Why Sentiment Is Important in the Stock Market
When investors look at stocks, their analysis is biased by how they feel about the economy or the company. By admitting this bias exists, they can develop insight into how the market really works. In today’s video, I explain why that insight can lead to a...
A Reality Check for Everyone Expecting to Retire
Retirement is part of the American dream. But there’s more to it. The dream is to reach a financially secure retirement. Many years ago, financial planners said that such security came from a three-legged stool. Social Security was one leg. Pensions were the second...
3 Strong Rallies to Trade in December
December marks the holiday season, with many celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year’s Eve. It also seems like a time to celebrate on Wall Street. December is the most bullish month of the year. The S&P 500 Index has ended the month higher 74% of the...
17 Million Jobs Lost! Bulls Need to Worry
The stock market just had its best week since October 1974. But that historic 12% rally came as more than 17 million people filed for unemployment benefits in the past four weeks. That far surpasses the previous record of 2.7 million. It turns out that 1974 also had a...
Big Up Days Are Actually Bearish
A few weeks ago, I mentioned that financial advisers are very good at telling you what you should have done 30 years ago. After I shared the way to counter their advice, the stock market crashed. Now advisers need different clichés. Fortunately for them, they have...
2008 Shows Us Investors Will Panic Sell in April
“Unprecedented.” I’m watching CNBC as I write, and I’ve heard that word dozens of time today. The speed of the stock market’s decline is unprecedented. The coronavirus is unprecedented. The Federal Reserve’s actions are unprecedented. Fortunately, everything isn’t...
This Chart Shows Why Stocks Will Fall 30%
There’s an important market indicator you’ve likely never heard of. Professionals use it every day. They evaluate trading desks with it. They make sell decisions with it. It’s included in many performance reports. And right now, this indicator is telling us we’re only...
This Is Why Stocks Are Doomed
Earnings season is almost done. With 87% of the companies reporting for the fourth quarter of 2019, it looks like earnings grew 0.9% last year. But more important than what earnings were is the question of what earnings will be. Companies often provide earnings...
How to Read Chart Patterns: Analyzing Stock Charts
Charts are popular, but they are widely misused. There is a right way to use charts and that technique could be profitable.
Trading the S&P 500 With a Simple Chart
Learn how to interpret and use the S&P 500 chart to trade more effectively and make money.
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