A Little Bit of Sector Rotation Underway

It was difficult to ferret out as recently as a week ago, and it's still not crystal clear. But, broadly speaking, a couple of sector-based trends are developing. Several other sectors are just coagulating. For the past twelve months, technology is in the lead… a lead these names, led by Apple (AAPL), have had since June. Up 34.3% for the...

VIX Warns Of Imminent Market Correction

The VIX is warning that a market peak may be setting up in the global markets and that investors should be cautious of the extremely low price in the VIX.  These extremely low prices in the VIX are typically followed by some type of increased volatility in the markets. The US Federal Reserve continues to push an easy money policy...

VIX Warns Of Imminent Market Correction

The VIX is warning that a market peak may be setting up in the global markets and that investors should be cautious of the extremely low price in the VIX.  These extremely low prices in the VIX are typically followed by some type of increased volatility in the markets. The US Federal Reserve continues to push an easy money policy...

Weekly Market Outlook – This is Where the Bears Have Another Shot

Another week, another winner for the market. Though the bulk of last week's gain took shape on Friday, it's still the sixth straight week of forward progress. It's the right time of year for bullishness. But, it's not the right context. We never went through the September/October lull that usually sets up the so-called Santa Claus rally. That makes this...

Weekly Market Outlook – This is Where the Bears Have Another Shot

Another week, another winner for the market. Though the bulk of last week's gain took shape on Friday, it's still the sixth straight week of forward progress. It's the right time of year for bullishness. But, it's not the right context. We never went through the September/October lull that usually sets up the so-called Santa Claus rally. That makes this...

Weekly Market Outlook – The Rally is Vulnerable to This Week’s News

Thanks to Friday's 0.26% advance, the S&P 500 is now up 8.4% from its early October low… and deeper into record high territory. That makes for a rather bullish argument. Except, maybe it doesn't. We've seen moves of this size and speed before end up topping out (and not that long ago). We also can't overlook the fact that the...
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