Stock Markets Analysis & Opinion

American shares eased last week, but the US stock market remains the clear leader for the major asset classes this year, based on a set of proxy ETFs through Friday’s close (July 7).Vanguard...

A bit of a mixed bag on Friday as the Russell 2000 (IWM) managed to finish the day higher, while both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 close back at the open price, after a day built on a promise.The...

Sometimes it is just that simple.The Economic Modern Family has had its share of rotation. By rotation this year, we mean that while Semiconductors wowed, Regional Banks soured. By rotation this year,...

S&P 500 data The forward 4-quarter estimate (FFQE) saw its quarterly bump this week, with the FFQE jumping to $230.26 from last week’s $224.01. With the flat market this week, and the...

This coming Friday, July 14, ’23 we’ll see the financial results for a number of banks and other financial services firms.  The above spreadsheet details the expected and historical...

CPI inflation data, start of Q2 earnings season in focus. Delta Air Lines shares are a buy with upbeat earnings on deck. Citigroup’s stock will struggle amid weak profit and revenue...

Scouring for your next great investing idea? Look into companies still being steered by their founders. Names like these often do extraordinarily well thanks to their leaders’ passion, ability...

Two weeks ago, we used the Elliott Wave Principle (EWP) to determine where the NASDAQ 100 (NDX) could potentially bottom.We expected: “The market is…in a counter-trend rally: green W-b/2....

S&P Emini pre-open market analysisEmini daily chart The S&P 500 Futures gapped down yesterday, closing the gap from June 29th. This was a reminder that the market is in a trading range, which...

Stocks retraced their recent rally yesterday – is this a new downtrend, or just a quick correction?The S&P 500 index lost 0.79% on Thursday as it went closer to the 4,400 level again. The...

JPMorgan reported blockbuster Q1 earnings Can the bank maintain its path and meet expectations in Q2? Let's delve into the company's financials, which indicate that looks likely InvestingPro Summer...

Roblox gets upgraded after detailing how AI will drive content creation and user engagement. DigitalOcean is a cloud infrastructure player leaning into AI-centric services. Perion Network leverages AI...

Semiconductor stocks are not typically known for paying high dividends due to the industry's competitive nature and focus on reinvestment. Broadcom pays an annual dividend of $18.40, with a yield of...

Yesterday’s news that US companies accelerated hiring in June strengthens confidence that the Federal Reserve will continue to lift interest rates to tame inflation. Equity risk factors with the...