Monthly Archives: December 2011

Dec27

Hedgie Doug Kass puts out an enjoyable annual list of 15 surprises; unlike a lot of other pundits whose 15 surprises are things that are slightly out of consensus, Doug shoots from big outliers.  By definition that means he will…

Dec27

Using the wonderful powers of FINVIZ I've screened across the more liquid universe of stocks to come up with a list of 45 stocks that returned at least 75% year to date.   This list includes names of at least…

Dec27

It appears Europe has been put in a 'box' for now – hear no evil, see no evil.  Italian 10 year yields scratched their way back to the 7% range right before the holiday but if no one cares does…

Dec23

Usually we have a half day today, right ahead of Christmas but with the weekend holiday date – that will be moved to Monday.  No help to us who usually use the half day for shopping.  Whatever you are celebrating…

Dec23

While 2011 got off to a rip roaring start in the commodity complex as QE2 was firmly upon us, the situation have weakened considerably in the back half of the year.   I suppose the one exception is those of…