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Could The S&P 500 Fall To 1,625?
In these seven historical cases, the average correction in the S&P 500 was 19.5%. Can it happen again?
The Most Important Chart On Wall Street
Stocks have done very little in the “prove it to me” department in recent sessions. Monday’s focus was on slower growth, allowing the string of up and down equity sessions to spill into the new week.
Stocks: Bigger Picture Showing Cracks
This type of market is vulnerable. It's important to be even-keeled; price will guide.
Recent Reference Points - Before And After
If stocks can continue to rally (and they may), the evidence/model will most likely allow us to add to our stock positions over the next few days.
IMF Says Markets Could Experience ‘Widespread Disruption’
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published their most recent outlook for the global economy Tuesday.
Fed Minutes Could Determine Rally’s Fate
Earnings season will give the market a chance to take stock of current valuations.
Making Decisions Exclusively On Short-Term Moves Can Backfire
The S&P 500’s intraday rally last Thursday and strong reaction to Friday’s payroll report were unquestionably impressive. However…
Are Commodities Waving Red Flags For Stocks?
Many have cited weakness in commodities as a reason to run for the stock market emergency exits. Is it a real concern?
Will Buyers Step Up Again?
If weakness continues, we may add to our more conservative holdings before the end of the week.
Guideposts For An Indecisive Stock Market
The Chicago Business Barometer, referred to as the Chicago PMI, fell to 60.5 in September from 64.3 in August.
Indecisiveness Means Higher Risk For Stocks
Is the economy strong enough for stocks to withstand higher interest rates?
Managing Stock Market Risk In A Schizophrenic Environment
Stocks tried to regain their short-term mojo Wednesday following some better than expected economic data and a development on the regulatory front.
A Rational Look At Stock Market Risk
If an increasing threat of a global recession is the primary concern, we would expect more conservative assets to be gaining traction. Investor preferences allow us to better understand the stock market’s risk-reward profile.
What Is The VIX Fear Index Telling Us Now?
When you get down to brass tacks, asset prices are governed by supply and demand. In the markets, the conviction of buyers relative to the conviction of sellers also plays a major role.
Dow Theory: Yellow Flags Or Green Light?
Stock prices have a high correlation to economic activity and earnings. History tells us bear markets are often kicked-off by recessions. Recent economic data does not hint at an imminent recession.
Is A Big Move In Stocks Coming Soon?
The 50-day moving average helps filter out day-to-day volatility in the markets, allowing us to focus on the intermediate-term trend. When the slope of the 50-day starts to flatten out, it tells us the battle between the bulls and bears is relatively even from an intermediate-term perspective.
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