Is the Russell 2000 Worth 2000 Words?

Mish Schneider | November 19, 2019

For weeks now, we have waited for the Russell 2000 IWM to show signs of strength.

With the S&P 500, NASDAQ 100 and the Dow making yet another new all-time high, IWM just looks so tired.

Today, IWM picked up …


Stock Market Tells Bears, “Eat Crow!”

Mish Schneider | November 18, 2019

I went to a recycled art show over the weekend.

I had not expected to see so many creative and skillfully recycled pieces.

The photographed piece was made by a student.

His or her intention is unbeknownst to me.

However, …


Structural Cracks in the Equities Market

Mish Schneider | November 17, 2019

As the S&P 500, Dow and NASDAQ keep roaring to new highs, the disconnect not only among the market sectors, but also among the world’s populace, keeps expanding.

Yet, in an almost surreal way, tech and fortune 500 stocks keep …


Has the US Dollar Topped Out?

Mish Schneider | November 14, 2019

Assuming the answer is yes, three points to explore:

  • Where would I reverse that opinion?
  • If correct, what does that mean for the markets and economy?
  • If correct, where is the underlying support?
  • On the dollar, I would reverse the …


    The Wonderful World of Disney Corporate Buybacks

    Mish Schneider | November 13, 2019

    Every time I entered the elevator in the Orlando hotel, I got to watch Minnie and Mickey separate, only to rejoin moments later.

    Of course in Orlando, Disney is EVERYWHERE!

    After the announcement of Disney+ yesterday, seems that DIS really …


    The Stock Market’s Smug and Chubby

    Mish Schneider | November 12, 2019

    Investors have gone from fearful of a recession to fearful of missing out on this rally.

    Yet the economic Economic Modern Family sectors suggest that a FOMO environment may not be rational.

    Trump’s remarks to the Economic Club of New …


    11-11 and the Modern Family Begins with an Inside Week

    Mish Schneider | November 11, 2019

    With Veteran’s Day and a bank holiday, the general market action was quiet.

    Therefore, no surprise that 11-11, a number that has historically made people shudder, today kept the market firm and inside the trading action of last week.

    Every …


    The Market Boudoir of the Wealthiest Investors

    Mish Schneider | November 5, 2019

    Art Installation Vikky Alexander Lion Cubs in the Wallace Collection Boudoir 2013

    Ray Dalio has some interesting things to say about the state of the world.

    He says that investors are getting free money but are investing it rather than …


    When ALL Stocks Are Tempting to Own

    Mish Schneider | November 4, 2019

    I saw this shoe store in a nearby mall and nearly hyperventilated.

    The enormous shop had rows and rows of shoes, all of which were decorated with bling.

    When faced with that many choices of glittery pumps all calling your …


    The Economic Modern Family Arrives at the Market Party

    Mish Schneider | November 3, 2019

    I always enjoy stepping back at the end of the week to see what our Economic Modern Family is saying and doing.

    The theme all year has been the disparate relationships among the Economic Modern Family sectors.

    While Sister Semiconductors …