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Could A Geometric Shape Save The Bulls?
It is not particularly surprising that stocks have been going nowhere fast in recent months given the recent negative slant on earnings expectations.
What Is Market Breadth Telling Us About Bear Market Risk?
While “mathematical formula” can sound complex, common sense tells us that if more stocks are making new lows than stocks making new highs, the major stock market indexes are more vulnerable to a sell-off.
Stocks: Lessons From 1994
Economic data, like the stock market, has been erratic in recent months. The “good data followed by weak data” pattern still seems to be in place.
Risk Management Contingency Plans
It is uncomfortable for all human beings when markets are weak. However, decisions based on fear or the desire to reduce short-term anxiety tend to hurt long-term performance.
Expect More Uncertainty Related To Fed
It is typical for markets to become a bit fussy when the Fed is on the verge of shifting policy. The stock market has been following the indecisive script.
Bear Market Risk – A Realistic Assessment
Regardless of whether or not you believe in technical analysis, we know one thing with 100% certainty…we cannot start a new bear market until stocks make a lower high and a lower low
Rate Dialogue Is About Bubbles, Not Inflation
While the Federal Reserve likes to talk about the rising threat of inflation, global central bankers are more concerned about low inflation or deflation. (Video length 00:15:22)
How Vulnerable Is The Stock Market?
Friday’s big “fear of a rate increase” selloff in stocks was not getting a bearish follow-through during Monday’s session. While it is too early for the bulls to declare victory, the Fed has been telegraphing a rate hike for some time
What Is A Key Ratio Saying About Stock Market Risk?
If you knew (or thought) a bear market in stocks was just around the corner, would you prefer to be invested in 100% stocks or 100% bonds?
Stocks Continue To Have An Opportunity Cost Advantage
The S&P 500 never closed below 1988; today it sits at 2117, or 123 points above the January 30th close, which illustrates the usefulness of simple support and investment guideposts.
Are The Bullish Breakouts Holding?
Last week, the broad NYSE Composite Stocks Index finally posted a new high after failing to do so for over six months.
Stocks: Big Changes On Charts
Significant changes in market charts: What does it mean for stocks? (Video)
Recent Spike In Rates – What Does It Mean For Stocks & Bonds?
How did stocks and bonds perform after the other historical spikes in interest rates?
Using Energy As A Guide For Stocks
Thus far, energy stocks have been unable to break the 82.10 level noted two weeks ago.
Greece Vs. Lehman Brothers: One Significant Difference
Using common sense as a guide, most market participants believe another kick-the-can deal will be made with Greece. If we assume, hypothetically, the lower probability scenario plays out (no deal), could the markets be facing a scenario similar to the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008?
Rationale For Patience With Stocks
As long as the trends have a bullish bias, we will continue to be patient within context of model/rules.
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