Stock Market Analysis & Comment

Stocks ended the day mostly lower, and perhaps more notably, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) finished flat. For once, it had little to no influence on the broader market, a positive development. Even better,...

At its simplest, the Russell 2000 (IWM) breakout to new highs has faded back to its 20-day MA on low volume. This could be considered a "bull trap", but I would be prepared to give the 20-day MA a...

Out of many economic slowdown indicators, packaging demand is insightful. To this end, International Paper (NYSE:IP) confirmed layoffs on Monday affecting hundreds of employees, and the permanent...

Upcoming U.S. retail sales data is expected to influence market perceptions, building on a recent increase. Companies like Target and Anheuser-Busch InBev are poised for potential growth in the...

If you’ve been paying attention to the markets, especially in recent months, you’ve likely noticed something interesting happening with nuclear energy stocks. Shares of companies involved in uranium...

Nvidia's (NASDAQ:NVDA) explosive growth is about to hit a remarkable milestone: the tech giant, valued at $3.4 trillion, is on the verge of surpassing the entire market capitalization of Japan’s...

Stocks experienced a volatile trading session on Friday, with the market fluctuating before finishing higher but remaining within the recent range of the past few days. In the Nasdaq 100, it’s...

Wednesday delivered the long awaited breakout in the Russell 2000 (IWM), and while we didn't get the follow through higher, we did see buyers maintain breakout support. Friday's selling volume ranked...

The financial media frequently opines on what the daily gyrations of the VIX (implied volatility index) signal regarding investor sentiment. Despite how often it is quoted and discussed, many...

Markets have rebounded significantly since their 2022 lows. Current assessments suggest elevated valuations. Investors should consider diversification and strategic adjustments to portfolio. Looking...

In the movies, greed is a trait often exhibited by the rich and powerful as a means to an end. Of particular note is the famous quote from Michael Douglas in the 1987 movie classic “Wall...

Banks kicked off the earnings season with mostly bullish results and commentary. Q3 S&P 500 EPS growth is expected to come in at 4.1%, the fifth consecutive quarter of growth. First of the...

The market continues to defy cautious outlooks, with key indicators signaling renewed risk appetite. Consumer discretionary stocks outperforming staples hint at a bullish trend taking...

Stocks started the day higher, but the market had given back all its gains by the day’s end. From a technical standpoint, it worked out better than I could have imagined. The Nasdaq 100 managed to...