Over the President’s Day weekend we hit the slopes of New Hampshire skiing Attitash, Wildcat, Sunday River, and Cannon. In this video, drive with us from Bartlett, where we have a log cabin, through the White Mountain National Forest to ski Cannon Mountain. It was a typical New England weekend with rain, sleet, snow, and wind, and yet you’d never know it in this video. Check it out. The first mountain you see is Mount Willard (I called it Wilber, sorry!) which is in Crawford Notch. It’s a great hike in the summer especially when the train passes through the Notch along the side of the … [Read more...]
The Truth Behind the S&P 500: Part VII
When three companies—Amazon, Microsoft, and Netflix—comprise almost half of the performance year-to-date for the S&P 500, what happens to the index when they fall out of favor? It has long been my belief that investors don’t measure the risk inherent in a market-cap weighted index such as the S&P 500. They are invested in passive mutual funds that mimic an approach that has become more top heavy by the day. Investors should not be surprised when huge drops accompany huge gains. Read more about the Truth Behind the S&P 500 in Parts I, II, III, IV, V, and VI. … [Read more...]
Russia and China Working on Anti-Satellite Weapons
A report has found both Russia and China are racing to develop technology capable of jamming or destroying U.S. military and commercial satellites. The report, “The Worldwide Threat Assessment” by Daniel Coats, Director of National Intelligence, goes on to say that the “Russian and Chinese destructive anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons probably will reach initial operational capability in the next few years.” Continued global space industry expansion will further extend space-enabled capabilities and space situational awareness to nation-state, nonstate, and commercial space actors in the coming … [Read more...]
Paul Singer Epically Savages Bitcoin
You can count hedge fund manager Paul Singer as among the bitcoin skeptics. He recently savaged bitcoin and cryptocurrencies as a form of investment saying: “When the history is written, cryptocurrencies will likely be described as one of the most brilliant scams in history....It is not just a fraud. It is perhaps the outer limit, the ultimate expression, of the ability of humans to seize upon ether and hope to ride it to the stars....But is it not glorious that when the equivalent of nothing attracts priests and parishioners who run up the price, the very willingness of the mob to buy it … [Read more...]
November Mid-Terms: It’s the Economy Stupid
In my conversations with business owners this year, they tell me they love the Trump tax-cut. They’re also telling me business is good and expected to remain that way. Thank you Mr. Trump. When it comes to the mid-terms and the House, the best strategy is to focus on the economy and Trump’s tax cuts, pure and simple. And keep pointing out how a Pelosi-run House is not good for American businesses. In The Wall Street Journal, James Freeman explains that the tax cuts are boosting Republican popularity, and most people don't even know what's in it yet. He writes: Even counting those who … [Read more...]
Global Earnings Generate Dividends and Deals
Strong earnings in Europe are leading to increases in dividend payouts and an uptick in M&A activity on the Continent. Global diversification is more important than ever. As always, investors should focus on harvesting dividends to create a portfolio that generates income for compounding, and funding retirement. Nina Trentmann reports on Europe's strong performance: European companies have struck several deals since the beginning of the year, including Sanofi SA ’s SNY 0.48% proposed takeover of Bioverativ Inc. for more than $11.5 billion. Swiss industrial firm ABB Ltd. ABB -0.20% is … [Read more...]
Laura Ingraham Blasts Back at LeBron James
In what is now becoming an ongoing feud between the conservative TV host and the NBA basketball player, Laura Ingraham blasts back at LeBron James. … [Read more...]
Happy Presidents’ Day
"Never spend your money before you have it." - Thomas Jefferson (Randall, Henry S. The Life of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 3. New York: Derby & Jackson, 1858, p.525.) … [Read more...]
To Survive, it Pays to “Know a Guy”
Rhode Island is often referred to by its citizens as the "I know a guy," state. When facing the bureaucratic quagmire that is state and local government here, sometimes people can get things done faster if they "know a guy." The phrase works great for other situations as well, such as getting tickets to a big game, reservations at the best restaurants, or getting ahold of just about anything in short supply. It pays to know a guy. In survival preparations too, it pays to know a guy, or girl for that matter. Communities are what make life livable for most people. Access to food grown by a … [Read more...]
Shiffrin Wins Gold
Congratulations to Mikaela Shiffrin on her come from behind second run to win the gold medal in the giant slalom. Earlier this year I wondered, just how good is Michaela Shiffrin? I'm not sure I've ever seen anyone better. What makes Shiffrin masterful on course is the impeccable form she developed on the icy slopes of Vermont where she went to high school. Ben Cohen explains Shiffrin's rise to the top: Shiffrin was born in Colorado, moved to New Hampshire and trained in Vermont before moving back in middle school to what may be the best place on the planet for a skier. And the person … [Read more...]
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