“Fake news” entered our lexicon in 2017. Often, the tainted term can seem ambiguous – its meaning tortured to fit a particular political perspective. But fake news doesn’t always concern government. Far too many pieces of fake financial news are bouncing around in the media these days. Much of the financial fakery resides online. Digital … Continued
Fortive Corp. (FTV), a July 2016 spin-off from Danaher (DHR), is an industrial growth company that designs, manufactures, and markets engineered products, software and services worldwide for the transportation and franchise distribution sectors. While similar diversified technology stocks outpaced the S&P 500 by 6% during 2018, Q4 was particularly harsh on FTV. Since then, the … Continued
If 2018 started with a boom, it ended with a thud. The S&P 500 closed the year just shy of 2500, down nearly 8% and a far cry from the 21% gains notched in 2017. The fourth quarter was one of the most volatile periods in recent memory. Yes, volatility returned in all its glory. … Continued
Not you again…I’m sick of seeing you,” complains Tom Sosnoff as he contorts himself into an exaggerated slouch and sighs like a teen- ager whose Wi-Fi has just been turned off. I sidle up to the long communal wooden lunch table that he calls his office. It’s the epicenter of activity in a converted industrial … Continued
After the latest meltdown, a financial pundit weighs in on crypto’s capers
Google, Facebook and Amazon have great technology, but much of their success comes from regulatory and antitrust mistakes
To the casual observer, the past year probably looked disastrous for Facebook (FB) CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Yet, despite all the drama, Zuckerberg’s actually been quite lucky. He’s been fortunate enough, in fact, to earn the sobriquet of luckbox of the month. Sure, Zuckerberg’s net worth has declined of late, but it declined from a high … Continued
A short strangle is a neutral strategy that profits when the stock stays between the short strikes as time passes, as well as whether there are any decreases in implied volatility. The short strangle is an undefined risk option strategy. Directional Assumption: Neutral Setup: Sell OTM Call Sell OTM Put Ideal Implied Volatility Environment: High … Continued
Investors don’t have to turn pro to become proactive…and their portfolios will thank them for it
Tom Sosnoff, arguably the nation’s leading proponent of active investing, combines showmanship and technology to help traders take control of their portfolios. From beginner to expert, active investors cherish Sosnoff as a friend and mentor. This is his story.