May 2008 – Jim Woods Investing

May 30, 2008

currenthotline.pdf

The Financial Sector Roadblock

So, what caused the sharp retreat in equities last week? As I’ve pointed out so many times during the past year, the culprit that keeps plaguing the overall market is the pernicious slide in financials. To see just how uncomfortable the slide in financials has been, take a peek at the chart below of the Financials Select Sector SPDR (XLF)

‘Paid-Up’ Life Insurance — Is It Really A Good Deal? 2

So, what caused the sharp retreat in equities last week? As I’ve pointed out so many times during the past year, the culprit that keeps plaguing the overall market is the pernicious slide in financials. To see just how uncomfortable the slide in financials has been, take a peek at the chart below of the Financials Select Sector SPDR (XLF)

Is It Time To Buy Real Estate?

So, what caused the sharp retreat in equities last week? As I’ve pointed out so many times during the past year, the culprit that keeps plaguing the overall market is the pernicious slide in financials. To see just how uncomfortable the slide in financials has been, take a peek at the chart below of the Financials Select Sector SPDR (XLF)

Income Investors: Pick Up Your Phones NOW! 3

So, what caused the sharp retreat in equities last week? As I’ve pointed out so many times during the past year, the culprit that keeps plaguing the overall market is the pernicious slide in financials. To see just how uncomfortable the slide in financials has been, take a peek at the chart below of the Financials Select Sector SPDR (XLF)

ETF Talk: The Rise of The Raj

So, what caused the sharp retreat in equities last week? As I’ve pointed out so many times during the past year, the culprit that keeps plaguing the overall market is the pernicious slide in financials. To see just how uncomfortable the slide in financials has been, take a peek at the chart below of the Financials Select Sector SPDR (XLF)

Blogs Away: A Fabian Visual Fixation 3

So, what caused the sharp retreat in equities last week? As I’ve pointed out so many times during the past year, the culprit that keeps plaguing the overall market is the pernicious slide in financials. To see just how uncomfortable the slide in financials has been, take a peek at the chart below of the Financials Select Sector SPDR (XLF)

Be Like the Bird

So, what caused the sharp retreat in equities last week? As I’ve pointed out so many times during the past year, the culprit that keeps plaguing the overall market is the pernicious slide in financials. To see just how uncomfortable the slide in financials has been, take a peek at the chart below of the Financials Select Sector SPDR (XLF)

May 23, 2008

currenthotline.pdf

Will The Oil Spike Continue?

Stocks have fallen back below their long-term, 200-day moving averages following a heavy, two-day sell off caused in large part by one thing: surging oil prices