Stock Market Analysis & Comment

In a striking reversal of fortunes, equities in developed markets ex-US are now leading the major asset classes in 2025 while US shares are posting a modest loss year to date, based on a set of ETFs...

US index futures broke lower after Marvell Technology's earnings missed. Nasdaq and S&P 500 are now testing key support zones. Meanwhile, Amazon, Oracle, Tesla and MicroStrategy – all testing...

Over the last three months, the S&P 500 (SPX) index is down nearly 5%, reverting to early November level. After the initial optimism following President Trump’s inauguration, the gains evaporated...

There was some modest buying today from the open, but volume was light and markets are below trading range support established during the latter part of 2024. It's hard to see where the buyers are...

These stocks provide a compelling case as safe-haven stocks in the face of an escalating trade war. Each company operates within sectors that are relatively resilient to economic...

Markets are bouncing back as investors bet on technical support, tariff relief, and Germany’s stimulus plans. But with ISM and NFP data ahead, Fed rate cut bets could shift, bringing more...

The long-run expected total return for the Global Market Index (GMI) fell in February, sliding to an annualized 7.1% vs. the previous month’s 7.4%. The downward revised forecast follows several...

New tariffs stoke inflation fears and rattle markets. With recession risks rising, defensive stocks look more appealing. InvestingPro spots three undervalued picks with solid upside. Get the...

Sellers whipped bulls with an undercut of Friday's lows on higher volume distribution. There was no denying which side of the market traders were sitting at. The Russell 2000 (IWM) moved away from...

Pretty rough day out there—S&P 500 down about 1.8%, Nasdaq down around 2.2%, and small caps hit even harder, dropping 2.7%. However, the S&P 500 is approaching a crucial level at 5,800, not...

Two weeks ago, the rumor mill ramped up again about the potential restructuring of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC). The probing balloons centered around Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM)...

More than a century ago, then-Representative William McKinley pursued an aggressive tariff strategy that sought to protect American industry and reduce reliance on foreign imports. The McKinley...

Most of the major asset classes rallied in February, based on a set of ETFs. The downside exceptions: US stocks and a broad measure of commodities. Otherwise, global markets posted were broadly...

The market has taken a turn this past month, with volatility picking up and key technical indicators signaling caution. The S&P 500, which had been trading within a well-defined range (Darvas...