DHUnplugged # 244: The Sharks are Circling

Facebook (FB) and Twitter (TWTR) fail to impress investors with their latest earnings reports/outlook. Markets are reaching overheated levels as October has swung from losses to gains on major indices.

To Quarantine or not to Quarantine, that is the question….

We also explore ApplePay as well as the drop in music sales at the iTunes store.

** Note: The Key Reversal Indicator is now at +5. This is a seldom seen condition that provides for a pullback for markets within days **

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DHUnplugged #243: IBM to Go Private and/or Rometty Canned?

In this action packed episode we discuss the latest round of earnings that have hit the tape as well as the miraculous turn around for global markets. IBM is in focus as we wonder how much longer the company can keep up their financial engineering instead of showing some true growth. They need to do something now!

We also look at the potential for Coca-Cola (KO) to buy the rest of Monster Beverage (MNST) as well as other investment ideas.

Listen in to find out more about the direction of oil prices and the massive losses that Warren Buffett incurred this week.

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DHUnplugged #242: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Markets are seeing selling with high volume. Is this the one everyone has been waiting for, or just another buy-the-dip moment?

We discuss some of the Ebola related stocks, some interesting tech innovations as well as the meltdown we are seeing with global stock markets. Perhaps the Fed will be so kind as to put back the punch bowl?

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DHUnplugged #241: Break Out The Gas Masks !

A case of Ebola in the U.S. spooks markets but is great for a few stocks which have potential vaccines. Airline stocks are hit on the news as well.

We discuss the strength of the U.S. dollar and the knock on effects it has for Gold, Silver and other commodities. GoPro (GPRO) is part of our conversation as well as several other stocks of interest.

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DHUnplugged #240: Skynet Is Going To Crash Markets

We look at the next possible reason for a stock market crash. Find out more and why this may be already in the works. Inversions are out, markets are worried and much more in this episode.

We also cover, the new iPhone, the most expensive apartment ever and some stocks to watch.

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DHUnplugged #239: Say Goodbye To The Taxi Industry

So much to discuss. The new iPhone, China’s economic woes, Band Practice, fake beheadings,  and the death of the taxi industry via Uber.

We also spend some time looking at a few stocks, the recent stimulus that is being offered by the bank of China and how the market magically popped today. Let’s not forget about Alibaba….

The lowdown on ISIS or ISIL….

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DHUnplugged #238: Back From The Hamptons

Traders are back to their desks and keyboards as the summer is now over. While trading volume has been anemic for the past few months, it is already seeing a sharp pickup on the first day after summer vacations.

Will it be more of the usual or an accident waiting to happen? And what about those selfie nude pictures that have been hacked from iPhones?

Politically correctness upended and some insight into some oddball financial topics…

 

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DHUnplugged #237: Millennial Madness

The end of the watch as we know it? Gold may be shining if seasonal trends are correct. Is the millennial generation making a mockery of pricing? Best Buy (BBY) earnings and some stocks to watch…

This is a jam packed show with some in depth insights.. Listen in.

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DHUnpplugged #236: Slow News – But Summer Is Ending

It is the dog days of summer and news is slow. Some if the more interesting items are discussed in this episode along with some ideas for stock plays. We hit on the incredible run for Apple (APPL) which hit an all-time high as well as some of the recent moves in biotech.

This is a jam packed show with some in depth insights.. Listen in.

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DHUnplugged #235: The Bear is Awakened

Markets have seen a change in sentiment and in this episode we find out why. Some of the recent news on the deadly Ebola virus and stocks picks that may see some upside on a potential cure.

This is a jam packed show with some in depth insight.. Listen in.

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