Equity put/call ratios have spiked – despite an unprecedentedly small loss in the averages. One interesting development related to the stock market currently pertains to…
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A High-ly Unusual Breadth Milestone
The number of 52-Week Highs on the NYSE itself made a 52-week high, even as the market averages were falling; this is a rare feat,…
Perhaps There IS Something To The Recent Positive Breadth Skew
A historical look at yet another day displaying disproportionately good breadth suggests that it may actually have relevancy in the near-term – in a bullish…
Did THIS Just Breathe New Life Into The Bull Market?
The NYSE advance-decline line closed at a new all-time high yesterday; will that breathe new life into the bull market, or is the bull still…
Is Tail Risk Really At An 18-Month Low?
The CBOE SKEW Index just closed at its lowest level since October 2014 – but is tail risk in the stock market really that low?…
High Beta Stocks Losing Their Momo
High beta stocks recently hit a wall of resistance – and lost. The theme of many of our equity posts over the past 2-3 weeks…
What Does Record VIX Deflation Mean For Stocks?
The S&P Volatility Index recently dropped at a record pace off of its February highs; is this good news or bad news for stocks? This…
European Equities: Rolling Over…Or Overdue?
European stocks just set an ignominious record. In terms of global reach, the post-February equity rally has been a fairly broad advance. Some markets, most…
Micro-Caps Can’t Get Off The Mat
Despite glowing breadth statistics during the recent rally, the micro-cap space is one area that hasn’t kept pace. When considering the “quality” of the post-February…
Is The Stock Rally Getting Too Complacent?
Data from the volatility market suggests that expectations in the near-term may have finally gotten a bit too complacent. For the duration of this post-February…