The volatility in the stock market might be viewed, to quote “MacBeth,” as “full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.”The market has been quite choppy of late but does that truly signify an increase in volatility?This is where your measurement tools make a difference.If you look at the CBOE Volatility Index, also known as the market’s “fear gauge,” the answer […]
Stock Trading Alert: Positive Expectations Ahead Of Apple’s First Quarter Earnings ReleaseBy: Paul Rejczak | Mon, Apr 27, 2015SharePrintEmailStock Trading Alert originally published on April 27, 2015, 6:47 AM:Briefly: In our opinion, speculative short positions are favored (with stop-loss at 2,140, and profit target at 1,980, S&P 500 index)Our intraday outlook is bearish, and our short-term outlook is bearish:Intraday outlook […]
Are Biotech Stocks in a Bubble?By: David Chapman | Thu, Apr 23, 2015SharePrintEmailCharts created using Omega TradeStation 2000i. Chart data supplied by Dial DataAre Biotech stocks in a bubble? This is a question that is being asked. According to an article by Bloomberg (Biotech Index in Nosebleed Territory – Up 500% In 4-years, Trades At 10X Revenues – Bloomberg Business, […]
US Stock Market Will Likely Drop 5% by Next Week!By: Brad Gudgeon | Wed, Apr 15, 2015SharePrintEmailLast weekend, I expected the US stock market to drop suddenly from Monday into Tuesday. While I expected about close to a 2% drop, we got closer to a 1% drop instead (I give myself a C grade there). Out of this cycle low […]
Stock Market About to Hit Sudden Air Pocket!By: Brad Gudgeon | Sat, Apr 11, 2015SharePrintEmailI warned back a few days ago that the market looked tired. We got a few more points since then as the FED minutes on Wednesday help fuel the market higher. The set up is there for another “sudden 2% drop” like we had on Mar […]
Stock Trading Alert: Stocks Fluctuate As Investors Await Earnings Reports Releases – Which Direction Is Next?By: Paul Rejczak | Thu, Apr 9, 2015SharePrintEmailStock Trading Alert originally published on April 9, 2015, 6:17 AM:Briefly: In our opinion, no speculative positions are justified.Our intraday outlook is now neutral, and our short-term outlook is neutral:Intraday outlook (next 24 hours): neutralShort-term outlook (next 1-2 […]
Membership InformationDouglas Busch2015-02-19T16:15:12+00:00As many of you know, I’ve been extremely dedicated and passionate about ChartSmarter during the past three years. I am truly thankful to have added value to the portfolios of many traders and have taken pride in introducing new ideas to the conversation. As you can imagine, creating the game plan for each trading session has been a […]
Stock Trading Alert: More Short-Term Uncertainty As Investors Await Quarterly Earnings ReleasesBy: Paul Rejczak | Thu, Apr 2, 2015SharePrintEmailStock Trading Alert originally published on April 2, 2015, 6:39 AM:Briefly: In our opinion, no speculative positions are justified.Our intraday outlook is now neutral, and our short-term outlook is neutral:Intraday outlook (next 24 hours): neutralShort-term outlook (next 1-2 weeks): neutralMedium-term outlook (next […]
About the AuthorMatt Coffina, CFA, is editor of Morningstar® StockInvestorSM.Contact Author | Meet other investing specialistsInterest Rates: Gravity for Asset Prices
Investors always hang on the Federal Reserve’s every word, but the obsession with monetary policy is reaching new heights as we approach the first short-term rate hike in almost a decade. The target federal funds rate has been around zero […]
Stock Market About Ready to Plunge!By: Brad Gudgeon | Sat, Mar 28, 2015SharePrintEmailLast time, I talked about there being one more rally left and then the market would drop big. I see no change in that outlook (after looking over the Gann Cycles from last Monday, I have determined that the next top would be April 2). I also talked […]
