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Posts Tagged ‘risk assets’

A Deep Breath

Folks, we’re coming up on the end of what has been an exceptionally strong month. In the last few weeks, we’ve seen tremendous moves in equities—the Dow shot up more than 9%, the NASDAQ more than 11% and the S&P more than 10%. After a run like that, we want to see the market stop [...]

After the Run-up

Folks, so far in today’s session, the markets are trading mixed. This comes after a run-up of around 80 handles in the S&P over the last three days that has helped to restore a little confidence. So, too, did a better-than-expected jobs number this morning—nothing to jump up and down about, but considering the obstacles [...]

Newt, Greece and the Flow of Capital

Folks, I had the great honor and pleasure of having former house speaker and Republican candidate for president, Newt Gingrich, as a guest on my show this morning. Mr. Gingrich and I discussed his new book, “A Nation Like No Other: Why American Exceptionalism Matters” and his Five Habits of Liberty, which speak right to [...]

I Know J-A-C-K about Housing

Folks, last night I appeared on CNBC’s The Kudlow Report to talk about housing. With me on the panel was businessman and publishing magnate Mort Zuckerman, who took the position that we’re on the verge of a double-dip in the housing market. I believe that Mr. Zuckerman is absolutely wrong about this, just like I [...]

Spring Fever

Folks, my good friend Joe Cusick, senior analyst at OptionsXpress, stopped by The Jack B. Show today to talk markets. I always love getting his insight—Joe’s a sharp guy and a shrewd trader who really understands what’s going on out there and always spots interesting things. If you missed it, I encourage you to listen [...]