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It has been a busy couple of weeks while DHunplugged was on a short vacation. Markets rally, oil climbs and central banks are getting more aggressive. China is still in terrible shape, but investors are still looking for more stimulative actions to come to the rescue. It will be a big week upcoming with a busy economic calendar and the Fed’s rate decision on Wednesday… And.. What is with the Unicorns? Write-downs happening quickly as there is a sense that valuations are way to rich for many of these names. Click HERE for Show Notes

The debate over the effectiveness of central bank actions is raging on. Once an investor’s best friend, confidence is waning and markets are reacting. Following the best week of 2016, equities are once again seeing weakness as oil falls on OPEC comments. The bearish position is strengthening, but should this be a sign to start to nibble again on stocks? Is this a contrary indication or something that we should heed? Click HERE for Show Notes and Links Markets moved out of the correction as of Monday, only to slump again on Tuesday. Oil t

Oil soars on news that there will be a production cut, then sours after the announcement of a production freeze. Waiting on the “left-hook” devaluation from China after they pledged to keep the Yuan strong. Draghi promises the world that more stimulus is on tap and Japan continues to believe that negative rates are the answer to their economic woes. Meanwhile, there is some chatter that the Presidential candidates are the reason that markets have been in a downward spiral. More on this and other important topics. Click HERE for Sho

CDS – Credit Defaults Swaps blowing out in Europe as negative deposit rates are having a terrible impact. Tech stocks blowing up as earnings and outlook are really concerning investors. Oil continues to get hammered and now below $30 per barrel – even with the rumors flying around that there will be a special/emergency meeting with OPEC/Non-OPEC countries in an effort to stabilize prices. Japan market crumble, bond yields are dropping and all eyes are on the Fed’s next move. Listen in as we dive deep into the real news that ma

Markets are still contending with cross currents and the free-fall in commodity prices. The most recent earnings from Apple (AAPL) and Google (GOOG) are pushing and pulling investors in different directions. We delve into the recent move by the Bank of Japan, earnings and the latest news that are shaping the investment climate. Plus, we reveal the winning entry from our 300th Anniversary show. Plus, we take a look at negative interest rates and the potential for the Fed to restart QE. Click HERE for Show Notes and Links RegisterLogin Results f

Market comeback? Short-squeeze ahead of the Fed? Oil hitting bottom? Not so fast… Apple’s (AAPL) earnings, facts about Oil and the million dollar Oprah Tweet – Just a few of   the important discussion points from this episode – and much more. The big question is: Will this end up being the worst January for market in history or will the Yellen and her band of merry men be able to save the markets? Oh – not to forget that we are having a special giveaway this episode – check the show notes below for more info

There has been no let up of the selling pressure. Even with an overnight pop, stocks lost most of their luster as the correction continues. Earnings season is now in full swing and even as we see some decent beats, that is not helping. Banks are expecting big losses on energy related debt and few companies have bright outlooks to share. Click HERE for Show Notes and Links Three Powerball winners – Since we are still doing the show, assume that neither of us won? Market update: At the end of last week, January 2016 moved up to the #1 wors

It was a historic week on Wall Street. 2016 started with a nasty blow to markets. Investors liquidated as they ran for cover and headlines are painting a bleak picture. Earnings season, China, crude and the major news that will move markets are all discussed. We also confirm our car sales theory with data that backs it up. The Iranian affair and the State of The Union Address are up for commentary as well. What is that coffee company that John can’t recall? Show Notes and Links President Obama’s final State of the Union… and?

The end of the year is approaching and markets are seeing heightened volatility into the end. With the recent rate hike by the Fed, what will be in store for 2016? More of the same as 2015 or clear sailing to new highs? We will help to take the clarify some of the confusion. John and Andrew take a look at markets, the news that is moving markets as well as an update on our stock picks. Show Notes and Links 2015 ended on a sour note. The DJIA and the S&P 500 finished in the Red, the NASDAQ was positive. The mega-cap trade helped to keep th

The countdown until the Fed rate decision is getting down to the last few hours. Markets seem “prepared” for a hike and then some very dovish commentary to follow. Will this cause the U.S. dollar to rally or will we see an unwind of risk assets? On the table for discussion is the recent and massive sell-off in the junk bond sector. If history is any guide, this could be the tip of the iceberg for market volatility. Confusion remains along with some interesting investment opportunities. See this week‘s stock picks HERE Follow Joh