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Chart of the Day: Does the S&P 500 Have Lessons From History?

Chart of the Day: Does the S&P 500 Have Lessons From History?

Yesterday's CPI report was a reminder that, despite how it feels, the inflation crisis might not last forever. This raises the question of how to think about the Federal Reserve, and makes us look back to previous moments in history. The most relevant precedent could...

Layoffs Increase, Potentially Welcome News for the Federal Reserve

Layoffs Increase, Potentially Welcome News for the Federal Reserve

Layoffs are a new trending theme, which is potentially welcome news for the Federal Reserve. The Google Trends chart below shows interest in the term "layoff" tripling since the beginning of October. It's now back to its highest level since May 2020 near the start of...

Chart of the Day: Can Anything Stop Hess?

Chart of the Day: Can Anything Stop Hess?

Energy remains the top-performing sector this year. Today we're focusing a member of the group with potentially classic breakout behavior: Hess. The first pattern on the oil and gas stock's chart is the is the October 26 surge above $137. That was the previous...

Stocks Keep Climbing Before the Fed: Will Jerome Powell Finally Slow Down?

Stocks Keep Climbing Before the Fed: Will Jerome Powell Finally Slow Down?

Will Jerome Powell finally hit the brakes? Stocks could be moving like the Federal Reserve is near the end of its rate-hiking cycle. The S&P 500 rose 4 percent between Friday, October 21, and Friday, October 28. It was the second weekly gain of at least 4 percent,...

Stocks Try to Bounce Before a Huge Week of Earnings

Stocks Try to Bounce Before a Huge Week of Earnings

Stocks are trying to bounce as investors await key earnings and hope for slower rate hikes. The S&P 500 rose 4.7 percent between Friday, October 14, and Friday, October 21. It was the biggest weekly gain since June, with every major sector advancing. More than...

Chart of the Day: Is Walmart Squeezing Toward a Breakout?

Chart of the Day: Is Walmart Squeezing Toward a Breakout?

Walmart has squeezed into a tight range after a big drop in the spring. Now some traders may be looking for a potential breakout. The main pattern on today’s chart is the falling trendline along the highs of April, August and September. WMT remained consistently below...

Stocks Keep Sliding as Inflation Spreads and Earnings Fail to Impress

Stocks Keep Sliding as Inflation Spreads and Earnings Fail to Impress

Stocks keep falling as inflation remains high and earnings disappoint. The S&P 500 fell 1.6 percent between Friday, October 7, and Friday, October 14. It was the fourth negative week in the last five as the index flirts with its lowest levels since late 2020....

Stocks Cling to Support, Bracing for Another Inflation Report and Earnings

Stocks Cling to Support, Bracing for Another Inflation Report and Earnings

Stocks are trying to hold a key level as investors brace for more inflation news and a potentially bearish earnings season. The S&P 500 rose 1.5 percent between Friday, September 30, and Friday, October 7. It was the first positive week in the last four, although...