Fear is swirling. Equities are under pressure. When the bottom falls out of the Big Money Index, a huge opportunity is around the corner. Wow. What a difference a week makes. We’re finally witnessing a pullback that most thought was impossible. The overarching bullish sentiment seemed to never stop. That is, until recently. A cocktail… Read more »
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Most stocks have gone nowhere for months. The media will have you believe equities are doomed as rates drive higher. Don’t fall for that story. Under-the-surface reveals plenty of leading companies. High-quality small-cap stocks are thriving in 2024. Let’s face it, fear is a powerful emotion. There’s no better place to witness this fight or… Read more »
This rally has been an epic bear crusher. The S&P 500 rallied 28% from October 27, through the end of first quarter. Don’t let that big performance scare you. Strong momentum isn’t a reason to sell stocks. Thing is, the higher stocks have risen, the more bears have called for a sell-off. A broken clock… Read more »
The mega rotation is only gaining momentum. As indices bob and weave, one interest rate sensitive area is soaring. Keep betting on elite financial stocks in 2024. We’ve had quite a shift in tone the last few weeks. First, we told you there were 4 smart reasons to buy energy stocks. Then we made the… Read more »
“It’s much more profitable to stick around than try to time the markets,” Alec Young, our chief investment strategist said in an interview with CNBC’s Bob Pisani. “Markets tend to do much better than normal when we have had big moves like this,” he said. “You’re probably much better off just sitting on your gains.” Read more »
Money rarely leaves markets. It rotates. We are in the midst of a massive rotation favoring recent laggards. Small-caps will make all-time highs sooner than investors realize. As a data researcher, nothing gets me more excited than when a narrative shifts. Often, behavioral changes begin subtly…then the forward picture illuminates. Last week, I highlighted how… Read more »
Boomtown isn’t just in growth stocks anymore. The data is shifting. Here are 4 smart reasons to buy energy stocks now. The Fed effectively greenlighted stocks at yesterday’s meeting. With 3 rate cuts estimated for 2024 in the dot plots, Wall Street and policy is in lockstep. Markets like to be on the same page…. Read more »
History teaches lessons. Guidance from the past often plots the future. There’s a renaissance taking place in certain growth areas of the market…and the evidence suggests that 2 technology stocks are screaming buys even at all-time highs. Let’s be honest. It’s been a great run for large-caps in 2024. Non-stop inflows in Tech-behemoths have kept… Read more »
This market just won’t quit. The S&P 500 is up 25% since late October! It’s tempting to think this epic rally can’t last. The urge to cash out is hard for many to resist. Our macro message for investors (not traders) is stay the course – 7 charts signal more pain for the bears. Remember… Read more »