S&P 500 Approaching Significant Levels
The correction in the equity markets has brought the S&P 500 down close to a confluence of key technical levels. People ask us all the…
Euro PIIGS Starting To Squeal Again
The stock markets of the so-called PIIGS are breaking down on an absolute and relative basis – not a positive development for global markets. The…
Intraday Trading Indicator Showing Shades of 2000, 2007 Tops
An indicator based on the first hour versus last hour of stock trading has undergone a shift similar to those seen at the prior 2…
Breaking! They Are Taking Out The Generals
The relatively few leaders (aka, “generals”) that had been propping up the indexes are being systematically taken out. “The way we see it is that the 6-year…
Utilities Winning By Not Losing
While the broad stock market has been getting hammered, the utility sector hit a 52-week high this week – and achieved a significant relative breakout.…
Will Latin American Stocks Finally Find Support At This Key Level?
This beleaguered Latin American index is testing the 2008 lows. Stocks around the globe have had a rough start to 2016. For one region, though,…
Global Shipping Rates Run Dry
A key index of global shipping prices is nearly 50% below its previous record low level. We swore we wouldn’t devote any more Charts Of…
It’s Groundhog Day Again For The Rising Rates Crowd
Yet another attempt at rising interest rates has spectacularly fizzled out. Well, once again the critter popped its head above the surface before promptly returning…
My401kPro: February Update!
My401kPro’s February update is in. Check out the Commentary, current Equity Allocationand your Fund Rankings http://www.My401kPro.com
The January Bear-ometer
Very weak January’s have had a tendency to lead to weak long-term returns in the stock market. Investors must be thinking, “thank God February is…