Tag: s&p 500
US Stocks Rise Higher, into Key Cyclical Resistance
US stocks rise higher; and higher still. Is it getting frothy out there yet?
The small-cap benchmark Russell 2000 index is now up +31.9% to date....
Will the S&P 500 Follow the Script Again?
Since the Spring 2012 stock market correction, each market pull back has been smaller and "tighter", producing a coiling effect. As well, each of...
S&P 500 Technical Analysis Update
It's been an interesting past two weeks in the financial markets. From the Fed build up to the surprise September FOMC statement and market...
Precious Metals Lower on Fed ‘Tapering’ Prospects
After a strong summer relief rally, the precious metals sector is back in the doghouse again. With the Fed on tap and budget talks...
September FOMC Is Here: Brace for Market Turbulence
All is quiet on the western front as the markets prepare for the results of the September FOMC meeting and ensuing Fed statement. Reality is,...
Time to Buy the Dip: S&P 500 Analysis
Putting aside the news and “instant analysis” that you just can't miss, the S&P 500 weekly chart shows an attractive long entry scenario and...
Deconstructing the S&P 500: A Harmonic Sector Review
The steady-state, 3%-per-month melt-up that is 2013 year-to-date continues apace for the S&P 500 (symbol: SPX).
Back in late March with the S&P just off...
Stock Market Report and Economic Update: June 2013
By Greg Naylor June was an eventful month in terms of economic news, with a press conference by Ben Bernanke on June 19 sparking a sell-off...
Topping Pattern: Is It Spring 2011 All Over Again?
As I was looking through some charts last night, I stumbled upon a potential topping pattern (or algo) that the current market may be...
US Equities in Review: A Closer Look at Large and Small...
Whenever I dig into US equities, my main go-to indices are the S&P 500 and the Russell 2000. The S&P 500 offers a balanced...