Stock Markets Analysis & Opinion

Stocks experienced a volatile trading session on Friday, with the market fluctuating before finishing higher but remaining within the recent range of the past few days. In the Nasdaq 100, it’s...

Wednesday delivered the long awaited breakout in the Russell 2000 (IWM), and while we didn't get the follow through higher, we did see buyers maintain breakout support. Friday's selling volume ranked...

In the movies, greed is a trait often exhibited by the rich and powerful as a means to an end. Of particular note is the famous quote from Michael Douglas in the 1987 movie classic “Wall...

Jobless claims, Fed speakers, Q3 earnings will be in focus this week. GE Aerospace is a buy with upbeat profit and sales growth expected. UPS is a sell with weak earnings, soft guidance on...

Markets have rebounded significantly since their 2022 lows. Current assessments suggest elevated valuations. Investors should consider diversification and strategic adjustments to portfolio. Looking...

The financial media frequently opines on what the daily gyrations of the VIX (implied volatility index) signal regarding investor sentiment. Despite how often it is quoted and discussed, many...

The big tech companies, or the so-called Mega-cap 7, do not report their Q3 ’24 financial results until Halloween week: Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL): Tuesday, 10/29/24 AMC META (NASDAQ:META): Wednesday,...

Banks kicked off the earnings season with mostly bullish results and commentary. Q3 S&P 500 EPS growth is expected to come in at 4.1%, the fifth consecutive quarter of growth. First of the...

WTI crude oil prices surged amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East but have since dropped from $76 to $70.25 as fears of supply disruptions eased. The XLE ETF initially rallied, breaking out...

UnitedHealth Group's stock price pullback is an attractive entry into a healthy dividend growth stock. Analysts' response is mixed but shows a deepening conviction that new all-time highs will be...

Robinhood stock was in trouble after Cathie Wood decided to sell some of her stake in the company. The company's fundamental drivers are firing on all cylinders today, pushing the momentum into...

UPS and FedEx have both experienced external challenges in recent months, including new union negotiations, lowered volumes, and more. UPS is focusing on shifting to higher-margin services and...

Micron shares have been rallying hard in recent weeks, signaling renewed momentum. Even with these gains, analysts are still calling for additional upside. The stock's technical setup is also...

Amazon's interest in nuclear shows the technology is reaching a critical mass, and the industry is about to boom. NuScale Power Company has the only U.S.-regulated SMR available. The market is up...