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A Surprising Uptrend

Article By: Douglas Gammons

Saturday, March 2, 2024 1:20 PM EDT

Have you ever seen such a beautiful uptrend? Since the late October low, the market has moved higher. And yet, since mid-January, I have been saying that I couldn't discern the direction of the short-term trend.

In this article: XAR, IYT, PKB, SPY, XLB, XRT

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2023 Year-End Sector Review – Part 2

Article By: The Dividend Guy

Saturday, January 13, 2024 2:20 PM EDT

In this 2023 year-end sector review, we will take a look at what kind of year it was for healthcare, industrial, technology, materials, REITs, and utility sectors. Additionally, how is 2024 shaping up for them?

In this article: XLB, XLI, XLK, XLU, XLV, XLRE Also: CAH, NEP, NVDA, AQN

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Jackson Hole Second Thoughts

Article By: Monica Kingsley

Saturday, August 26, 2023 4:20 PM EDT

Nasdaq did front-run retreating yields, and tech is also the place where improvements in market breadth were best visible. USD, though, wasn't in retreat mode, which makes the assumption that tech can extend gains from here (and fast) doubtful.

In this article: QQQ, GLD, JJC (RETIRED), USO, XLB, XLF, XLI, SPX

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Countdown To ES Downleg

Article By: Monica Kingsley

Sunday, June 18, 2023 11:47 AM EDT

The current rally is built on the false notion that recession has been and would be avoided, that earnings would start to rise, and that incoming data aren‘t generally bad.