Monday, May 21, 2007

New all-time high in S&P 500

Intraday today, we have reached an all-time new high on the S&P 500. So, I am going to start committing funds. Today, I have put 5% into the diciplined equity fund, which closely tracks the S&P 500, as far as I can tell. TTFN. Don

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Bus trip

We had a mystery shopping bus come yesterday morning. It was exciting having 54 people in the shop at one time.

On the investing front, the Dow continues to go up, and the R2K continues to go down. The S&P 500 is up slightly. Regardless, I am very happy sitting in cash for now.

Seperately, my daughter pitched an exciting game last night for Montini. Her team won 1 - 0. They ended the regular season in second place. I am very proud of her.

Monday, May 14, 2007

Out 2007

Well friends, our Internet sales were very nice this season for Mother's Day. But, our in-store sales were down compared to last yer. So, tomorrow, we become an Internet store with limited hours open to the public.

I recommend to all to get completely out of the market for now. The seasonal sell is definitely on.

TTFN, Don

Monday, May 7, 2007

Selling more

I have been selling half of my remaining holdings in the R2K fund each day that the market was up. I am currently only 13% invested. On the first down day, I will go to 100% cash. And, it looks like today will be that day.

On the angel front, business is very good. Mothers Day is the second-busiest season of the year for us. Sales are up 25% over the same month a year ago. After Mothers Day, summer is a very slow time. So, we are restricting our showroom hours so that we too can enjoy the summer.

TTFN, Don