Never Forget

Keith Schneider | September 12, 2021

The market sold off this week as a result of the convergence of weak seasonals, poor momentum, eroding market internals, a very confusing message from the economic data, and a lack of clarity about what the Fed will do next.…


Growth Stocks (and Tech) keep hitting the high notes

Keith Schneider | September 6, 2021

Given the positive move of our risk gauges into risk on all the major Indices and given the recent leg up in some of the largest capitalization growth stocks, is this a new bullish phase up or an eventual repeat …


Hindenburg Indicator Gaining Altitude Again

Keith Schneider | August 29, 2021

This week markets regained its footing with risk gauges improving while the Hindenburg Indicator increased its reading to ominous levels as well. Market internals improved across key equity benchmarks to best levels since mid-June, benefitting small caps (IWM/Grandpa Russel) the …


The Chop Continues

Keith Schneider | August 22, 2021

Markets continue to chop during this seasonally weak period and have made no progress over the past 30 days.

Price patterns of the key US Equity indexes are holding up at key moving averages, but there are signs of stress …


Wall Street vs. Main Street Divergence Hits Record Levels

Geoff Bysshe | August 15, 2021

As a result of the much-anticipated earnings season, which is now winding down…

Last week, important players on Wall Street and main street hit new extremes in sentiment on both ends of the spectrum.

As you’ll read below, if it …


This Is Not Normal Market Behavior

Geoff Bysshe | August 8, 2021

The stock markets rallied sheepishly into Friday’s job, then apparently got what they needed to relax despite volatility in Gold, interest rates and the dollar.

This is not normal market behavior.

The SPY was so relaxed by the report that …


The Robinhood IPO Could Have Called ‘The Top,’ but It Didn’t

Geoff Bysshe | August 1, 2021

Last week the much anticipated Robinhood IPO and several high-profile earnings announcements revealed a lot about investor sentiment and what to expect for market’s trend going forward.

First, the Robinhood IPO had the potential to create an obvious indicator of …


Don’t Argue With The Generals In July Until…

Keith Schneider | July 25, 2021

July often sets up conditions for late summer rallies, as well as significant tops.

As a result, July can be a frustrating and confusing period. Last week was a good example of why.

I’ll start with the bearish case…

#1) …


Party Over?

Keith Schneider | July 18, 2021

The recent runup to new highs in both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 came to an abrupt halt this week, and our Risk Gauges flipped negative in short order. It is also important to note the selloff in …


The Disconnect Continues

Keith Schneider | July 11, 2021

Both the S&P500 and the NASDAQ l00 continued their leadership by hitting new All-time highs while Grandpa Russell (IWM) continues to lag. Market Cap heavy FANG stocks are masking poor market internals and the Modern Family is showing lackluster relative …