The market, like the Greek gods on Olympus, has a cruel streak.  It seems to enjoy toying with us mere mortals, and it seems to enjoy teaching us a little humility as well. This time last year I threw my hat into the ring of InvestorPlace’s “10 Stocks for 2012” contest with my recommendation of...Read More

I had an uncontrollable urge to short the Walt Disney Company (NYSE:$DIS) last night. It had nothing to do with the company’s growth prospects.  In fact, if anything  I think most of Disney’s businesses have a bright future. No, my sudden desire to short the company came when my three-year-old son, bursting with hyperactivity  after...Read More