Stock Market Analysis & Comment

Continuing the September Effect tradition, the month started with a market pullback. Over the week, the S&P 500 (SPX) is down 1.65%, while the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) is down 3.38%. Nvidia...

The stock market is still trading near all-time highs. However, it’s been trading with high price volatility for several weeks. War abroad, geopolitical and domestic politics, and of course the...

A revised long-term performance forecast for the Global Market Index (GMI) fell again in August. The downshift marks a second straight decline in expected return for GMI, an unmanaged benchmark that...

Nvidia's steep loss yesterday sparked panic among investors. Those who bought in late this year, are now sitting on losses. This is a stark reminder of how patience and strategy can be crucial when...

Investing in cheap undervalued stocks priced under $10 can offer potential growth without the need for significant capital. Using the Investing.com 'Under $10/Share' stock screener, I searched for...

So much for the bullish outlook as bears made their presence felt. The biggest loss was in the Semiconductor Index as it lost nearly 8% to close just above the 200-day MA. In addition, the latter...

As we move into September, the stock market's uptrend, which began in early 2023, continues to hold firm despite experiencing a series of routine corrections. In last month's newsletter, I discussed...

US real estate investment trusts led global markets higher for a second straight month in August, based on set of ETFs representing the major asset classes. Another performance redux: commodities...

Stock indexes may have rallied higher since bottoming in August. But, some stocks have fallen behind, and are looking to catch up. We'll take a look at some solid, potentially undervalued stocks...

September historically poses challenges for the stock market, with the S&P 500 often undergoing correction. The poor performance during this period can be because of psychological and economic...

Millions of humanoid robots, those that look and move like humans, could become regular fixtures in factories and homes, bringing down manufacturing costs, eliminating dreary and dangerous work, and...

Much like exposure to the biotech sector, space stocks are fraught with risk. Although the Earth’s orbit is peppered with ~7,500 active satellites, the launch of each rocket can fail, on top of its...

For nearly a century, September has cast a shadow over Wall Street, earning a reputation as the stock market’s worst-performing month. This phenomenon, dubbed the “September Effect,” has intrigued...

Markets ended August on a bullish note. History suggests September can be a volatile month for stocks. However, some indicators suggest that might not be the case this time. For less than $8 a...