Stock Market Analysis & Comment

Despite the S&P 500 closing flat yesterday, it was a reasonably weak session overall. Within the index, only 132 stocks advanced, while 368 declined. The Bloomberg 500 indicates that the...

The Russell 2000 (IWM) had created a resistance break in the move back to the July spike high, but yesterday's loss ended that, opening up the possibility for a double top. Confirmation won't come...

A week after the Federal Reserve made the first 50 bps rate cut since 2020, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) followed suit on Wednesday. The central bank lowered interest on one-year medium-term...

Fed's jumbo rate cuts have eased recession fears as stocks reach record highs. Meanwhile, the industrial sector shows growth potential amid the broadening rally. We'll take a look at the sector's...

China’s latest stimulus package is sparking optimism among investors. Key Chinese companies are already seeing gains, with more upside potential in focus. Below, we'll take a look at three stocks...

Stocks on Wall Street are rallying, with the S&P 500 hitting a series of new record highs recently. Identifying strong-buy momentum stocks with solid growth prospects becomes paramount in the...

Following the 50 bps rate cut on September 18th, the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) is up 1.47%. The technology-oriented index mirrors investor expectations that cheaper capital will aid capital-intensive...

You might think that war in the Middle East, heightened geopolitical risk elsewhere, and the potential for turmoil in the upcoming US election would spell trouble for world stock markets. But a...

Yesterday's action looked more like a Triple Witch Friday than anything you would expect to see on a Monday. A peak of the news mentioned a Fed rate cut and positive news from Intel (NASDAQ:INTC),...

For years, the U.S. has been the dominant player in military spending, with American companies like Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) and Rtx Corp (NYSE:RTX) (formerly Raytheon) commanding the global arms...

As conference season continues, investors should consider guidance offered at other corporate event types too Analyst & Capital Markets Days often feature important business strategy updates...

Embracing patience in investing can significantly enhance your chances of long-term success. A simple strategy of holding investments for 10 to 15 years yields impressive odds of...

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...