The Fed Isn't The Only Thing You Should Focussed On

Mish Schneider | August 10, 2013

It’s hard to doubt the resolve of bulls in this market. Based on the VIX, most traders agree – why fight it? But don’t be lulled into complacency, and keep your eye on the semi-conductor ETF (SMH). All of this …


Bulls Running Amok

Keith Schneider | August 5, 2013

Whether organizers were inspired by the current great Bull Run on Wall Street or the traditional ritual hosted in Pamplona Spain is unknown. What is clear is that entrepreneurs here in the US are unleashing their own version of "Running …


Pimp My Bank

Keith Schneider | July 27, 2013

Former head of the International Monetary Fund and French presidential hopeful, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, was charged with "aggravated pimping" this week in yet another sex scandal for this once all powerful French finance minister. Rumors are that his lawyers are building …


Suck It Up

Keith Schneider | July 22, 2013

The S&P 500 closed on new highs Friday, just missing making new intraday highs. More importantly, the Russell 2000 continues to rip, clearly a big positive when small to mid-caps lead. Several NASDAQ-tech stocks like Google fell from grace putting …


The New Shangri-La

Keith Schneider | July 14, 2013

Yes, believe it or not, America is back on top. The new economic Shangri-La. The US stock market roared to new all-time highs this week, fueled by a few choice words (like “maybe, not right now”) from Fed Chief Bernanke. …


Revolution, Chapter 2

Keith Schneider | July 7, 2013

"You say you want a revolution
Well, you know
We all want to change the world"
Beatles -1968

As one of the more interesting weeks played out in the world’s political arena it upstaged impressive rallies in the US and …


Here Come the Brides

Keith Schneider | July 1, 2013

This Friday marked the end of one of the best ½ year gains since 1998, however “caveat emptor”, as the month of June was a down month, and Friday’s last minute dump to new intraday lows adds a bit more …


Market Says NO To Rehab

Keith Schneider | June 23, 2013

The nasty global sell-off in stocks and precious metals this week was not surprising after Fed Chairman Bernanke stated that he will be sending the markets to rehab, taking away the fix of easy money. The markets shot a clear …


Hindenburg Grounded?

Keith Schneider | June 17, 2013

Equity markets all over the globe have experienced some serious volatility after the Hindenburg indicator fired off several weeks ago.  Shortly after the indication the markets swooned. However, we quickly pointed out that our short term indicators were deeply oversold, …


Tightrope Walking

Keith Schneider | June 10, 2013

The market had one of its strongest days on Friday after the much awaited jobs report came in showing modest growth. After the swoon of the past two weeks the market certainly was ripe for a relief rally. What is …