Insider Buying Week 02-27-26 WAR Street Bargains Average Insider Return 5.7%

War adds a new calculus.  Predictable trends crumble in the face of the unpredictable nature of war. I can’t imagine it leading to anything significant enough to disrupt the market.  If this war is over in days or a few weeks, expect a rally. If it lingers on for months, then this is a different game board. Gold Up, Oil up, Dollar stable or up, defense stocks strong.  Insiders don’t play these kind of macro events as their crystal ball is no better than anyone else. We focus on reading the tea leaves left by these insiders.  Average weekly return … Read more

Rare opportunity for speakers at GOP convention – CNN.com

I expect unusual stock price movement during and immediately after the Republican convention   By Kevin Liptak Convention speakers a chance for party to showcase its best in prime timeNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will give high-profile GOP keynote addressFlorida Sen. Marco Rubio gets coveted opportunity to nominate RomneyConvention speeches can backfire — just ask Pat Buchanan or Bill ClintonWashington CNN — For one week in August, the Republican Party will have a guaranteed place on prime time TV and, it hopes, voters undivided attention.For many watching, the Republican National Convention will provide the first glimpse of a political fight … Read more