These were the posts, and accompanying charts, that readers clicked on most in 2015. As we wrap up 2015, we are looking back at the…
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140 Year Old Stock Streak In Jeopardy
The U.S. stock market has not been lower for any year ending in a “5″ since 1875…that streak is in jeopardy. Just a fun one today:…
Key Global Equity Index Back On The Precipice
An index that tracks the world’s largest stocks is testing its post-2009 uptrend…again. The “markets move at random” crowd generally has a difficult time with our…
Horrific Breadth For A “Rally”
Despite yesterday’s rally in the major indices, the underlying breadth statistics were historically weak. After a steep selloff to begin the day yesterday, the stock…
U.S. Stocks Back At The Pass/Fail Line
Back in August-September, the broad stock market held THE critical support level it needed to; it is now testing it once again. On September 29,…
December Spikes In The VIX Bring Traders Year-End Gifts
Jumps in the VIX during the month of December have (almost) always led to year-end stock market gains. It is the time of year when…
A Whole Lot Of New Lows For A “Market” Near Its High
While the major indexes remain within arm’s length of their 52-week high, the number of stocks hitting new lows is piling up. Another day, another…
“Less Than Meets The Eye” Nasdaq Rally – Part 100
As we’ve demonstrated in previous posts, the quality of the recent Nasdaq rally has been less than impressive. A common theme among our recent posts…
Has The Post-Crash Rally Run Its Course?
Is the post-September rally already over…or is it just getting started? The answer likely depends on what market climate we’re in now. Back on September…
Key Manufacturing Industry Crumbles To Post-Crisis Lows
Aluminum stocks are hitting their lowest levels since 2009. The past few weeks have brought a resurgence of the deflation theme. All matters of commodities…