Granddad Russell 2000 Turns into Mr. Monopoly

Mish Schneider | November 25, 2019

One thing for sure, I have talked about the Russell 2000 IWM enough for you all to know, that we really wanted to see this index move across the monopoly board.

Over the weekend I wrote,

“With an inside week …


The Market is Dead Alive, But Donned in a Vibrant Scarf

Mish Schneider | November 24, 2019

One cannot kill something that is already dead.

And one cannot kill this market, even though technically, many people think that it is already dead.

Bonaparte, our dead alive dog mascot, disguises his status by throwing an elegantly tied scarf …


Retail’s Conspicuous & Inconspicuous Consumption

Mish Schneider | November 20, 2019

It’s about that time of year again.

Soon is the time when consumer sentiment is about to go through the ultimate test-Black Friday.

Black Friday is traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year.

In 2018, traffic to stores fell …


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 Modern Family sectors suggest that a FOMO environment may not be rational.

    Trump’s remarks to the Economic Club of New York …


    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 …