Last Week: The Chicago and Wall Street Bears were both in hibernation as Thanksgiving gave way to winter. I turned off the game versus the Packers last night at halftime. Without Akeem Hicks in the middle, my 18-month old granddaughter Jane could probably gain 5 yards...
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, it would be an epic understatement to say that 2020 has been a most unusual year. In our family my birthday on March 12 comes first in the calendar and my son Alex’s on November 19th comes last. Flashing back to March 12th, I...
Eric Kuby Interviewed by Barron’s for Cover Story on Small Cap StocksAs of 11.13.20 Amazon (AMZN) was a 2.20% holding in the North Star Opportunity Fund. SP Plus (SP) was a 3.45% holding in the North Star Micro Cap Fund. Acme United (ACME) was a 0.78% holding in the...
Markets: Monday morning Pfizer announced that early data from its coronavirus vaccine shows it is more than 90% effective with no serious side effects. The study should be concluded by the end of the month with the likelihood of emergency FDA approval to follow post...
Markets: What a difference a week makes. A blue undertow (Biden won, but the Senate appeared likely to remain with a Republican majority) swept into the sea of red and turned the market green. Volatility vanished and FOMOTINATE (Fear Of Missing Out There Is No...
Eric Kuby Talks Opportunities in the Small Cap Space with Oliver Renick, host of TDAmeritrade NetworkAs of 11.5.2020 Collectors Universe (CLCT) was a 3.9% holding in the North Star Dividend Fund and 3.75% holding in the North Star Micro Cap Fund. Bank of Hawaii (BOH)...
Now is the time to review and consider your Medicare choices for 2021. Seniors currently enrolled in Medicare can reconsider their choices from October 15 through December 7, 2020. This is called the Open Enrollment Period and coverage can start on January 1, 2021....
Markets: It was the worst week in the market since March, with the S&P 500 sinking 5.6% and small caps faring even worse shedding 6.22%. Volatility surged with the VIX spiking 38% to match its highest level since June. The chart below shows the percentage changes...
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