Al Goldman
Al Goldman
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We have a very nervous investment environment. The excuse is bond rates are up and there is increased concern about the financial futures market, which appears to be predicting three more rate hike for the Fed funds.
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Second quarter earnings are going to be a very pleasant surprise. A quarter point increase won't even cause the economy to sneeze. It's so modest it will not be a factor.
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My feeling is the economy is going to slow, either on its own or by the Fed. If you think interest rates are going to be raised steadily, that's not good for anybody, but a modest increase does not hurt technology.
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The report was a sign that the Federal Reserve may not need to increase interest rates as high.
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After four days of selling, a giveback of about half of the gains of the first seven days of the new year and a big increase in gloom, we look for a rally attempt.
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The sector is notorious for over-reacting - both up and down - and now we are getting a little realistic. But I think the buying opportunity is going to be sooner rather than later.
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These are the personalities of a market getting in the areas of a bottom.
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Earnings are ancient history. The first quarter is under our belt. The market is now looking to the fourth quarter and ahead.
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Drug companies are being hit by the Merck trial. But since their valuations are still cheap, we might see a sharp rebound in their stock prices soon.
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Earlier this year, home-builder stocks were going up like Superman. Today's drop in the home sales report provided a good excuse for managers to finally sell those stocks and lock in some profits.
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Fluctuation is normal after a run-up. The economic news is not good and it's not going to be good for a while, but we are in recovery mode.
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Right now this is a market based on sound fundamentals. I do not see any irrational exuberance. I see intelligent buying. Somewhere out there we will get into a blow-off stage but when that will come is totally unpredictable. Therefore, I'll worry about it when market action starts to change.
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Our economy is doing well despite what is going on in Asia, and with any signs of improvement from there, it could be up, up and away for us.
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We do not think the Fed will raise rates at their meeting at the end of this month.