Stock Market Analysis & Comment

• Trump inauguration, Q4 earnings season will be in focus in the holiday-shortened week ahead. • With its transformative business model and clear growth trajectory, Netflix looks like a compelling...

As we head into 2025, investors are giddy over the market returns of the last two years. As shown, the annual returns, while elevated, have come with only average volatility along the way. However,...

Two key charts reveal troubling signs for equities in 2025. A negative risk premium and overexposed fund managers raise red flags. 2025 promises to be a volatile year for stocks. In investing,...

For those new to our Elliott Wave Principle-based analyses and as a reminder to our regular readers, we have been tracking an ending diagonal (ED) pattern for the Nasdaq 100 for several months, and...

As we approach 2025, investors are looking for opportunities to capitalize on quality growth stocks with strong financial health and promising tailwinds. Companies with robust fundamentals,...

US stocks faced pressure as tech leaders underperformed, highlighting cautious market sentiment. Retail sales data added to investor caution amid a volatile week. Futures hint at a rebound as...

Stocks finished lower on the day, with the S&P 500 dropping by 21 bps and the NASDAQ 100 falling by about 70 bps. Still, the markets were more settled now that the S&P 500 moved back into...

Seaport Research Partners has recently elevated Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) stock rating to “buy” in anticipation of the company’s forthcoming earnings report.This upgrade is spearheaded by analyst...

The S&P 500’s rally highlights growing optimism about future Fed rate cuts and a potential shift in policy. Key technical levels are in play today, with traders eyeing both support and...

TSMC's market leadership continues, driven by strong AI-driven demand despite geopolitical challenges. The semiconductor giant’s Q4 results highlight its dominant role in powering the AI...

Stocks moved higher yesterday. Last time, I noted that the S&P 500 was likely to rise no matter what the CPI report was because implied volatility was so high, which is pretty much what happened....

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) recently announced its first-ever Quantum Day, scheduled for March 20, 2025, at the GTC conference. This event will showcase advancements in quantum computing,...

Owing to a stronger-than-expected jobs report for December, at 256,000 job gains vs 160,000 expected, the Fed’s interest cuts are no longer a certainty for 2025. Likewise, if inflation is reheating,...

It was a very rocky trading session, with markets fluctuating significantly. As we head into the CPI report, one noticeable aspect was the VIX 1-day, which rose substantially yesterday. It closed up...