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Looking Behind the Numbers as Stocks Test Old Highs

Looking Behind the Numbers as Stocks Test Old Highs

The S&P 500 hit a new all-time high yesterday, slightly above its previous record in January. Many things have changed since that previous peak. Then, stocks drifted upward in a mindless and complacent bubble. Now, they've proven themselves with two strong...

Market Action summary: 8/20/18

Market Action summary: 8/20/18

Click here to register for the webinar. S&P 500 overview: Bears running out of space after 2800 support held. Breadth improving, shown by RSP vs SPY. Transports gaining. Notice $DJT follow-through today after high close on Friday. China progress/impasse the next...

Market Action Summary: 8/13/18

Market Action Summary: 8/13/18

Click here to register for the webinar. S&P 500 overview: Wary in late August Resistance at 2850: What cannot go up may go down. Not many bullish catalysts before Labor Day Retest of 2800 may be needed. Outside day on S&P 500 today. Double-doji including...

Don’s Notebook August 10, 2018

Don’s Notebook August 10, 2018

Stocks opened lower today because of geopolitical concerns that pushed the Turkish lira to a record low against the dollar. An already bad week for Turkey’s currency got a whole lot worse this morning when the lira plunged as much as 13.5 % to reach a new all-time low...

Don’s Notebook August 8, 2018

Don’s Notebook August 8, 2018

Yesterday, Walt Disney earned an adjusted $1.42 per share for its latest quarter, missing Street forecasts by eight cents, with revenue also falling short of estimates. Disney saw subscriber losses at its sports cable network ESPN and spent more on programming and...

Consumer Stocks Drift Higher Before Events

Consumer Stocks Drift Higher Before Events

Consumer stocks on the rise, just in time for a series of important news events. Of all the major sector-tracking SPDR ETFs, consumer discretionary (XLY) is closest to its 52-week high. (See RadarScreen® below.) That shows bullish sentiment toward the group and may...

Don’s Notebook August 7, 2018

Don’s Notebook August 7, 2018

Trade Notes: The U.S. imposed new sanctions on Iran at midnight after President Trump signed an executive order which will stop the purchase of dollar banknotes, while also targeting the country’s auto industry and banning the import of Persian rugs and pistachio nuts...

Market Action Summary: 8/6/18

Market Action Summary: 8/6/18

Click here to register for the webinar. S&P 500 overview: Fills January gap, holds key 2800 level August 2 outside day was key session for chart watchers Quiet calendar favors drift higher, but is a breakout possible in late August? Bonds and the Fed: Treasury...

Don’t Forget about Iranian Sanctions Early Monday

Don’t Forget about Iranian Sanctions Early Monday

President Trump's trade spat with China has gained a lot of attention this week, but don't forget U.S. sanctions on Iran take effect on Monday, August 6. The measures will obviously have an impact on energy. The only trouble is no one really seems to know what it will...