While the major averages managed to hold up OK for 2015, most stocks had a tough year. (1/1/2016 edit: Due to the decline on December…
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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…
On “Average”, Stocks Are Testing The Post-2009 Uptrend
At this moment, an index that tracks the average stock move is testing the uptrend since 2009. We talk often about the Value Line Geometric…
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,…
Resilient Global Dow Index Approaching Resistance
Thought to have fallen off the proverbial ledge, the Global Dow Index has recovered strongly – but is now approaching staunch resistance. The last time…
Broad Market Survives Another Test…For Now
A key broad market index overcame an important hurdle, buying it more (though, perhaps limited) time and space. On September 29, we penned a not…
“Just Remember…To Come Back In November”?
The flip side of “sell in May and go away” doesn’t get as much attention, but the historically best 6-month stretch of the year for stocks…
Rare Breadth Thrust Has Been Dynamite For Stocks — Or Dismal
Last week’s uncommon display of broad market strength has historically led to either feast or famine, depending on the existing market climate. “Breadth thrust” has…
Is The Stock Rally Running Out Of Fuel…Or Just Getting Going?
A 90% UP Volume Day on the 5th straight up day in the market may signal short-term exhaustion; but it has not prevented significant further…