Feb 1, 2020
Stocks can’t get sick. Why do they sell off? Disease epidemics or pandemics cause markets to sell off because the global economy depends on the strength of consumer buying power. When consumers fear contracting a potentially-deadly illness, they do not leave...
Jan 31, 2020
January 31, 2020 The Week’s Biggest Winner & Loser Square (SQ) After spending what felt like forever in the doldrums following losing a star CFO, Square (SQ) finally seems to be returning to greatness, earning +4.99% in the middle of the biggest market-wide...
Jan 31, 2020
January 31, 2020 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...
Jan 31, 2020
Summing Up The Week There was actually news outside of the Wuhan Coronavirus this week, but it sure didn’t feel like it. The markets seemed to be doing really well with the virus news mid-week – even rising after the World Health Organization (WHO)...
Jan 24, 2020
January 24, 2020 The Week’s Biggest Winner & Loser Logitech (LOGI) Logitech (LOGI), my main long-term play on e-sports and gaming, reported a rock-solid quarterly report and held up throughout the Wuhan Coronavirus to earn 3.35% for the week, making it my...