Weekly Market Outlook – The Bulls Are Holding the Line

Stocks mustered a gain last week, but it was so small it meant little. The bulls just have little to no conviction at a time of year that's generally less than steal for the market; June's usually a net-loser. Yet, credit has to be given where it's due. The bulls have at least drawn a line in the sand at...

Weekly Market Outlook – The Bulls Are Holding the Line

Stocks mustered a gain last week, but it was so small it meant little. The bulls just have little to no conviction at a time of year that's generally less than steal for the market; June's usually a net-loser. Yet, credit has to be given where it's due. The bulls have at least drawn a line in the sand at...

Opinion: Here’s the stock trading secret that market timers won’t tell you

– It's easier to beat the market when it's down than when it's up – By Mark Hulbert, MarketWatch Call it the market- timing industry's dirty little secret: bear markets and heightened volatility are good for business. That's not because they are ornery by nature. It's simply a rational recognition on their part that it's difficult to add value when...

Opinion: Here’s the stock trading secret that market timers won’t tell you

– It's easier to beat the market when it's down than when it's up – By Mark Hulbert, MarketWatch Call it the market- timing industry's dirty little secret: bear markets and heightened volatility are good for business. That's not because they are ornery by nature. It's simply a rational recognition on their part that it's difficult to add value when...

The fate of the S&P hangs in the balance – and these 3 factors should decide it

By Barbara Kollmeyer, MarketWatch The "slower summer season" is nearly upon us. For investors, that means if this market isn't crashing, then it's bullish. So says Cracked Market blogger Jani Ziedins, who thinks the path of least resistance for equities remains an upward one, largely because (a.) scary trade headlines don't have the bite they did months ago and (b.)...

The fate of the S&P hangs in the balance – and these 3 factors should decide it

By Barbara Kollmeyer, MarketWatch The "slower summer season" is nearly upon us. For investors, that means if this market isn't crashing, then it's bullish. So says Cracked Market blogger Jani Ziedins, who thinks the path of least resistance for equities remains an upward one, largely because (a.) scary trade headlines don't have the bite they did months ago and (b.)...

Charts are pointing to a relief rally for bonds, says trader

By Annie Pei, CNBC The bond market is about to breathe a sigh of relief, TradingAnalysis.com founder Todd Gordon told CNBC's "Trading Nation" on Thursday. Looking at a chart of the ETF that tracks longer-term Treasurys, Gordon said the bond market is oversold as yields remain overbought. He expects a relief rally around the corner. Here's why: Gordon observes that...

Charts are pointing to a relief rally for bonds, says trader

By Annie Pei, CNBC The bond market is about to breathe a sigh of relief, TradingAnalysis.com founder Todd Gordon told CNBC's "Trading Nation" on Thursday. Looking at a chart of the ETF that tracks longer-term Treasurys, Gordon said the bond market is oversold as yields remain overbought. He expects a relief rally around the corner. Here's why: Gordon observes that...

Fed minutes show support for June hike and calm about inflation outlook

– Only a 'few' saw inflation moving above 2% target – By Greg Robb, MarketWatch Federal Reserve officials in their meeting in early May confirmed they planned to raise interest rates in June and were not concerned they were behind the curve on inflation. "Most participants judged that if incoming information broadly confirmed their economic outlook, it would likely soon...

Fed minutes show support for June hike and calm about inflation outlook

– Only a 'few' saw inflation moving above 2% target – By Greg Robb, MarketWatch Federal Reserve officials in their meeting in early May confirmed they planned to raise interest rates in June and were not concerned they were behind the curve on inflation. "Most participants judged that if incoming information broadly confirmed their economic outlook, it would likely soon...
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