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“A small-cap is generally a company with a market capitalization of between $300 million and $2 billion. The advantage of investing in small-cap stocks is the opportunity to beat institutional investors through growth opportunities. Small-cap stocks have …
In May the employment report was the biggest job creation miss below expectations ever.
Stocks responded by rallying to new highs. Bonds also rallied.
That Friday also set all-time closing highs in the SPY and DIA that hadn’t been eclipsed …
Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz
For the small-cap Russell 2000 (IWM), $226.69 is an important level to hold as it shows the index can sustain itself over its main consolidation range dating back to early April.
On the other hand, the …
Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz
Once a stock goes flying, it seems as though everyone wants a piece of the action.
Of course, it might be fun to be a part of a big move, but it can also be extremely …
Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz
Tuesday, the Russell 2000 (IWM) closed over its pivotal price area of $226.69 from April 6th.
Now it needs to hold over this price level as new support.
However, the other major indices including the S&P …
The Chinese Yuan hit a multi-year high last week vs. the US dollar, which means the dollar slid to a multi-year low.
Remarkably and embarrassingly, this was hardly noticed or mentioned on mainstream media.
Considering that the US national debt …
Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz
The Biden administration is looking to increase spending on cybersecurity with the next round of stimulus.
This comes after an increase in cyber-attacks across the world which has targeted government agencies and groups.
For the U.S, …
Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz
For the past couple of weeks, the Russell 2000 (IWM) has been a major focus for traders and investors that have been cautious given the struggle IWM has gone through in its current trading range.
Now …
Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz
For the 3rd time, the small-cap index Russell 2000 (IWM) has failed to clear its 50-Day moving average.
It is the last of the 4 major indices to lag as Monday the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) cleared …
Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz
Monday, the Semiconductors ETF (SMH) cleared back over resistance from its 50-Day moving average at $242.07.
Additionally, the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) cleared its 50-DMA.
The next test is for both symbols to hold their MAs …
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