Stock Market Analysis & Opinion

This is probably going to be a dull week in terms of newsflow. Yesterday, we had Barkin and Williams from the Fed talking, and Barkin was more Hawkish on the rate outlook than Williams, although...

While I was looking for zig-zag measured moves lower for the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Russell 2000 (IWM). All of these indexes did a good job of pushing out of bearish patterns and setting up for...

The market rallied over 1% on Friday on a much worse than expected jobs report. And, I had a financial television show on in the background after the close, and I heard the host state the following...

Although the broader markets are witnessing some selling pressure from the last couple of sessions, these are the times to hunt for your favorite counters. In the beaten-down space, investors should...

First quarter earnings continued to come in better-than-expected last week, but it was the latest Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) meeting which led to a pop in markets in the second half of...

Currently, stock index futures are trading above fair value, indicating a potential upward trend at the market open.Last Friday was quite intriguing, with the US markets being notably led by Apple...

The latest FOMC meeting caused a S&P 500 rally as Jerome Powell turned more “dovish” than expected. While Powell did note that progress on inflation has been lackluster, the...

S&P 500's recent correction was normal and potentially a buying opportunity. Historical data suggests indexes could deliver positive returns from May to October. And, while April may have ended...

In last month’s newsletter, I wrote the following: “In the short term, the stock market is overbought, momentum is waning, and volume indicators are falling. This is a warning (not a...

In the dynamic world of stock investing, the adage "cash is king" holds significant weight. Cash-rich companies possess a distinct advantage, offering stability, flexibility, and resilience,...

Jobless claims, Fed speakers, and more earnings in focus this week. Arista Networks is a buy with a strong beat-and-raise quarter expected. Rivian Automotive is a sell with disappointing earnings,...

On Thursday, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) sparked a mini-controversy with its Q2 2024 earnings report. The phone company announced the largest share buyback program in the history of the US stock market, worth...

Welcome to today's Market Outlook for Friday.In the premarket session, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)'s earnings and significant share buyback announcement are driving up all major indices. However, it's...

This article dives into whether AI-powered stock selection strategies can beat human portfolio managers. Focusing on the S&P 500 as the benchmark, we will compare each strategy. Historical data...