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We have been discussing the possibility of an Elliott Wave triangle overshoot in the most recent run-up.  Whether it is actually a triangle or a different type of wave B is to be determined but there is a level of interest, despite the possibility of finishing the month green. From the all-...

Preferred measures for gauging the strength potential of today's market are unclear, explains Michael Green, a Simplify portfolio manager and strategist. “The traditional adjustments ranging from seasonality to the birth-death models used in smoothing employment reports are in question,...

Prior to the beginning of 2022, the New York-based volatility arbitrage fund The Ambrus Group postulated a change in the market microstructure. In a video, the firm’s leadership said markets were fragile and traditional portfolio constructions such as 60/40 were suboptimal. “It...

With the amount of uncertainty in the financial markets, market sentiment plays a very crucial role in determining where the big money is positioned and what type of market gyrations to expect in the near term.  The VIX represents a real-time index of the market’s...

The Past Week, In A Nutshell What Happened: In light of hopes for a sustained economic rebound, U.S. broad market indices pushed to new all-time highs. Remember This: “[T]he third wave is now hitting the economy harder than we thought and that the damage is likely to keep adding up in coming...

The Past Week, In A Nutshell What Happened: Last week ended positive alongside vaccine optimism and a retail sales beat. Remember This: “Regardless of who may win the election, we think the continued economic rebound will support future equity gains,” said Ryan Detrick, chief market...

Key Takeaways: Investors might closely watch how much banks put aside for possible credit defaults Heavy trading volume could help Q2 earnings for some banks, including MS Investors will be listening closely for executives’ latest economic outlooks If the financial sector is one of the best...

Key Takeaways: Wild overnight session as administration spooks market with China trade comments. Two elements continue fighting it out in the market to stay at home vs. optimism trade. New home sales, PMI data both due this morning, but earnings calendar light. (Tuesday Market Open) The overnight...

Key Takeaways: Optimism trade is back amid infrastructure, Fed bond-buying hopes Fed’s Powell to testify before the Senate starting later this morning Oracle earnings tonight follow yesterday’s strong results from Lennar (Tuesday Market Open) Major indices executed a 180-degree turn...

(Friday Market Open) They say the end of the week is time to unwind. But this week traders and investors may be taking some worries home with them for a couple of days. After Thursday's big selloff, the market looks like it's regaining at least some ground, but with the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX)...