Nicholas Vardy
Why the Public Sector Employee Bubble Has Got to Pop
The “Occupy” movement got a lot press for representing the interests of the “99%” versus the “1%.” Even President Obama’s comment that “the private sector is doing fine” echoes this misplaced sentiment. Yet, I believe that Obama has it exactly backward. It’s the “public sector” that’s doing fine. In fact, I’d argue that it’s the […]
Booking 144.53% Gains — And Two New Options Recommendations
Overall, last week was a down one for the markets, with the Dow Jones falling 0.99%, and the S&P 500 slipping 0.58%. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index also took it on the chin ending the week 3.08% lower. In contrast, your Bull Market Alert portfolio had a mostly profitable, if volatile week. Pharmacyclics […]
Your 11th Triple-Digit Winner for 2012 — 137.23% in Just Four Days!
Yesterday was a lousy day in the markets. Yet last week’s pick, Pharmacyclics Inc. (PCYC), continues its remarkable ride, soaring 4.44% even as the S&P 500 tumbled 2.23%. With your August $43 calls up 137.23%, sell half of your options to lock in your quickest triple-digit winner this year. With PCYC’s stock now […]
A Primer on Fed Policy’s Impact on Your U.S. Mortgage REITs
Last week was a solid one for your Dividend Pro portfolio, as stock markets across the globe regained their footing. Your stock-related picks — Hospitality Properties Trust (HPT) and Global X SuperDividend ETF (SDIV) — jumped strongly. Three of your current seven Dividend Pro holdings are U.S. mortgage real estate investment trusts (REITs) — Two Harbors […]
Booking 71.53% Gains in Just Three Days!
Investors may be focused on the latest headlines from Greece and Spain, but that hasn’t stopped last week’s Bull Market Alert recommendation, Pharmacyclics Inc. (PCYC), from continuing its relentless rise. PCYC’s stock is up 10.84% since I recommended it on June 11. With your August $43 calls up 71.53%, sell half of your […]
Solid Week as Global Markets Recover
Last week was a solid one for your Alpha Investor Letter portfolio. The Dow Jones rose 2.10%, the S&P 500 was up 2.55%, and the NASDAQ continued its strong rebound, rising 3.05%. Global markets also bounced strongly with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index soaring 4.04%. The big gainers in your Alpha Investor Letter portfolio included Yum! Brands (YUM), up 5.91%; The […]