2011 Newsletter. Digital copies have been posted to the Newsletter section on our website now. The…
First Quarter 2011 Performance Report Cover Letter
Dear Investor: If someone had told you on January 1st 2011 in the next 90 days there would be several political uprisings, some in geographically…