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Introducing the 2014 Short/Medium Duration Income Portfolio

Tim McPartland | October 15, 2014
October 13, 2014  10 pmIn somewhat of a new 'experiment' we have constructed what we are calling the '2014 Short/Medium Duration Income Portfolio'.  This model joins our other models that we have contructed in the past and we plan to simply let this model 'run', meaning no trading.  We will just reinvest the income as it is earned.We think this…

No ‘Juice’ in this Market

Tim McPartland | October 13, 2014
It would appear there is no upside energy left in the stock market--and this includes the MLP's.  We are tired of watching the MLP's--they are getting crushed again today because of the real fear that the Saudi's are more than happy to pump up supply until crude falls under $80/barrel, thereby forcing a cut back in capital spending by shale…

This and That – Some Loose Ends

Tim McPartland | October 12, 2014
October 12, 2014  9:30 pmWe have had some questions on various holdings that readers have in their portfolios and thought since we have some time we would touch on a couple of points (remember that bond markets are closed Monday for Columbus Day--unless you are in Minneapolis it is 'Indigenous Peoples Day').We have had questions on holding preferred stocks of…

So What Does Friday Hold for Us?

Tim McPartland | October 9, 2014
October 9, 2014  9:30 pmWell after this weeks wild swings what will Friday hold for the markets?To start with we have no economic reports of consequence tomorrow--which honestly, are not the market drivers at this time anyway. Unfortiunately there are 4 Fed governors speaking tomorrow and we hope they use common sense when choosing their words. Regardless of what any…
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