Technology
Tech Watch…..The Bubble Is Gone
Tech valuations very much back in line, the question is, how low can they go?
Tech Stocks Approaching "Normal" Valuations
S&P 500 tech weighting has plunged 43% from February 2000’s peak of 34%. Now at 19%, but expect it may have further to fall in 2001.
Tech Stocks: Valuation Considerations Now
The underlying decline in valuations and tech stock weightings in the cap weighted market indices probably has further to go in 2001.
S&P Technology Weighting Falling
S&P Technology Weighting has fallen to about 21.9% from nearly 35% in February. Expect it to fall to 20% or below (recession?) within the next year.
Super Bowl Internet Advertisers...Where Are They Now?
On average, the public companies that advertised had an average loss of 72.4% through November (calculated from 1/28/00).
Internet Insanity Index
The Internet Insanity Index was hammered with a 36% loss in November. Some of these companies will likely survive, but many will expire. We advise avoiding the group.
Technology: What’s The Downside?
November was Tech nightmare but we think about two-thirds of decline is behind us.
Internet Insanity Index
Over the last two months, the Internet Insanity Index has come down hard. The 16.1% loss in October follows an 11.7% September decline.
Technology: What’s The Downside?
Not even the mighty techs are immune to saturation, overcapacity, cyclicality, and fierce competition.
Will November Be "A Month of Cold Chilling Rains"?
I think November might be a rather dreary month for the U.S. stock market, even if we don’t get those cold chilling rains.
Technology Sector Valuations: Where Are We Now?
Since February, valuations have plummeted 37%, about half way back to median levels. However, relative P/E ratios paint a different picture.
Internet Insanity Index
After rebounding in August (16.7%), the Internet Insanity Index fell 11.7% in September. Of the 131 equity groups we track, the Insanity Index trailed 113.
Is October "The Cruelest Month"?
October carries a reputation with investors as the “cruelest month”, but statistically, September is most likely to be a downer. Paid To Play Portfolio: Now up an unbelievable 57% YTD. Tech Sunset? Professionals seem to be lightening their load in technology and communication commitments, now targeting a market weight.
Internet Insanity Index
The spurts and dips seen on the chart of our Internet Insanity Index are mouthwatering to both bulls and bears alike.
Internet Insanity Index
After a big bounce in June (+21%), the Internet Insanity Index came back to earth in July with a 7.7% loss.
Internet Insanity Index
This group rallied in June along with many of the other Technology related groups. However, for the YTD, this Internet Insanity Index is still down more than 21%.
Internet Insanity Index
The Internet Insanity Index has continued to deflate rapidly with a 17.3% loss recorded in May.
Reprint Of Early April Conference Call
Special reprint of Steve Leuthold, Byron Wien and Charley Maxwell conference call from early April.
Internet Insanity Index
The Internet Insanity Index continued its descent back to earth with a big 18.2% decline during April.
Internet Insanity Index
Performance for the entire Insanity Index has been aided by the inclusion of the Online Brokers in this group. This subset of our index was up almost 24% on average in March, and up 33% YTD.