Market Conditions

EQ – What events have affected the day’s market levels?

1.      Access cnbc.com

2.      Analyze the market for today – Is it up? Is it down? Why?

3.      Compose a half page, typed response to explain your answers

4.      You must type in Calibri font size 12 and double space your text.

5.      Print your response when finished

Gotta Know When To Hold 'Em; Know When To Fold 'Em

EQ - How does Kenny Rogers song help us while investing in the stock market?

1. Kenny Who? That old guy right there
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2. His Song
3. Hold 'Em (Buy or Hold)
• Buy What You Know
• Strong Businesses (Brands)
• Go Against The Grain (The Pendulum Effect)
• Pull-back Opportunities
• Strong Financials
4. AND THE MOST IMPORTANT
• A sustainable competative advantage
• Tons of Cash - Balance Sheet & Cash Flows
• Strong Leadership
5. Fold 'Em (Selling your position)
• Opportunities
• Business Change
• Valuation
• Mistake
• Losing Sleep