Stock Market Analysis & Comment

Over the last week or so, I have seen quite a few comments about the S&P 500 such as the ones below: "We could hit 10k sometime around 2028 but I wouldn't be surprised with 2027 either." "At...

Powell speech, core PCE inflation, Costco and Micron earnings in focus this week. Meta Platforms is a buy as it holds its annual ‘Meta Connect’ event, showcasing the company’s latest advancements in...

When stock markets rise, the bullish narrative tends to dominate, overlooking the potential impact of market declines. This oversight stems from two main problems: a basic misunderstanding of math...

S&P 500's post-rate cut rally has paused. Futures are pointing to a weak opening. The 5,800-point mark could be the next target if bullish momentum resumes. Looking for actionable trade ideas...

S&P 500 hit a new all-time high recently, fueled by strong tech sector performance. Russell 1000 has seen impressive gains too, with over 137 stocks rising by 20% or more in just 32 trading...

The Fed went big this week and delivered a 50-basis point rate cut, with more easing on the horizon. Small caps tend to outperform the most during easing cycles, especially when the economy manages...

Stocks finished the day higher, embarrassingly invalidating the 2b top pattern I thought had formed yesterday. It was a somewhat questionable move higher, with most gains occurring overnight during a...

The Fed delivered a supersized cut yesterday, with more on the way. Some stocks have historically benefited during the early stages of the rate-cutting cycle. In this article, we'll discuss the top...

The S&P 500 was the index to watch yesterday - it promised much - but in the end, delivered little. The larger picture (weekly charts) still favors bulls, but daily charts are doing their best to...

Conference season brings about its own set of volatility catalysts. Portfolio managers and traders must keep their ears out for clues on the state of the broad economy, specific industries, and...

Rate cuts are on the horizon—discover which sectors are poised to benefit. Defensive stocks could thrive as lower interest rates boost profitability. Explore top picks for a lower-rate environment...

Stocks finished yesterday's session flat after a big opening move, with the gains vanishing in the afternoon. Implied volatility was bid for all day, and that is probably because there is a Fed...

Not surprisingly, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are taking opposite approaches to modifying the corporate tax code. If enacted, both proposals would significantly impact corporate profits and,...

Despite the September Effect burden on top of the early August market correction, the US stock market has largely recovered. Ahead of the much-anticipated rate cuts, the Dow Jones Industrial Average...