Is the Russell 2000 the Market's Houdini?

Mish Schneider | April 14, 2016

Inky the Octopus’ Shawshank Redemption!

Not my first foray into using the elusive and highly intelligent octopus as a solid (liquid?) market metaphor. Today’s story fits well. For past Daily’s using an Octopus allegory please check out August 4-6, 2015 …


Recovery, Meet The Accumulation Phase

Mish Schneider | April 13, 2016

Two Shots of Whatever--Paarr-tayyy!

Maybe it’s spring fever. Maybe it’s tax loss carryforward ahead of Tax Day. Maybe it’s the sense of a never ending policy for low interest rates. Maybe it’s Jamie Dimon getting richer by the day. Maybe …


Consolidation, A Matter of Time

Mish Schneider | April 12, 2016

If Only Time Stood Still…

When you want it to, naturally.

Last Tuesday April 5th, my mom came to visit us for a week. With her departure home this evening, it feels like the week just flew by. Since we …


Trader's Gold: The Recovery Phase

Mish Schneider | April 11, 2016

Nothing would be finer than to be long this gold miner…

A departure from metaphors and allegories, I wish to give you all a glimpse into the book I have been busily writing. My plan is to have it available …


Is the Market Feasting, Digesting or Starving?

Mish Schneider | April 10, 2016

Quantitative Easing: The Fed as Consumer and Producer

Plant-eating animals are called primary consumers. Animals that eat other animals are called secondary consumers. Both types of consumers need producers. The pathway that food takes through an ecosystem is called a …


Phases: A Traders Way to Gauge Face Value

Mish Schneider | April 7, 2016

Country Music Legend and “Okie from Muskogee” Merle Haggard, died on April 6th. Also the day he was born, that’s the sort of poetry one might hear in a good country song.

In the market, the poetry I look for …


Face Value: In the Eyes of the Bull or Bear Beholder

Mish Schneider | April 6, 2016

“Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing.” -Oscar Wilde

First off, thanks to Geoff Bysshe for writing the Daily last few days and giving me a much needed break!

Since I had time to think, …


4 Reasons The Bulls Should Be Nervous

Mish Schneider | April 5, 2016

A New Candle Pattern!

Today's commentary was written by Geoff Bysshe, co-founder of MarketGauge.

The last 5 days in the SPY and QQQ have created a rather interesting pattern on candle charts (see above).

It caught my eye today, and …


The Key To Being Profitable In 2016

Mish Schneider | April 4, 2016

There was a notable pattern in today’s quiet day

Today's commentary was written by Geoff Bysshe, co-founder of MarketGauge.

Yesterday’s commentary highlighted an intra-day pattern that can tip you off to a market about to rally, and today the same …


The Next Big Sector Move May Have Just Begun

Mish Schneider | April 3, 2016

When To Buy A Lower Open

Today's commentary was written by Geoff Bysshe, co-founder of MarketGauge.

Friday provided 2 very good examples of how to trade this market from the long side.

Before U.S. stocks opened on Friday they were …