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One thing that we at Markowski Investments notice on a regular basis is how many of our clients get emotionally involved with their stocks. When we get an account transferred in from another firm by a new or existing client we give unbiased recommendations on every security held in the portfolio. More often than not […]
When the news of the massacre at Columbine High School flashed across my television screen, I was overcome by various emotions ranging from rage, anger, frustration and sadness. One response I did not feel was surprise. I have many family and friends who are educators and I talk with them about the attitudes of their […]
We at Markowski Investments are always keeping a close eye on what our competition is up to. Lately we have noticed that our competition’s advertisements and sales literature have all pretty much read the same. Something like this… “Don’t worry about the volatility just keep buying, it is impossible to time the market so don’t […]
There is a Greek myth about a young boy named Icarus who receives a pair of magic wings. These wings will allow him to fly like a bird. Before Icarus takes off on his first flight, his father warns him not to fly too high and close to the sun for his wings will catch […]
To impeach, or not to impeach that is the question. Over the past few months I have participated in countless debates over the current constitutional crisis we have been witnesses to. In the spirit of the ancient Greek orators and philosophers, I have left no stone unturned in my quest to get to the bottom […]
Who said daytime television is boring? For pure viewing entertainment look no further than a financial news station. It has drama, action, comedy and a diverse cast of characters. The original concepts for these stations however, was to be informational, an aid to individual investors. Their concept of “thorough analysis and coverage,” of our nations […]
Trying to make sense of the carnage that the financial markets have wrought this past month has left both the individual and institutional investor panic stricken. The market has experienced intense volatility, with the Dow dropping over 450 points in single trading session and the NASDAQ taking its second biggest fall in twenty-seven years. World […]
I conducted a study about six years ago where I followed campaign coverage of the 1992 Presidential election in our country’s major periodicals, The New York Times, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, and the Los Angeles Times. At the time of the study, the incumbent George Bush was leading in the polls by a substantial margin […]
So are you sick and tired of hearing about the Internet? Have you lost a small fortune on dot com stocks? Are you still trying to find a more conservative approach to investing in this exciting, yet volatile industry? We at Markowski Investments have a plan that will answer all your questions and concerns. In […]
Last October, I received a gift from my Dad after the death of my Grandfather. It was a book by Richard Carlson entitled “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff.” This book is apparently very popular being a New York Times Bestseller; however it is a great stretch from my usual material, which usually consists of Non-Fiction […]
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 […]
Over the past few weeks many popular magazines have featured articles regarding the stock market. The apparent goal of these articles is to explain the dynamics that are supporting the market’s powerful bull-run, which has been in effect since the early nineties. America’s stock market has already gained another 15% this year, putting the total […]