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Is the Russell 2000 About to Lead Markets?

Stocks flat today on Holiday volume. In fact today was the lowest volume trading day in the last 2 years as a lack of a catalyst is keeping traders sidelined. In tonight's video market update we focus in on the RUT which has been the laggard of the major indices. Is the RUT about to

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How Melt-Up Rallies Transition

The Nasdaq S P rally to new highs today on the back of a few stocks. In tonight's video we review the smart way to digest a runaway rally and what's the plan going forward...

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Mind the Gap on the S P?

Stocks end the day slightly higher finishing off closing the gap in the major indices. In tonight's video we review the most recent gaps and the likely scenarios for the market from here. What's the good news and the bad news for the market right now...

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Shot Over the Bow?

Stocks rebounded today trimming some of yesterday's losses. Bonds remained flat though - a sign that the scared money that fled to Bonds yesterday is not ready to jump back into stocks just like that. Yesterday's sell off is what we call the "shot over the bow" by the bears. In tonight's video let's

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Winners Concentrated in Only a Few Stocks

Stocks drift sideways today as the Nasdaq 100 continues to move higher because of only a few stocks. In tonight's video we look at those few winners and the overall market structure. Watch tonight's video to prepare yourself for what's next...

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The B-List Rises?

Stocks remain mostly flat today as some money flowed into a few B-list tech stocks who's earnings growth surprised investors. In tonight's market update we will look at a few stocks to find opportunity in a sideways, low volatility market...

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Does “Sell in May and Go Away” Still Work?

Stocks saw volatility fall out of bed this morning after the none event French presidential election. The very tight range on low volume was only bucked by Apple's big move thanks to positive comments from Warren Buffett. In tonight's video let's discuss the idea of "Sell in May and Go Away" and see

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Risk is Cheap Ahead of Jobs Report

Stocks flat on the day as volume has slowly increased all week, but still near Holiday-like lows. Despite all of the risks the market was once worried about - health care bill, French election on Sunday, and the jobs report Friday morning - risk remain at historic lows. The cost of risk is cheap and

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Apple's Earnings Phone It In

Stocks were flat today on very light volume as the market waited for AAPL to report after hours. Apple's phone sales dropped by about 400,000 from last year sending AAPL lower in after hours. The iphone sales are the major driver of AAPL's business. In tonight's video we look forward at the prospect

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After-Hours Earnings - Changing of the Guard

The markets today were patiently waiting for the big earnings announcements after the close. GOOGL and AMZN have both moved higher right to their expected moves that we have been watching. In tonight's video let's look at what to expect over the next few weeks...