Week in Review Episode 28

Week in Review Episode 28

Summing Up The Week Despite all the naysayers and bear analysts claiming otherwise, the market finished the week higher, yet again. Each week feels like we’re at higher and higher overbought levels, but the indexes show no sign of quitting. Let’s take a...
What is a “stock gap?”

What is a “stock gap?”

What does a  “Stock Gap” mean?” A stock gapping at its open means that news moved the stock price dramatically from the previous closing price, leaving a blank space or “gap” on the stock’s chart. Gapping – Up or Down When a...
Trades in Play Episode 7

Trades in Play Episode 7

Risk Disclaimer The positions in this portfolio are incredibly risky and extremely volatile.   No one at Get Irked is a professional financial adviser (or a doctor), so consult with your own financial adviser to see if any of these positions fit your risk profile (and...
Investments in Play Episode 7

Investments in Play Episode 7

 February 22, 2019  Click any chart for an enlarged version Highlights from the Week The Mouse House Makes a Comeback! Disney (DIS) was our biggest winner this week, gaining 2.36% for the week (hey, it’s a slow week – the S&P only gained 0.62%). Maybe...
Week in Review Episode 27

Week in Review Episode 27

Summing Up The Week The shortened four-day trading week thanks to Presidents Day started off higher until negative news about existing home sales hit on Thursday. On Friday, optimistic news from China brought the averages back up which resulted in the 9th straight...
Trades in Play Episode 6

Trades in Play Episode 6

Risk Disclaimer The positions in this portfolio are incredibly risky and extremely volatile.   No one at Get Irked is a professional financial adviser (or a doctor), so consult with your own financial adviser to see if any of these positions fit your risk profile (and...