The Stock Market Forecast Shows Complacency with a Dash of Giddy
While most investor sentiment shows complacency, what’s going on with the options traders?
Looking Past the AI Leaders: Why I Bought This Biotech After Earnings
Stock picking is coming back to life. Here’s an example of a name that offers lower risk after earnings news.
6 Steps for Navigating an Extended Market With Major Underlying Weakness
The real issue for investors is the gap between the indexes and the average stock. Here’s how to handle it.
Doug Kass: A Market Bacchanal Rages On, While I Remain Celibate
Despite the market’s amazing advance, there are many justifiable reasons for our doubt and skepticism.
Don’t Let Bulls, Bears and Bubbles Distract You From Smart Trading
I’m not bearish, bullish, or fighting bubbles. I’m simply adjusting my positioning.
120 New Lows Send a Quiet Warning With Market Still Near Record Levels
Semiconductors and small-caps struggle while the new-low list keeps growing. This is how a two-tiered market acts under stress.
The Best Traders Don’t Waste Their Time Doing This
The most successful traders I know stay focused on individual stocks. There are good reasons for that, and here is an example.
Wall Street Keeps Saying ‘1999’—But the Market’s Internals Tell a Different Story
Three strategists see a blow-off setup, but tops form slowly. Breadth isn’t expanding, the Dow is bleeding, and key sectors aren’t confirming.
Today’s Winner Was the Either/Or Market (test)
Although there was some panic this morning, stocks reversed to close over S&P 500 6800 again. But the either/or market remains intact.