Can Momentum Build in Small Caps?

Mish Schneider | July 8, 2024

We have heard many discussions on whether small caps (Granddad Russell 2000 IWM) really matter for the market.

Here are a few talking points:

  • For 10 years IWM has underperformed, so who cares?
  • The tech and growth sector will continue

  • And The Winners Are…
    Will The Winning Trend Continue?

    Keith Schneider | July 7, 2024

    Welcome back subscribers and other readers.  We all hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable Fourth of July holiday.  As I said last week, we can never take our freedom for granted.  As you get older, you realize and appreciate …


    Our Secret Inflation Barometer Sugar, Building a Base

    Mish Schneider | July 2, 2024

    Mother Nature can be such a B@*^H!

    On March 6,2024 I wrote a Daily on sugar and inflation.

    The biggest takeaway is

    We will know about inflation by watching:

  • Silver-and if it can begin to outperform gold-CHECK
  • Oil, if spikes

  • What’s Up with Bonds-Long and Junk Bonds?

    Mish Schneider | July 1, 2024

    Statistically, one of the most bullish days of the year, July 1st was rather surprising.

    The Family- (please check the weekend Daily), was not so happy today.

    Crypto and his crew were a bit stronger.

    However, the yields were the …


    Here Comes July. Historically the Stock Market’s Best Month of the Year!

    Keith Schneider | June 30, 2024

    Thanks loyal readers and those as well who may be reading for the first time.  Glad to have you with us.  We wish you a happy upcoming Independence Day this week.  This short poem by Julia Ann Moore, entitled Fourth …


    Economic Modern Family-Our U.S. Centric Indicators

    Mish Schneider |

    Last week I wrote about Biotechnology, Sector Rotation, Lithium and EVs, plus, the Raw Material Demand from Electricity Usage.

    Biotechnology (will discuss more later), disappointed.

    Sector Rotation happened but only to a degree.

    Lithium sank, and EVs were mixed with …


    How Important is Lithium in Making EVs?

    Mish Schneider | June 26, 2024

    On the heels of the $5 billion investment JV announcement between Volkswagen and Rivian, we always like to examine the raw material side.

    Lithium plays a critical role in making electric vehicles (EVs).

    Here’s why:

  • Battery Technology: Lithium-ion batteries, which

  • One Day Doth Not a Sector Rotation Make!

    Mish Schneider | June 25, 2024

    Over the weekend I wrote about the Economic Economic Modern Family.

    Then Monday I focused on Biotechnology IBB, as a promising member of the Family to revive.

    Today, as mentioned in several interviews yesterday, we need to see follow up …


    How Watching Biotech Sector Trends Leads to Long-Term Gains (Using the Economic Modern Family)

    Dan Taylor |

    The biotechnology sector is a challenging place to invest your money. It's got a lot of volatility and the underlying businesses are incredibly complex. However, using the Economic Economic Modern Family framework, investors can simplify their approach and identify potential …


    Big Brother Biotechnology Sector Revives

    Mish Schneider | June 24, 2024

    Over the weekend as we looked at the entire Economic Economic Modern Family, we focused on Big Brother Biotechnology IBB as particularly intriguing.

    We wrote:

    “IBB sits just below the 200-WMA. Plus, he is in the middle of the weekly …