War in Ukraine, Inflation, interest rates “spiking to the moon”, supply chain imbalances, and the resulting Market volatility…it’s all enough to make one’s head spin. I thought it might help to review and address some of these, which I see as “noise”, and specifically why Private equity, later stage equity projects, and pre-IPOs might serve … Continue reading
I guess, I know I am getting older when I start sounding like my Father! With the recent volatility in the infamous Crypto currencies, and the relentless climb of the “never ending” Bull market; I think even seasoned/experienced traders are starting to believe the B%$#s(%T. Is this time different? Before I start, no…this is not … Continue reading
Many trends have started to take hold over the past years, first prompted by the internet and solidified by the power and commonplace of laptops and mobile devices. What was once the mainstay of the office, even printers are now ultra-affordable and common in most households. This has enabled business to ratchet up productivity to … Continue reading
I have seen this before, and more than once. 1987 stock crash (Black Monday) I had to remind people that they will still have their dogs bark in the morning. The Sun will come up, and the dam birds will chirp. In that situation, it only lasted two days but the market started a gigantic … Continue reading
Tulips come to mind! Generally considered the first speculative “bubble”, investors and common folk alike bought into the never ending rise of tulip bulb prices way back in @1637 A.D. Yes, this is as relevant today and a lesson to be learned. It was coined “Tulip Mania”, where prices rose exponentially and deviated from any … Continue reading
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