It’s Been a Rough Ride! 8 Ways to Smooth Out the Ride

Keith Schneider | May 22, 2022

When I was young my family in the summer used to attend the local speedway. Amateur and Pro car drivers would run around the track at fast speeds. We would also be treated to the occasional demolition derby. Beat up …


Watch the 200-Week Moving Average on These 3 Symbols

Mish Schneider |

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

The small cap-index Russell 2000 (IWM) is hanging onto support from the 200-Week moving average at $176.19.

Last week it dipped below the moving average with a low of $168.90.

With that said, it looks as …


How Junk Bonds Saved Us from Loading Up On Equities

Mish Schneider | May 18, 2022

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

The Rally failed to carry the major indices past key resistance levels.

This can be seen in the above chart of the S&P 500 (SPY), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), and the Russell 2000 (IWM).

Lines are drawn …


Fertilizer Companies Look to Follow the Recent Jump in Soft Commodities

Mish Schneider | May 17, 2022

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

So far, this week has been huge for wheat (WEAT) and sugar (CANE) with both gapping up on Monday and continuing higher.

Soft commodities have been on the move as supply chain issues involving China’s Covid …


The Small-cap Index Needs to Clear the 10-DMA and Hold its 200-WMA

Mish Schneider | May 16, 2022

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

The small-cap index Russell 2000 (IWM) tested it's past Friday high Monday at $179.41 but ultimately could not hold.

Just above this price level stands the 10-Day moving average at $179.86.

This will be the next …


What’s Driving the Markets? 10 Things You Can Do To Prosper In The Current Market

Keith Schneider | May 15, 2022

After a significant down move in the stock market in April (S&P down -7.6%), May did not start off much better.  The markets plunged -4.8% until Friday (May 13) and reversed course and sustained a rally up over 2%.  The …


3 Key Sectors to Watch with Hidden Momentum

Mish Schneider |

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Mish’s Economic Economic Modern Family looks to have found temporary support as each of the members has closed over the prior day's high providing relief from the downward trend.

However, will this last, or is the …


How Much Further Can the Stock Market Break Down?

Mish Schneider | May 11, 2022

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Taking a step back and looking at important reference points and percentages helps us grasp where the stock market is and where it’s potentially going.

Focusing on the small-cap index, the Russell 2000 (IWM) has broken …


Why We are Focusing on Commodities Over Equities

Mish Schneider | May 10, 2022

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Tuesday, the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) outperformed the other indexes ending the day +1.20%, while other major indices closed roughly flat on the day.

From the momentum side, our Real Motion (RM) indicator is flirting with the …


How to Handle Monday’s Major Liquidity Crunch

Mish Schneider | May 9, 2022

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

All the major indices tumbled on Monday leading to a large liquidation.

Even safety plays such as precious metals like gold (GLD) and silver (SLV) were down on the day.

Many are wondering what to do …