Comments on: Rally Getting Tired ?

By: Former Bears’ Take on the Market’s Future | The Big Picture

Former Bears’ Take on the Market’s Future | The Big Picture — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:32:00 +0000

[...] that came out before our 5-15% pullback call last [...]

By: Global Markets in Review: Prieur du Plessis | ETF 2X

Global Markets in Review: Prieur du Plessis | ETF 2X — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:35:53 +0000

[...] sees markets falling by 20%, Doug Kass is looking at -5% to ‑12%, David Fuller at 10-15% and Barry Ritholtz at 5-15% (The Big Picture), with Andrew Smithers (Smithers & Co) the most bearish, viewing the [...]

By: New Week | The Big Picture

New Week | The Big Picture — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:55:35 +0000

[...] could get very interesting from here. Other than the observation that the rally was getting tired, I have no special insights as to how this plays out. A reasonable guess: We chop around, pull back [...]

By: Words from the Investment Wise 11.1.09 | The Big Picture

Words from the Investment Wise 11.1.09 | The Big Picture — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:43:38 +0000

[...] sees markets falling by 20%, Doug Kass is looking at -5% to _12%, David Fuller at 10-15% and Barry Ritholtz at 5-15% (The Big Picture), with Andrew Smithers (Smithers & Co) the most bearish, viewing the [...]

By: The Big Squeeze for Mister Market | Red Hot Energy and Gold

The Big Squeeze for Mister Market | Red Hot Energy and Gold — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:01:51 +0000

[...] 5 Factors Making Barry Ritholz More Cautious on the Markets [...]

By: insaneclownposse

insaneclownposse — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:30:36 +0000

call me ahab – I’ve been neutral on equities, bullish on commodities, bearish on treasurys since May. Anyway, every speculator is entitled to change his/her mind on a whim. If you are concerned with being correct, you will probably get your ass handed to you. I’m sure you are familiar with that sensation because you seem to be a real jerk.
Why don’t you find your mother and get a hug. Maybe you’ll feel better about things.

By: Quick Poll: Is this “the Top”? | Market Data Trader

Quick Poll: Is this “the Top”? | Market Data Trader — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:33:36 +0000

[...] Ritholtz: “Given the recent market action, I am now starting to pull in my horns a bit, as this rally looks … [...]

By: call me ahab

call me ahab — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:49:33 +0000

“How long does the rally in the dollar go on? That is a good question, but fundamentals don’t support much of a lift. The U.S. economy remains in tatters.”

keep hanging on to your bullish S&P stance- now that rally’s been around- and you sound like a bear on equities in May asking the very same question-

but maybe you have it all figured out- lol

By: jeg3

jeg3 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:00:15 +0000

Going to Detroit. How much of the city do you plan on buying to create Barrytown?
http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/281075

Job Creation is still a concern for Main Street, is Wall Street not far behind eventually:

“With each passing day, the schism between Wall Street, Washington and Main Street widens. The American people grow increasingly incredulous with the complacency of Washington leadership.”

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lynn-tilton/obamas-small-business-pla_b_333403.html

By: insaneclownposse

insaneclownposse — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:13:26 +0000

as soon as the dollar resumes its downward trajectory, equities should regain their footing. I think all of the recent stock market behavior smells of an organized short squeeze in the dollar.
How long does the rally in the dollar go on? That is a good question, but fundamentals don’t support much of a lift. The U.S. economy remains in tatters.