Finding Focus - and Surprises - in a Flat Market
While the NASDAQ (tech stocks) and SP500 were "massively unchanged" (flat) today, there were some key surprises both in the small cap index Russell 2000 (RTY and IWM) along with some surprising stocks showing relative strength by making even more fresh new 2023 highs. Where are the pockets of surprise strength and what sense do…
Bearish Vision as Apple Tests All-Time High
Apple's first new product category in 8 years is a mixed-reality headset for $3499. After watching the mixed-reception in the company's share price, does this represent the peak in Apple as it makes a new all-time high? (AAPL, U, RIG, GM, KEY, COIN, XLV).
The Buy-Side Frenzy Continues!
- The range has been broken! - The breakout above 4230! - The up before the down? - Stocks no one wanted to touch being bought! - CAT, XLF, XLE, IWM Get your trade on - This week's profits and losses - Closed /ES 3300 short for 50% gain - Closed GLD in/out spread 30%…
Is the Fed Afraid to Raise Rates?
In today's video we discuss comments from Fed President Harker and the market reaction to a potential pause. We discuss inflation and equities and how a pause in raising rates will likely see commodities and equities move higher. We also considered the risk of higher inflation without another hike.
Is Big Tech Beginning to Break?
Despite some sell-side activity in the S&P 500, the market made a comeback, although it didn't quite reach the crucial 4211 mark. There's a potential for a substantial dip if the market breaks below 4175. Some sectors, particularly financials and the energy sector, exhibited signs of weakness. Interestingly, there was a discernible rotation into areas…
Planning Your Big Holiday Week Ahead to End May
By the end of the week, we'll be in the month of June with a new Jobs Report to add to the volatility! In tonight's video, we pinpoint the stocks in play, earnings ahead, and big news/economic events set to impact the market this week as we move each day toward the end of May…
A One Stock, Stock Market?
-Same range, 8 weeks in the books! -NVDA saved the markets -update XLP, XHB, IWM, SPY, XLF, XLE, DOW, QQQ -10 year rates and a FED Hike probability -dollar rally defensive? Get your trade on - This week's Profits and Losses -Closed BA in/out spread for a 55% gain -Opened GLD in/out call spread -Re-upped…
Will the Fed Ignore Critical Data?
In today's video we discuss GDP and inflation data. We also look at what it will mean to have the Fed raise rates while the treasury issues more debt and look at the short and long term impact on equities and bonds.
Will Any Debt Ceiling Deal Be Good for Markets?
NVDA comes out and crushes earnings sending the stock 3 standard deviations higher. Still all eyes are on the debt ceiling talks. Whether a debt ceiling deal will be good for markets largely depends on the specifics of the deal. If the U.S. defaults, or even comes close to defaulting on its debt because a…
Bears Start the Slide but How Far Will it Go? Your Guide to the Week Ahead.
It may have felt like a much larger sell-off but the markets ended the day down 1% with Oil rallying 2%. In tonight's video, we discuss the key stocks having earnings announcements this week including one big tech name and then discuss where we are and we're we're likely heading in stocks, bonds, Treasury Yields,…