Understanding Investor Behavior During Era of 24/7 News Cycle
There is an evolution for individuals learning to play poker that is often captured in the adage ‘Play the player, not your cards’.
Beginning...
The Futures In Five: Stocks Bounce and Fade
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will conclude its two day meeting this afternoon and release its decision and statement, news that is sure...
Stock Market Today: Investors Await Federal Reserve Decision
The major stock market indices reversed course from the intraday highs yesterday as investors bought "time" to hear from the Federal Reserve first.
What the...
The Futures In Five: Bull Ride Into FOMC Meeting?
The FOMC meeting begins this week with traders feeling quite bullish about stocks.
Perhaps they are pricing in future news, as buyers continue to...
U.S. Equities Update: Is Positive US – China Trade News Priced In?
The S&P 500 Index climbed to a new recovery high last week. Support for the advance was provided by optimism regarding U.S./China trade talks,...
U.S. Corn Market Outlook: March Madness
This week I wanted to preview what I believe to be the most important storyline to track for Corn and Soybean Bulls as we...
The Futures In Five: Bullish Undercurrents
Stocks closed out a solid week of gains on Friday, with the S&P 500 up nearly 3 percent on the week.
Bulls are looking for...
Stock Market Today: Bulls Look for More Upside
Just when things looked dicey for stock market bulls, the S&P 500 rises 2.9% last week.
The broad index is attempting to breakout above resistance...
COT Report: VIX Volatility Index Sinks; Oversold Bounce Next?
The chart below looks at non-commercial futures trading positions for the VIX Volatility Index. For the week the cash VIX Index traded sharply lower, falling 19.8%.
Here’s a look...
Stock Market Today: Bullish Breakout Coming?
After a slow Thursday, the S&P 500 (SPY) is looking higher on Friday morning.
Technology (XLK) continues to lead the way, with Real Estate (IYR),...