Investors have been flocking to biotech stocks this year, with the IBB, the ETF that tracks biotech stocks, making noteworthy gains. So far in 2015, several industries have either underperformed or provided mixed results, leading to a rather ho-hum showpiece for U.S. blue-chip indices.Biotech stocks, on the other hand, have consistently returned positive results in the markets over the past […]
If there is such a thing as a poster child for volatility in the stock market, the biotech sector would likely take top honors.Biotech stocks are unique. While stocks in other sectors are typically valued based on their past performance and future earnings potential, the majority of biotech stocks don’t have a cent in recurring revenue. Instead, biotech stocks are […]
The S&P 500 Index closed at another record high on Friday. While such records are usually cause for celebration, the outlook we see isn’t all roses.Our followers know that we take a comprehensive approach to managing portfolios as well as managing wealth. So we thought we’d share a snapshot of some of the stock market indicators we follow that lead […]
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What Investors Are Looking At In The Stem Cell Sector
By iCELL News on January 14, 2015 · Sector
Stem cell stocks did poorly in 2014.However, many of these companies have catalysts in the first quarter of 2015 that could bring attention to the sector.In anticipation of a Phase 2 clinical update, Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics IncBCLI 1.89%stock rallied nearly 100 percent. The […]
Benchmarks ended a turbulent week on a positive note as investors continued to welcome Fed’s decision to remain ‘patient’ before raising the interest rate from near zero level. Moreover, rebound in oil prices helped energy shares post solid gains. The Dow and the S&P 500 posted their biggest three-day gain on Friday. The indexes also registered their biggest weekly advance […]
Benchmarks enjoyed their best day this year on Wednesday as the Fed issued encouraging statements regarding economic growth in the U.S. and a rate hike. Fed’s statement that it would remain “patient” before raising the interest rate boosted investor confidence. Moreover, rebound in oil prices helped energy shares post solid gains yesterday. The S&P 500 registered its best one-day gain […]
Guest Post from Peak ProsperityIn an exclusive interview of John Hussman by Peak Prosperity’s Chris Martenson, Hussman says Stock Market Is Overvalued By 100%.Chris Martenson: John Hussman is highly respected for his prodigious use of data and adherence to what it tells him about the state of the financial markets. His regular weekly market commentary is widely regarded as one […]
Contrary to conventional wisdom, extremely low initial unemployment claims have an ominous track record. Since the initial unemployment claims data first set a record low in September 2013, I have pointed out that record low claims suggest a distorted, overheated, bubble top economy. On each occasion over the past 42 years when claims have reached a similar level at this time […]
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