Published February 15, 2019
Investors often forget that markets are finite in their resources available, and investors must choose where to place their money. Sometimes the money flows into stocks, sometimes into bonds, etc. It’s simple supply and demand. We noted recently how much money was flowing INTO bonds despite a strong stock market rebound. (more…)
Published February 8, 2019
Our FPResearch website publishes a couple of composite Broad Market Indicators. These composites include some 20 component indicators to provide a pictorial view of market health. While the short to intermediate term indicators have recovered and look strong, the substantial damage caused to the market in the October-December selloff is reflected in the more cautious long-term reading. (more…)
Published February 1, 2019
The dark days of December are so last year, aren’t they? A crisis of liquidity engulfed the riskier parts of the bond market leading prices to plunge. That all is forgotten now. (more…)
Published January 25, 2019
Stocks have rebounded sharply from the Christmas Eve nightmare though plenty of fog remains for investors. You will recall that the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) fell 12% over seven trading sessions in mid-December as thin holiday trading combined with rampant fears conspired to drive stocks downward. That plunge culminated in a 2%+ fall on Christmas Eve. (more…)
Published January 18, 2019
We find the folks at Schwab, led by Liz Ann Sonders, to provide a good overview of the intersection of markets and the economy. Below is their most recent analysis – a bit lengthy. But we think it’s worthwhile. Enjoy! (more…)
Published January 11, 2019
While the market’s swoon in October and December was sparked by concerns of a global economic slowdown and fears that the Federal Reserve would aggressively raise interest rates thus exacerbating the slowdown, there is another worry that played into the selloff. (more…)
Published January 4, 2019
Below are a couple of charts that provide a good overview of stock market investing from a buy and hold perspective. Note that the charts were published before the additional damage done to stocks in this month of December. (more…)
Published December 28, 2018
In January of this year, no one would have guessed it would end like this. (more…)
Published December 21, 2018
As we go to press this week, a full 1/3 of the Dow Jones Industrial Average 30 stocks are in a bear market – typically defined as a decline of -20% or more. (more…)
Published December 14, 2018
2018 was supposed to be the year that financial stocks took charge. Rising interest rates were expected to provide profitable fuel for banks to substantially increase profits. Instead, financial stocks are some of the worst performers of the year. (more…)
