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I have Enronitis. Not the same Enronitis that democratic pundits like Terry McAullife are trying to sensationalize. My Enronitis takes the form of a repetition and “I told you so” syndrome. All anyone wants to talk about is Enron and they all want to know how I knew of its demise. Well, over 200 radio […]
We have been very diligent and busy here at Markowski Investments the past few years. Through our newsletter, the “Markowski Monthly”, and via the many radio and television appearances we make, we have tried to expose any malevolent actions or events that could adversely affect the American people. For the past few years we have […]
I happen to be a big fan of the cinema. It is unfortunate that Hollywood has been doing such a bad job putting out any original product. Years ago there was a comedy movie starring Bill Murray called “Groundhog’s Day”. In my opinion, this was one of the funniest and most original films ever. A […]
NOVEMBER 2011 Free-market economist Milton Friedman travelled to China in the 1960’s. He visited a worksite where the government was building a new canal. Friedman was shocked that modern machinery like tractors and earthmovers were not being utilized to speed and ease construction. He asked his host why there were so few machines. The government […]
“I’m fixing a hole where the rain gets in, And stops my mind from wondering, Where it will go? I’m filling the cracks that ran through the door, And kept my mind from wondering, where it will go…” THE BEATLES I think this song by the Beatles should be the theme song for Markowski Investments. […]
The past 18 months were lousy for many investors and too often, paying attention to the advice of Wall Street analysts didn’t help. More often than not, listening to an analyst’s recommendations or stockbroker’s hot air simply intensified the pain as share prices crumbled disastrously. Instead of telling investors to “sell,” many analysts continued to […]
First comes denial. Then sadness. And then finally anger. Putting money at risk brings out a dizzying array of mental, psychological and emotional issues for investors. And perhaps at no time are these sensitive issues more heightened than when it comes to people considering whether or not to sell an investment. Ironically, it doesn’t matter […]
We have been so busy over the past couple of weeks with beat up investors from all over the world. A common thread that has linked many of these investors together is their penchant for “hot” mutual funds. We define these funds as long on marketing and short on track record. Many Americans bought into […]
Ever wonder why you never see a sell recommendation? Why does it take an enormous drop in share value before an analyst will make a move on a stock? What is with the complete refusal to let go of a buy rating on stocks valued with “new economy math?” Dr. Kent Womack, a finance professor […]
The most recent volatility that we have seen in the market has finally brought some hard facts to the surface on the day-trading industry. Recent data from state and federal regulators have further advanced the ideas that we have been talking about here in the Markowski Monthly and on our national radio and television programs […]
PART ONE: NEW YORK (AP) – The charges include racketeering, extortion and solicitation of murder. Not too surprising for an indictment against reputed mobsters. But this case centers on Wall Street and is being called the largest crackdown on securities fraud in U.S. history. Besides organized crime, the indictments released accuse stock promoters, a retired […]
The recent volatility we have been witnessing in the financial markets and some of the many large corrections certain sectors and companies have taken have kept our account repair department very busy as of late. Many do-it-yourself investors have taken a ferocious beating over the past few months as most of the dot com companies […]