Stock Market Analysis & Comment

A short week for the markets has opened with some modest selling, hardest felt in the Russell 2000 (IWM), but common across all lead indexes.The Russell 2000 ($IWM) gapped down but hasn't yet tagged...

Just to remind you, I wrote an article which outlined the potential for a major bear market lasting between 13-21 years.This may even cause long-term depression. And, there were many comments to that...

Banks kick off earnings season on a sour note. The LERI shows corporate uncertainty easing to its lowest level since 2015. Up next: Morgan Stanley (MS), Goldman Sachs (GS), Taiwan Semiconductor...

The Dow Jones, setting all-time highs in 2023 and early 2024, has now extended its streak to an impressive 12 consecutive years. Additionally, Wall Street is eyeing Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation ETF...

As we get ready to review the Q4 earnings report, stocks have rallied sharply over the last two months. As we have discussed previously, it will be unsurprising that we will see a high percentage of...

After Friday's closing bell, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) overtook Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) as the world's most valuable company. Microsoft overtook Apple as the most valuable public company in the world...

After a big year-end rally, the stock market attempts to consolidate gains in January.That consolidation has several stock indices and ETFs trading near recent price highs. Today’s chart 4-Pack...

Here is your Pro Recap of the top takeaways from Wall Street analysts for the past week: upgrades for Kyndryl, Godaddy, Home Depot, and Ciena; downgrades for Yum! Brands.InvestingPro subscribers...

These banks are closest to the central banking sun, taking in energy instead of burning up. Last year was the year of banking layoffs. According to FT research, global banks downsized their personnel...

First, our Elliott Wave Principle (EWP) updates on one of the most critical major indexes, the Nasdaq 100, will continue for 2024. Second, to those new to our work, we reviewed our forecasts since...

This article delves into five distinct indicators that can offer valuable insights into potential shifts in direction or sentiment. Relative Strength emerges as a powerful tool, illuminating...

Microsoft briefly toppled Apple to become the world's most valuable company, highlighting a potential shift in the tech industry. Apple is facing challenges in China, meanwhile, strong fundamentals...

Yesterday was a strange day. After a hot CPI report, stocks rose, then fell, then rallied back, and once again, it was the few leading the many.Anyway, the reflexive nature of the market tells us that...

The Q4 earnings season kicks off this week, with several major banks due to publish their results tomorrow. JP Morgan, Bank of America, and Citigroup will publish their quarterly results on Friday...