Land of the Lost

“If a prospect told a JTF broker flat out that he was not interested, the broker would use a technique called “the slap and hug” to essentially belittle the prospect before building him back up through kindness or feigned concern. Brokers also used reverse technique, “the hug and slap” at times.” I have an entire…

Adaptation

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change. In the struggle for survival, the fittest win out at the expense of their rivals because they succeed in adapting themselves best to their environment.” A lot of people…

361 Capital Weekly Research

361 Capital portfolio manager, Blaine Rollins, CFA, previously manager of the Janus Fund, writes a weekly update looking back on major moves, macro-trends and economic data points. The 361 Capital Weekly Research Briefing summarizes the latest market news along with some interesting facts and a touch of humor. 361 Capital is a provider of alternative…

Goldman: Four Reasons Why the Market is Going Much Higher

Last night’s much-buzzed about research report from Goldman Sachs, in which the firm lays out its new S&P targets, contains an interesting rationale for higher stock prices. Rather than making the bull case based on earnings growth, Goldman believes that the 2% dividend yield on the S&P 500 will serve as a rising floor of…