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The RUT up near 2% yet again. Nasdaq down.

I get the market is front running the Sept cuts, but its kind of surprising it didt sniff it out sooner
 
Russell 2000 IWM EFT up 11% since 7/3, NASDAQ is flat during the same timeframe. This a healthy for the overall market.
I guess rotation but wish I sold some more Tech at their ATH but they will come back at some point. My stocks other than Tech are turning positive after several months with their earnings coming up. I guess diversification helps.
 
Russell 2000 IWM EFT up 11% since 7/3, NASDAQ is flat during the same timeframe. This a healthy for the overall market.
And the RUT quickly bounces back. Up .6%. DJI up as well. Nasdaq still down pretty big.

That RUT rebound is pretty indicative. You are right a slight give back there would have been very expected, but that dip was quickly bought.
 
Sounds like Ford is bringing software in house.

GM had news a couple months ago about energy storage.

These guys are following the TSLA model, a business model many big cap companies follow, in that they are not merely a company focused on building a singular item. TSLA builds cars, energy storage, has their own software, AI etc. AMZN is a delivery business that expanded into cloud, media and advertising.

If these legacy companies can diversify away from simply building heavy steel machines, that could help boost their embarrassingly low multiple. Some, especially the TSLA fans will say that is very unlikely, but Ford and GM both make billions of dollars a year. Much like they could invest a ton into building EV and battery plants without really disturbing their earnings, they can invest a ton into software.
 
In my portfolio at least, and giving the DJI is the leader today I imagine it's a broader story, but high dividend stocks are up.
 
Fascinating that the markets have essentially priced in a Trump victory if tech stocks are moving significantly based on his quips.

The NASDAQ is down today on his comments regarding Taiwan.

This is an observation, not a partisan post.
 
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Fascinating that the markets have essentially priced in a Trump victory if tech stocks are moving significantly based on his quips.

The NASDAQ is down today on his comments regarding Taiwan.

This is an observation, not a partisan post.
Seems more elementary then fascinating at this point.
 
At the end of the day, if there truly is a threat of Chinese action either economically or militarily against Taiwan, the quicker semiconductor lines can be set up in a more hospitable environment, the better.
 
I guess rotation but wish I sold some more Tech at their ATH but they will come back at some point. My stocks other than Tech are turning positive after several months with their earnings coming up. I guess diversification helps.
I’m very diversified to the point where I haven’t benefited as much with the tech run. (More conservative since retiring late 2022). But I have done well this year, and much better over the last two weeks with the rotation. For example, my portfolio of 58 stocks is up 0.83% today, versus the S&P being down 1.39%. Slow and steady for me.
 
I’m very diversified to the point where I haven’t benefited as much with the tech run. (More conservative since retiring late 2022). But I have done well this year, and much better over the last two weeks with the rotation. For example, my portfolio of 58 stocks is up 0.83% today, versus the S&P being down 1.39%. Slow and steady for me.
It's not slow and steady if you miss out on so much. Also, value goes crash in poor economic times. However, it is nice to finally see my value funds/etfs play catch-up. I'm definitely a tech/growth lean, but have been buying value big-time over the past 2 years to maintain allocations.
 
It's not slow and steady if you miss out on so much. Also, value goes crash in poor economic times. However, it is nice to finally see my value funds/etfs play catch-up. I'm definitely a tech/growth lean, but have been buying value big-time over the past 2 years to maintain allocations.
Um, that’s what slow and steady is. Somewhat lag the market when tech and spec stocks outperform, but don’t have the big downside risk when the market corrects. Unfortunately, I witnessed too many coworkers get clobbered around their retirement date, and had to see some of them come back to work. I am in a very good position, and don’t need to take excessive risk. When I was your age, my strategy was less conservative.
 
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The RUT up .6 early. Nasdaq .25

Not sure the RUT has beaten the Nasdaq in each of the last 5, but it is at least 4 of those days, and a huge catchup during that stretch.

Being as how this run has started in July, I think the story will be told as a "2nd half of 24" story. The RUT with a big head start.
 
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AMZN back near the old ATH break out level. I'd be pretty surprised if it dips back below.
 
AMZN back near the old ATH break out level. I'd be pretty surprised if it dips back below.
Recent bad news has caused GEV to dip. May be time to start a position?
@rutgersguy1 - any thoughts?

Update - just bought a small amount @$160.5'ish.
 
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Recent bad news has caused GEV to dip. May be time to start a position?
@rutgersguy1 - any thoughts?

Update - just bought a small amount @$160.5'ish.
It's been on a crazy run and I think it's rich for its growth. IIRC earnings is next Weds so we'll see how that goes. It's not a company I'd expect to come out with a big positive surprise on earnings but who knows. Could be some support in this 155-160. I'd want a further pullback myself.
 
Glitch in CRWD update causes global cyber shutdowns.

Had a good run but i sold that ish. Can’t be causing the thing you’re trying to prevent.
 
So MSFT was almost indirectly responsible for crashing planes today and the stock winds up down less than one percent. It is stonk.
 
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