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Market Pulse: Is the Nasdaq Ready to Move Again?

Market Pulse: Is the Nasdaq Ready to Move Again?

The Nasdaq-100 has been dead in the water since a frenzy of bullishness in early-September, but now it could be coming back to life. Click here to view the related idea and chart analysis on TradingView.

Market Pulse: Sea Has a Bullish Triangle

Market Pulse: Sea Has a Bullish Triangle

Sea Ltd. Is one of the biggest companies people have never heard of – especially after this year's big run from the $40s to the $180s. Now trend followers may eye the chart for continuation higher into yearend. Click here to view the related idea and chart analysis...

Market Pulse: The Fed Could Start Doctoring the Yield Curve

Market Pulse: The Fed Could Start Doctoring the Yield Curve

Economists and Federal Reserve watchers threw around the idea of "yield curve controls" over the summer. They were dismissed at the time but last week's Fed minutes suggest they might be coming back. Yield curve control means the Fed would buy longer-dated Treasury...

Market Pulse: The IPhone Upgrade Cycle Could Be Starting for Apple

Market Pulse: The IPhone Upgrade Cycle Could Be Starting for Apple

Apple (AAPL) unveiled its new iPhones 1-1/2 months ago. Now Wall Street is starting to notice. Loop Capital and Morgan Stanley both issued notes today arguing that orders for the new iPhone 12 are stronger than expected. That helped lift the stock back toward $120,...

Market Pulse: Will a Slack Deal Let the Merger Genie Out of the Bottle?

Market Pulse: Will a Slack Deal Let the Merger Genie Out of the Bottle?

Merger and acquisition activity has been down this year, but some big deals popped up in November. Last week brought the most prominent: a potential takeover of Slack (WORK) by Salesforce.com (CRM). Dow Jones and CNBC both reported on the talks, citing sources. WORK...

Market Pulse: Is Walgreen Boots Finally Done Falling?

Market Pulse: Is Walgreen Boots Finally Done Falling?

Walgreen Boots Alliance has trended lower since mid-2015. However now it could be showing signs of a historic turn. Click here to view the related idea and chart analysis on TradingView.

Market Pulse: Bonds Remain in a Bearish Channel

Market Pulse: Bonds Remain in a Bearish Channel

Earlier this month, the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) had a "death cross." It proceeded downward as expected after that signal, only to rebound. This creates the potential for another continuation trade to the downside. Click here to view the related idea...

Ethereum Gets Comfortable over $500 as Altcoins Move

Ethereum Gets Comfortable over $500 as Altcoins Move

Ethereum had a bullish weekend. It pushed above the previous 2020 high of $489 on Friday morning and quickly proceeded above $500. This chart study analyzes the current situation for altcoins like Ethereum relative to the broader cryptocurrency market. Click here to...

Market Pulse: EBay Holds Key Level

Market Pulse: EBay Holds Key Level

EBay was one of the surprise breakouts of early 2020. Longer-term trend followers may look for the stock to continue higher into yearend. Click here to view the related idea and chart analysis on TradingView.