The Goldman Guide

This week’s issue is sure to have something for everyone. Here is a sneak peek:

• See why big stocks are poised to move higher in the near term.

• Small cap stocks will lag behind but microcaps will outperform their brethren.

• Turmoil in the Middle East, seasonality, and technicals mean buy one of this featured ETF.

Turmoil in the Middle East and summertime in the U.S. are signals that oil and sin stocks are the place to be. Check out these 5 sin stocks---some of which are enjoying big growth yet trade at reasonable valuations. 

As we approach the midyear timeframe and we focus on fun in the sun, both novice and professional investors tend to be prone to mistakes. With this concept in mind, we give you the top 5 investor mistakes. On a related note, the low stock volumes, weird fund flows, neutral sentiment and lack of volatility in an upward trend is not the greatest mix for stock pickers. See what is really happening behind the scenes and why a return to volatility can create big returns for small cap stock pickers.

In this week’s issue, we tackle three major issues that will have a big impact on your investments. For starters, I have probably pissed off all of my peers by revealing the secrets to investing success. On a related note, I rarely admonish the hard working analysts in this business but this time I had no alternative. Late last week, the guys at Bank of America (Merrill Lynch) predicted that stocks will scream higher this summer before a big correction hits in the fall. We have stats that prove the exact opposite! 

Finally, most investors do not realize that June is one of the most important months of the year for a number of reasons. One of them is the fact June is the month that Russell reconstitutes its indices. This means that some stocks are swapped out as news ones are brought in. It can create big buying (and selling) in some small stocks.

We noted last week that the small cap correction was a good thing and small stocks rallied strongly. Today, we have concerns regarding the sustainability of bull markets so we elected to highlight a system that while risky, can generate quick returns: The Dead Cat Bounce. See how it can be used to score big returns quickly. Plus, we have a candidate that is so out of favor it appears primed to mirror other success stories.

In most cases, it is wise to take a contrarian approach to investing. Today is no different and we have completely divergent opinions regarding the recent small cap stock correction and the flurry of recently announced mega tech M&A deals.

Good morning! With earnings season ending this week, we reviewed the performance of the key indices in the summer and fall from 2008l, along with how to play the likely moves ahead based upon trends, sentiment and expected events.

We know how busy you are and no one has the time to pore over data and information anymore. Just for you, in this week’s Goldman Guide, we have provided everything you needed to know about the market and its direction in under 900 words. It is an easy read and cuts to the chase.

Good morning! Sell in May and go away? Hell no! Sell now before everyone else! See the May – October monthly performance from 1950 and you will see why this adage is so popular---and accurate.

Plus, now that the major investment publications are following our comments regarding the shift and transition to value and fundamentals isn’t it time someone told you how to succeed in this new environment? We do, in our 12 new stock tactics for investment success.

Good morning! Holiday weekends always get the creative and research juices going and this weekend was no different. Hence, five things you need to know for today and the rest of the week.