Stock Markets Analysis & Opinion

After moderate gains in March, markets continued to rally in April. U.S. markets were up by low single digits, while bond markets were moderately positive. International markets were mixed, with...

I have a designated radar screen for all the predictions and stock picks.The picks especially remain a focus for short-term and longer-term trades, depending on market conditions. In December, I...

The S&P 500 slipped half a percent Tuesday as it continues digesting Friday’s big gains.While watching the index stack big back-to-back gains is more fun; trading is rarely that easy. But as...

Earnings season has been better than feared, but all eyes are on how the current quarter progresses and emerging risks to corporate profits We spotlight a pair of troubled financial institutions with...

The S&P 500 Futures had a strong bull breakout last Friday; yesterday was a small disappointment bar. Bulls want 2nd leg up. Since last Friday was climactic, the odds of sideways trading...

Stagflation remains one of the primary risks for the global economy in 2023. The stock market’s trajectory will continue to be dictated by worries over persistently high inflation and fears of...

Let’s dive into two simple indicators that can tell us when a dividend stock is set to lurch higher. Once we’re through, I’m certain you’ll wonder why you never thought of them...

Occidental Petroleum reports its first quarter 2023 results this Tuesday, May 9, after the market closes. Warren Buffett has denied that he will take control of the company. The company's fair value...

Shopify Inc (NYSE:SHOP) reported its Q1 numbers Thursday morning. Revenue was in-line with expectations. SHOP’s revenue growth was driven by the growth in the Merchant Solutions segment, which...

After the market has absorbed bank crises, debt ceiling talk, the Fed Funds rate at 5.25%, earnings misses and beats, calls for recession and hopes for lower inflation, we have plenty more to...

The S&P 500 finished Monday’s session up 0.1%. While getting excited about such small gains is hard, boring markets are bullish, especially ones following moves as big as Friday’s 1.9%...

International hotel reservations and airport travel volumes are increasing, leading to positive results for the travel industry in Q1 23 Airbnb's business is expanding and has good financial...

Better-than-expected results for the week once again lift S&P 500 EPS growth for Q1 2023, now set to come in at -2.2% Potential earnings surprises this week: PerkinElmer (PKI), Air Canada...

Emini daily chart The Emini gapped up and rallied last Friday, forming a strong bull trend day. The odds are there are buyers not far below and the bulls second leg up will be achieved. The May 1st...