The Fed, the Rotation, and Why IBD Is at Minimum Exposure
As the Fed decision sets up for a strong reaction, here’s what to watch. Plus, why IBD is at minimal market exposure while the Dow rallies.
Here’s Our Game Plan for Applied Materials and Marvell
The demand picture remains strong, but market conditions mean focusing on support levels.
Why You Should Think Twice About That 12% ETF Yield
A 12% yield sounds better than 3%, until you look at what’s actually generating each payout.
Is China Really to Blame for the Chip-Driven Tech Wreck?
Semiconductor stocks are selling off hard, a scary picture in a key week for earnings. But is the ‘China factor’ really to blame?
The Screens Look Worse Than the Breadth
Ugly action in technology is dragging down names that have nothing to do with AI.
More Divergences
Yesterday was an extreme example of divergence within the market and in the tech space.
Memory and chips were an unmitigated disaster as the hyperscalers (e.g. $MSFT, $GOOGL) flourished.
Meanwhile, the consumer staples (defensive) ripped higher in a sea of market red.
I see Monday’s action as another example of potential market structure risks in which, in a market where so many worship at the altar of price, they all want to get in (and out!) at the same time.
Look out below?
Position: Long PEP (VS), KMB (VS), PG (VS), MSFT (VS), GOOGL (VS)
Earnings Dynamics Have Changed With Biggest Reports Ahead
Semiconductor weakness lifted the hyperscalers again while the market waits on the Fed.
Riding Into Earnings With 2 AI ‘Offenders’: Bold or Just Plain Crazy?
Here’s why I’m long Microsoft and Amazon into crucial results this week.
VIDEO: What We’re Watching as a Flurry of Holdings Prepares to Report
Plus, what’s on our Palantir radar screen and an upcoming podcast guest.
The Calm Before the Storm
Lull in fighting between U.S. and Iran to be followed by big earnings by Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and an economic data deluge. Also, a defense shortage?