Today We’ve Got a Magnificent Seven Litmus Test
A general axiom for the market is that traders will go back to what worked in previous moves higher following a correction. I’ve been waiting for the option market to reflect that kind of optimism, and we got that yesterday. The Magnificent Seven (or “Mag 7,” if you’ve been around the block a few times)…
Every Bear Market Starts As a Correction
We’re heading into the final full trading week of the first quarter of 2025, and it’s been a tough one for the U.S. market. Other parts of the world, specifically Europe and China, are set to cap off a remarkable quarter, which begs the question: Can these trends continue into Q2? I’ll be covering my…
Two Sectors Just Tried and Failed - And That’s Great for Us
“Breakout” is a word you’re going to hear a lot if you spend more than three minutes with me in my daily TheoChat sessions. They’re significant events in the daily life of a stock. For folks who are new at this, it means pretty much what it sounds like. Breakouts are when price plunges through…
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - TheoLIVE Market Masters
Alright, we got audio, video—everything’s working. It’s Thursday, March 20th, and we are one day away from quad witching—which means things are about to get interesting. I had a great equation to share with you today, but guess what? I can’t find it—so we’re shifting gears. Instead, we’re breaking down what happened yesterday, what’s setting…
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - TheoLIVE Market Masters
It’s Fed Day, folks. One of my favorite days of the year. Some people get excited for the Super Bowl or baseball season—I get excited for the Federal Reserve's decision day. Today, we’re diving into the love-hate relationship with the Fed—because depending on where you sit, today is either a goldmine of opportunity or a…
The Fed’s Done - Now the Markets Face Volatility
Mark my words: Once J-Po leaves the stage, there’s nothing left but chop. Volatility is coming back in a big way. Powell is basically saying the administration will drive more uncertainty, and that stagflation is a possibility. The market’s not going to take that well. They’re already not taking it well - we got a…
Fed Policy in the Time of Financial Cholera
It’s Fed Day and Chairman Powell has some splainin’ to do. Right now, the market feels like Ricky talking to Lucy about what she’s done - and what to do now. We knew that Ricky loved Lucy just like Florentino loved Fermina in Gabriel García Márquez’s 1985 book, “Love in the Time of Cholera.” I’ve…
Here Are the Winners and Losers at This Turning Point
After a torrid two-day short-covering rally which saw stocks gain as much as 3.7%, we're seeing a fresh round of selling here in the U.S. market. Precious metals and those miners are a bright spot, though there’s a weaker dollar to thank for it. Of course, everyone’s looking forward to Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s comments…
What Farming Taught Me About Trading
Spring is whispering its arrival - I can hear it in the morning birdsong and feel it in the shifting air. While this wasn't Michigan's harshest winter, I seem to have packed some of that cooler air with me during my recent Florida escape. There's something undeniably hopeful about the changing seasons. Interestingly, the legendary…
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - TheoLIVE Market Masters
Good morning, everyone—it’s Tuesday, March 18th, and the Federal Reserve is kicking off today. That means we’re stepping into two critical days ahead, where markets typically drift higher in anticipation—but as always, there are some caveats. If you’re shaking off a St. Patrick’s Day hangover, you’re gonna want to snap out of it fast because…