Stock Market Analysis & Comment

It will be an important week, with finalized third-quarter productivity data on Tuesday, the CPI on Wednesday, the PPI on Thursday, and Import/Export prices on Friday. The CPI is expected to show a...

This could be viewed as the glass half full after the Nasdaq gained over 3% on Friday, but the Semiconductor Index is doing its best not to participate in the festive goodwill. Technicals edge on the...

• CPI inflation, producer prices, and the last batch of earnings will be in focus this week. • Oracle’s accelerating cloud business and bullish market sentiment make it a top pick to buy this week. •...

The Russell 2000 offers a unique mix of high volatility and potential for outsized returns. Despite its wild swings, the index has consistently posted solid long-term returns. Small caps remain an...

Financial markets often move in cycles where enthusiasm drives prices higher, sometimes far beyond what fundamentals justify. As discussed in last week’s article, leverage and speculation are at the...

As we approach 2025, savvy investors should consider these five cheap stocks with massive upside potential. Each is trading below Fair Value, making them prime candidates for investors seeking high...

Trump’s victory signals a major shift in U.S. energy policy, potentially boosting oil and gas output. Companies like MPLX LP and Chevron stand to gain from policy changes aimed at increasing...

The winners keep on winning. That sums up the horse race for much of this year based on a set of ETFs targeting the main US equity factor risk premiums. Going into the home stretch for 2024, the...

The two market-leading weight loss/obesity drugs (GLP-1), Zepabound (Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY)) and Wegovy (Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO)), just completed a clinical side-by-side trial. After 72 weeks of...

Yesterday belonged to the Nasdaq. There was a good opening gap and the index kicked on nicely on higher volume accumulation. Technicals are net bullish. Healthy action with no bearish divergences...

The Santa Claus rally is back on the cards potentially, bringing opportunities for investors. Three standout stocks are ready to deliver seasonal gains. Here’s what to watch for as year-end...

The three stocks I plan to discuss in this piece represent compelling value plays for investors seeking robust growth drivers at reasonable prices. Their above-average financial health, as assessed...

Using the Elliott Wave Principle (EWP) for the S&P 500, we found three weeks ago that: “if the index can stay at least above SPX5880, and especially last week’s low at SPX5696, we must allow it...

The long-term performance forecast for the Global Market Index (GMI) continued to increase in November, marking a full reversal of the recent slide in ex-ante data. Tuesday's estimate also marks the...