Stock Market Analysis & Comment

After the day before yesterday's big gains, it was always going to be hard for markets to continue in the same vein. All markets are near 20-day MAs, with the Russell 2000 (IWM) just above this key...

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...

Quantum computing stocks are surging as investor optimism grows on shifting rate cut expectations. New initiatives from tech leaders like Microsoft signal a promising future for the quantum...

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...

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,...

There were early signs of recovery for some markets, but now all lead markets are showing net bearish technicals. If you are a trading bull looking for silver linings, the Russell 2000 (IWM)...

f the new global export restrictions on AI/GPU chips go into full effect, it is more likely that software stocks will gain a greater investor spotlight. After all, software-based companies don’t rely...

Financial heavyweights gear up to reveal Q4 results, setting the tone for 2025. Analysts highlight strong growth potential, with Wells Fargo and BlackRock leading forecasts. High-interest rates and...

I recently read an article that was warning about a repeat of the 1929 Depression. While I believe the author correctly believes that we are approaching the end of a long-term bullish market cycle,...

Having set the precedent by introducing export controls on AI chips in October 2022, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) significantly expanded the policy on Monday. The...

The aerospace and defense industry plays a pivotal role not just in national security but also the stock market. With U.S. defense spending leading the world, the largest contractors are...