JSPM Weekend Research

JSPM Weekend Research

The first three-day weekend of 2022 is upon us, with both the equities and bond markets closed on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In past years over these long weekends, I have put out research notes that I hope serve to lay out a roadmap for where markets may...
And It Begins…

And It Begins…

The last week of July marks the start of earnings season for many growth stocks. Soon we will hear from companies like Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. From a long term investment standpoint, one quarter is relatively insignificant. It does however give us a...
If Not You, Then Who?

If Not You, Then Who?

Markets are the ultimate conditioning mechanism. By this I mean, that once you think you have it all figured out, you are quickly reminded that almost by law, Mr. Market can, and will tell you to fu*k off. I should know, it’s been telling me to do that a lot...
Something’s Gotta Give

Something’s Gotta Give

As I write, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has managed to close at another record high year to date. What is going on beneath the surface though, has been telling a different story. To illustrate my point, let’s do a quick exercise. If you were to take an exam...