Tag Archives: opportunities

Shopify Issuing Shares? No surprise there!

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Mal Spooner

I’ve seen this movie over and over again.  A stock rages upward, and instead of letting investors simply enjoy the ride the company has to ruin it by issuing (diluting) more shares.  This is just the first volley – expect … Continue reading →

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Renegotiating mortgage? Get extra to buy bank stocks and collect dividends.

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Mal Spooner

Between trips to Costco to stock up on supplies, or while working from home you may want to consider doing something given the market meltdown rather than just sitting on your haunches and letting opportunities slip by.  Don’t get me … Continue reading →

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Beware a German Bund Fight!

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Mal Spooner

I’d like to revisit a recurring phenomenon – and a reliable contrarian indicator – that befuddles the logical mind yet regularly creates investment opportunities. I’m inspired (again) by this comment I received from a fellow investment professional: “I have read … Continue reading →

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Stocks retreat 1 day later-am I that good?

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Mal Spooner

I am not that good – but the press sure is – the Wall Street Journal discovers a Bull Market a year later, and then: “April 5 (Bloomberg) — China raised interest rates for the fourth time since the end … Continue reading →

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