Alon USA Partners, LP (ALDW)

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A week ago Friday ALDW stood at $15.58. Interestingly, we closed yesterday at $16.20. Being as this is Friday, what I call "The Day of Reconciliation" that has short term traders taking gains off the table before the uncertainty of the weekend, I'm seeing nothing more than a reasonable pullback. Of course, DK is the other side of this, providing ballast and a measure of predictable balance in advance.

Key here is to watch DK's moves. Should the day arise that has these two NOT moving in synch, watch out if you're an ALDW holder. Meanwhile, I doubt much will happen likely to set us back demonstrably unless DL should decide to change the guidance numbers forming the basis for the big swallow.

All is looking good from my vantage point.

Wishing all here a fine weekend as we anticipate a great week ahead as is typical once we drift on by past the week of Thanksgiving and move into the usual Santa Claus rally.

These next four and a half weeks may enhance an investor's year-to-date percentage gains. Often it's the last month of the year that actually defines welcome changes.

Good fortune!