Year-End S&P Sector Analysis - Where is the Money Going Next?
We hope everyone had a great Holiday. Stocks were off to a slow start this week in Holiday trading. In this video market update we do a sector analyze to see which sectors still have room to run. Where is the money going to go next? Watch this video to find out...
Only Four 1% Daily Declines In Stocks In 2017
2017 Was The Perfect Year? With bitcoin falling 45% from its peak in just a few days, stock investors are still sitting pretty as there have only been four 1% daily selloffs in the S&P 500. As you can se from the chart below, this is by far the lowest amount of daily 1% selloffs…
This is the Most Important Thing to Watch in Today's Market
Happy Holidays! In this crucial extended weekend video we analyze the major indices, sectors, and ETFs that are driving the market. There is one aspect of the market that is will determine the next move for the rest of the market. Watch this video to find out the trade to take is right for you...
Is The Crypto Craze Over?
Bitcoin Crashes Over 30% The crash in bitcoin is starting to look like something more than a minor setback like we’ve seen in the past few weeks. It has fallen a more than $6,000 from its peak at $19,661 which is highlighted in the chart below. I think this is a great thing for stock…
Bitcoin Falls By $4,000
No Government Shutdown The deadline for the spending bill was December 22nd. If nothing passed there would be a government shutdown. On Thursday, the government averted this issue as the House passed another short term spending bill which lasts until January 19th. This means there won’t be volatility in the next week, but it also means…
End of the Year Trade Idea
This is a good time to compare the various market sectors and see which ones outperformed and underperformed for the year. In tonight's video let's analyze what to expect from these sectors and a trade idea...
Amazon Just Getting Started Suppressing Inflation?
What Will Firms Do With The Extra Cash? With the tax cuts passing today, there have been some firms announcing pay increases and investments. It’s easy to get caught up in anecdotal evidence from headlines. The chart below gives you a more complete picture of what firms are likely to do with the extra money.…
Valuations Pass The 1929 Bull Market Peak
Copper Bounces Off The Lows In a previous article, a couple weeks ago I discussed how copper’s decline didn’t mean you should get worried about the global economy. Sure enough, the price of copper, which you can see in the chart below, has rallied sharply back to where it started the selloff in October. Now…
Tax Rate Rotation in January Ups the Volatility?
Stocks flat today as the House and Senate have both officially passed the tax bill. The market seems to be sorting through the winners and losers and rotating into those stocks that will see the biggest net benefit. In tonight's video let's analyze what to expect in January as there are signs that market players…
Euroskeptics Trending In Italy
2018 Italian Elections The Italian election must be held no later than May 20th. Therefore, it will be held in March, April, or May. It has been surprising to see the Euroskeptic movement gain so much momentum considering the relative strength of the overall economy. If the economy was weak and Sicily saw even more weakness,…