Stock Market Analysis & Comment

The upside momentum in the US stock market so far this year continues to be led by rallies in communications services and energy shares, based on a set of ETFs through Monday’s close (May 6)....

Rising rate cut hopes are fueling rallies in major indexes. Nasdaq 100 has broken above a key resistance. Meanwhile, S&P 500 is looking to break above a critical barrier. In 2024, invest like the...

Earnings season is winding down, with the Magnificent 7 tech giants mostly exceeding expectations. In this piece, we will analyze their performance and future outlook using InvestingPro. Meanwhile,...

The sector has an exciting outlook and expects revenues of 580 billion by 2027. Meanwhile, Puig, a luxury brand is set to debut in the stock market. Apart from the IPO, we will also take a look at 3...

This is probably going to be a dull week in terms of newsflow. Yesterday, we had Barkin and Williams from the Fed talking, and Barkin was more Hawkish on the rate outlook than Williams, although...

While I was looking for zig-zag measured moves lower for the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Russell 2000 (IWM). All of these indexes did a good job of pushing out of bearish patterns and setting up for...

Although the broader markets are witnessing some selling pressure from the last couple of sessions, these are the times to hunt for your favorite counters. In the beaten-down space, investors should...

First quarter earnings continued to come in better-than-expected last week, but it was the latest Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) meeting which led to a pop in markets in the second half of...

The latest FOMC meeting caused a S&P 500 rally as Jerome Powell turned more “dovish” than expected. While Powell did note that progress on inflation has been lackluster, the...

S&P 500's recent correction was normal and potentially a buying opportunity. Historical data suggests indexes could deliver positive returns from May to October. And, while April may have ended...

Buffett's big moves: Apple stake slash and record cash pile signal caution in the market. He prefers short-term bonds over stocks at current valuations, suggesting he expects a market correction. In...

In last month’s newsletter, I wrote the following: “In the short term, the stock market is overbought, momentum is waning, and volume indicators are falling. This is a warning (not a...

In the dynamic world of stock investing, the adage "cash is king" holds significant weight. Cash-rich companies possess a distinct advantage, offering stability, flexibility, and resilience,...

Jobless claims, Fed speakers, and more earnings in focus this week. Arista Networks is a buy with a strong beat-and-raise quarter expected. Rivian Automotive is a sell with disappointing earnings,...