Why The Federal Reserve Must Keep Hopes Alive
The third revision of the first quarter of 2015’s Gross Domestic Product was released today and it showed that the economy did slightly better...
Chart Focus: Did The Industrial Production Index Peak?
While my main focus is technical analysis and analyzing and monitoring price action, part of my job as a Portfolio Manager at the asset...
Apple Stock (AAPL) Is In A League Of Its Own… Literally
Just how big is Apple Inc. (AAPL)? Â We all know it is a huge company - In fact, Apple is the largest company in...
US Corn And Soybeans Weekly Review: Focus Turns To Acreage Adjustments
The market focus has quickly shifted to the upcoming June 30th Planted Acreage report, which could offer potential acreage adjustments to the USDA’s March 31st Prospecting...
Federal Reserve Stays The Course But Economic Data Telling
Over the past several weeks, I have laid out details for why I feel interest rates will continue to trend lower. In a nutshell, I...
Thoughts On The FOMC Statement And Key Market Levels
Well, another Fed day came and went in the markets. There's no need to be consumed by their every word, but there are some quality...
Will Higher Interest Rates Hit Home Sales And Builder Sentiment?
U.S. home builder sentiment jumped five points in June to 59, matching the post-bubble high reached last September. The current reading is the highest...
Greek Financial Crisis: Why Traders Should Tread Lightly On Opinions
The situation in Greece has once again come to the forefront of our attention as the Greek government, the EU, and the IMF try...
What’s Next For The Financial Sector ETF (XLF)?
Considering the action in the financial sector and select bank stocks, it's hard to believe it’s been 6 months since I last posted on the...
Chart Of The Week: Gold Prices Nearing Key Support Zone
Gold prices continue to meander sideways. In fact, Gold has moved sideways for the better part of two years. For much of last year,...
