Posts by Lucas Downey

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Want to divide a room? Ask a group who they’re voting for. Want to inform a room? Arm the crowd with an election volatility risk playbook. 2 data-driven reasons suggest election volatility risk could be coming for your portfolio. There are a lot of cross currents garnering investor attention right now: inflation risks, earnings, wars,… Read more »

Equities saw their worst daily pullback in weeks. Our Big Money Index signals pullback ahead. Yesterday was a reminder that volatility can strike out of nowhere. The S&P 500 declined .92%. Even more jarring, the NASDAQ 100 fell 1.55%, its single worst performance in 6 weeks. This pullback came just as the Big Money Index… Read more »

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Happy anniversary! One year ago today, extreme oversold conditions ignited a rally for the ages. Today, it’s time to acknowledge the other extreme: Stocks finally reach the rare overbought zone. Last October, it was a lonely call to suggest “a massive rally is coming soon.” But when you’re armed with evidence-rich data, those crowd-stunning calls… Read more »

Investing doesn’t have to be complicated. Simply own great companies…especially technology names. 2 key signals forecast strong gains for NASDAQ stocks. Let’s be honest, clouds of uncertainty are everywhere you look. We’re facing: The list goes on and on. Sounds complicated, right? It doesn’t have to be. Focus where institutions are placing their bets and… Read more »

October brings falling leaves, pumpkins, and spooky Halloween. It’s a season of change. The same goes for election years in the stock market. Here’s your 2024 October surprise playbook. The term October surprise dates back to the 19th century as presidential elections routinely experienced unexpected events heading into November. Recent notable October surprises include: Could… Read more »

For years now, a popular mantra has been cash is king. Wealthy households poured into money markets at a breakneck pace. We are now witnessing the unfolding. The trillion-dollar money market bubble is set to unwind. Ring ring. Hello? Hi Mrs. Debbie, Mike here with XYZ Financial, it’s time to discuss where to park your… Read more »

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