Can The Bulls Use Short Interest To Their Advantage?
In the right circumstances, U.S. stocks have room to rally – at least in the near-term. After the recent market pullback, U.S.-based stock funds...
The Rotation Report: What Macro Market Indicators Are Saying
One thing that stands out this weekend is the conflict between daily and weekly market charts in several cases. And especially from a momentum standpoint....
The COT Report: Volatility Stalls; Stocks Set For Comeback?
The following is a recap of The COT Report (Commitment Of Traders) released by the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) looking at futures positions...
Top Trading Links: The Corporate Earnings Factor
So much for the summer doldrums. Iran nuclear deal talks keep stalling. China is a mess, and while Greece is still on the back...
Bullish Sentiment Slips: Can Stock Bulls Capitalize On Opportunity?
Of late, equity bulls have pulled in their horns. Just a tad. Will they be rewarded for their steadfast bullish sentiment in the near-term?
The...
Is JC Penney Stock A Buy? Maybe But Not Just Yet
JC Penney Co. Inc. (JCP) has taken a beating since Q1 2012. From that time until Q1 2014, JC Penney stock lost (88.65%) of...
Market Update: The VIX Creeps As Investors Fight Capitulation
Yes, the market is oversold and due for a bounce. But at the same time, the market is having trouble holding a bid. And...
International Investing: Time To Buy Or Play Defense?
The international marketplace has been teeming with activity lately as Greece grapples with insolvency, the China stock bubble bursts, and peripheral nations feel a...
Evaluating The Chinese Market Crash: Stocks vs Credit
Chinese stocks have effectively crashed and, given the laughable reliability of the underlying companies' financials, it shouldn't surprise anyone if the Chinese market crash...
The Momentum Factor: Why Momentum Investing Works
In a recent Q&A with Patrick O’Shaughnessy, I said the following when asked about the momentum factor (re: momentum investing):
I’m a huge fan of...
