Q3 Earnings Check-In: Energy is the (Only) Bright Spot

Almost two weeks ago we took a look at the broad market's Q3 earnings. Though only 20% of the S&P 500's constituents had reported their prior quarter's results, it was enough of a look at how well companies did last quarter to start drawing some conclusions. At the time, the S&P 500 was on pace to earn $31.66 per share....

Why the stock-market rally may be entering the FOMO stage

– Institutional investors on sidelines risk ire of boards and trustees: economist – By William Watts, MarketWatch The stock market on Tuesday ended the dreaded month of October not only unscathed but at or near record highs, which means the biggest risk for money managers might just be the threat of missing out on the 2017 rally. For institutional investors,...

Why the stock-market rally may be entering the FOMO stage

– Institutional investors on sidelines risk ire of boards and trustees: economist – By William Watts, MarketWatch The stock market on Tuesday ended the dreaded month of October not only unscathed but at or near record highs, which means the biggest risk for money managers might just be the threat of missing out on the 2017 rally. For institutional investors,...

President Trump is expected to pick a new Fed chair. Here’s what it means for rates

By Rebecca Ungarino, CNBC President Donald Trump's expected decision on the next Federal Reserve chair is likely to impact the bond market, as some leading contenders are considered more hawkish or dovish than others when it comes to monetary policy. Trump is expected to name his pick for Fed chair Thursday, and the PredictIt market on Tuesday evening showed current...

President Trump is expected to pick a new Fed chair. Here’s what it means for rates

By Rebecca Ungarino, CNBC President Donald Trump's expected decision on the next Federal Reserve chair is likely to impact the bond market, as some leading contenders are considered more hawkish or dovish than others when it comes to monetary policy. Trump is expected to name his pick for Fed chair Thursday, and the PredictIt market on Tuesday evening showed current...

Stocks go up over time, but this chart shows why bulls still look like idiots once in a while

By Shawn Langlois, MarketWatch Warren Buffett once said his “favorite holding period is forever.” Not that you would ever doubt the wisdom of the Oracle of Omaha, but here’s a simple chart from the Irrelevant Investor blog’s Michael Batnick confirming that the longer the time horizon, the better. That’s right. The S&P 500 has never been down over a 20-year...

Stocks go up over time, but this chart shows why bulls still look like idiots once in a while

By Shawn Langlois, MarketWatch Warren Buffett once said his “favorite holding period is forever.” Not that you would ever doubt the wisdom of the Oracle of Omaha, but here’s a simple chart from the Irrelevant Investor blog’s Michael Batnick confirming that the longer the time horizon, the better. That’s right. The S&P 500 has never been down over a 20-year...

Weekly Market Outlook – Is This Rally Really Made of Teflon?

The romp continues. Though stocks started last week out on the wrong foot, a handful of great earnings reports released on Friday prodded the S&P 500 to a record high and a record close. The market has now logged seven consecutive weekly gains, and is now up 23.7% since last year's pre-election low. The same concerns still apply, of course....

Weekly Market Outlook – Is This Rally Really Made of Teflon?

The romp continues. Though stocks started last week out on the wrong foot, a handful of great earnings reports released on Friday prodded the S&P 500 to a record high and a record close. The market has now logged seven consecutive weekly gains, and is now up 23.7% since last year's pre-election low. The same concerns still apply, of course....

Crude Oil Clears a Major Hurdle. Now Everything Could Change.

Back on October 5th we pointed out how crude oil prices were toying with a breakout move above a key technical ceiling. If cleared, a move above that resistance could serve as a catalyst that propelled crude oil to prices not expected by many to be seen anytime soon. Crude cleared that line today, setting the stage for a rally...
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