Russell 2000 (IWM) and Semiconductors (SMH): Concerning Price Pattern?
After an epic week where only a few sectors plus the S&P 500 and NASDAQ shone, it turns out that it’s the calendar price...
Oil Prices Trading In Important Price Range
Now that the stock market calendar range for July is set, let’s look at crude oil futures.
First, there is the chart of the United...
Inflation Week on Wall Street Comes as Tariff Risk Re-Emerges
June CPI, PPI, and Retail Sales hit this week, offering key macro information for investors and policymakers
President Trump’s surprise 50% tariff on Brazil and...
Q2 2025 Earnings Preview: Modest Growth Expected Amidst Economic Crosswinds
S&P 500 Earnings Per Share (EPS) growth expected to come in at 4.8% for Q2, which would be the lowest growth rate since Q4...
This Week the July 6-month Calendar Range Resets
First some facts about the July Calendar Range
The July PatternThe Six-Month Calendar Ranges
Provides directional bias for the next 6 to 12 months.
January and July...
Buybacks Reach Record Highs as Q2 Earnings Season Nears
Q1 2025 buybacks reached a record $293B, with analysts expecting 2025 total buybacks to hit $1T.
The top 20 S&P 500 companies continue to dominate buyback...
The Great ESG Rebrand: Why A Quieter Approach To Sustainability Is Winning
Corporate executives are shifting from optics to outcomes when it comes to ESG
Public sentiment is important, and new regulations are vital to reshape sustainability’s...
Energy Sector Insights: Tariffs, OPEC+ and WTI Crude Oil
Last week I covered solar energy.
I still say that all energy hands will be needed on deck to support the demands of AI, not...
NYSE Composite Breakout Watch: Positive For Stocks
Stocks continue to trend higher as investors cheer on new highs.
And better yet, another important broad index (that was recently lagging) is making new...