Market Outlook: All Eyes On The Russell 2000
Last week’s price action did not change the overall technical picture. However, the S&P 500 (SPX) remains a laggard, closing the week basically where it began:...
Market Breadth Slips Again As Stocks Await “Big Move”
It's amazing how long equity markets can defend poor market breadth and divergences. But if you weren't already aware, divergences and breadth conditions can persist...
Options Trading Idea: A Cash-Secured Put On Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond Fund (TLT) declined 16 percent between the all-time intra-day high of 137.09 on January 30 and the low...
Unusual Options Activity: BBRY, HLT, RHT, And More
It’s time to review several stocks that had unusual options activity over the last week. Although traders can never be sure why these trades take place (and...
The COT Report: Traders Mine The Market As The VIX Lurks
The following is a recap of The COT Report (Commitment Of Traders) released by the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) looking at futures positions...
The Rotation Report: Stock Market On Rinse And Repeat
Not much has changed in the markets over the past several weeks. Stock market bulls continue to make money, while the S&P 500 continues to...
Top Trading Links: Staying Desperate And Hungry
The NBA Finals have been highly entertaining this year. Surprisingly Matt Dellavedova has quickly become a cult figure. Is he more talented than league...
The Case For The Bears In 2 Very Important S&P 500 Charts
I suspect that some chatter among the technical crowd may begin to develop about the potentially bearish pattern that appears to be developing on...
Rally In Crude Oil ETF (USO) To Face Near-Term Challenges
The breakdown and increased volatility in crude oil prices since last summer have made forecasting difficult for industry analysts who must follow the intricate...
Warren Buffett’s Favorite Valuation Indicator Is At A 15-Year High
The Fed released their quarterly Z.1 report yesterday. This report looks at the balance sheets of US households in more ways than you’d think...