Back in the ’90s, Blockbuster was magical. Hunting for the best movie was the game. But there was one rule, “be kind, please rewind.” This market confuses many. Here at Mapsignals, though – our data helped us win. We were focused and looked back to get a picture of what might come. Winning in markets… Read more »
They say hindsight is 20/20. Rolling back the tape is critical to success. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Having a plan and process is the key to success. Throughout this pandemic, our process was bold and data-driven. We rewind the tape in this post. Mapping the Bear Market The last couple of months have… Read more »
Rockets don’t lift by pushing against air like planes do. Rockets blast off using momentum. Momentum is critical to markets. This is a rocket launch market. Oversold markets are a launch pad for rockets. When Stocks Get Oversold It’s A Rocket Launch Market Our time is best spent looking at our data. We look at… Read more »
If you want to divide a room, take a poll on climate change. If you want to divide a room, take a poll on “will we retest the lows?” Wherever you stand on either of these issues shouldn’t matter. What does matter is that the climate in the market is changing – have a look…. Read more »
In heads-up Hold’em, pocket aces have an 81% chance to win the hand. Can you still lose with pocket aces? Yes. Right now our data is showing positive signs. There are good bets, bad bets, winning bets, and losing bets. Making good bets is how you win big over the long-run. Signs point to pocket… Read more »
Did you know that when you dream, part of your brain shuts down? It’s true. Often, things don’t make sense. But for some, dreams can be controlled… lucid dreamers. Last week felt like a dream. Shares of HD were in the 140s…UNH below 200…V in the 130s! It’s easy to tune out when things get… Read more »
When things are in chaos, “send the marines.” That’s exactly what Bill Bowerman (Nike, Inc. cofounder) yelled to the US consul, according to Phil Knight’s Shoe Dog. This moment of terror occurred during the Olympic games of 1972. The marines came and quickly got the situation under control. Bowerman later reflected, saying it was the… Read more »
When the check engine light flashes – bring your car in…don’t panic. Running a diagnostic test helps visualize what’s going on. To do that, a mechanic’s gotta pop the hood. The same goes for the market. Today we’re popping the hood. Monday’s Sell-off Was Off The Chart Let’s start from the top and work our… Read more »
You’ve seen those nail-biter games when everything comes down to a few plays. It’s a win or lose situation. So, what does a great coach do? He turns to his best player and says, “Get In There!” I can envision coach Orgeron saying those 3 words in the championship game. What Have We Been Doing?… Read more »
In French, baton rouge means red stick. In Louisiana, French explorer, Iberville, was moving along the Mississippi River when he saw a stick that appeared red. He named the region, Baton Rouge. That red stick marked a boundary for local Native American tribes. Big Money Index Says Sellers Are In Control For Mapsignals, a red… Read more »