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December 8, 2021 Big Picture. Big Profits., Economy, Investment Opportunities
"A what?" That’s the response from my 10-year-old when I asked if he’s ever played with an Etch A Sketch. As he toyed with his iPad, I told him it’s the original tablet that you simply shook to start over. Which makes it the perfect tablet for writing a script for this stock market — shake it and start over! It sure would be nice if a script like that did exist. Some have even tried to assume that the economic cycle follows some nice plot with stock market sectors responding on cue. But it’s never that simple...![the fed wardrobe change](https://cdn.banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/07132711/wardrbe-440x264.jpg)
December 7, 2021 Big Picture. Big Profits., Economy, News
At first, it was tough to forgo almost all carbohydrates except those from vegetables … especially from a guy renowned for his pasta dishes. And my breakup with rice was especially poignant, given my love of South and Southeast Asian food. But I made the changes — and today I’m better for it. The Federal Reserve’s recent hawkish turn suggests a different kind of belt-tightening is just around the corner. Just as I had to give up some things to achieve the goal of a stable, healthy me, financial markets must make some changes if the Fed starts tightening interest rates. What are they likely to be, and how could they affect your portfolio?![market crash defense](https://cdn.banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/06135918/BD-12.6.21-Feature-Image-440x264.jpg)
December 6, 2021 Big Picture. Big Profits., Investing
Well, we told you volatility was coming … and we got it in spades last week! The immediate cause is Omicron and the Federal Reserve’s hawkish turn. But the real problem is excessive valuations and leverage. Even when the market eventually recovers, those two threats can cause a SHARP correction, just as they did during […]![UOA: These Bears Are Betting $10 Million Against a Recovery](https://cdn.banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/06114523/1206-440x264.jpg)
December 6, 2021 Trading Strategies, True Options Masters, Unusual Options Activity
In today's Unusual Options Activity, Chad Shoop spotted nearly $10 million in bearish bets as headlines continue to push stocks lower...![buy stocks omicron dip](https://cdn.banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/03123140/shutterstock_1902478927-440x264.jpg)
December 3, 2021 Big Picture. Big Profits., Investing
Markets went haywire this week (and last) in response to a double whammy: Omicron’s appearance on the COVID stage and a suddenly hawkish Fed. Stocks dropped across the board … but some dropped more than others. That confirms what I’ve been saying for most of 2021: The market increasingly prefers quality and consistent earnings growth […]