State of the Markets
The Three Keys To This Market
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The State of the Market: Executive Summary
From my perch, there are three factors driving stock prices to-and-fro these days. First, there is the state of the on-again-off-again stimulus talks, which appear to be a modest positive again this morning. Next, there i…
A Healthy Dose of Patience is Required
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Executive Summary:
The song remains the same again this morning as the stock market indices continue to be pushed and pulled by the status of stimulus talks. While past and present Fed officials continue to pound the table publicly about the need for additional fi…
How To Play The Digestion Phase
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From my seat, the action continues to be driven by the prospects for additional stimulus. Good news on the stimulus talks produces rallies while disappointment leads to intraday selling. From a shorter-term perspective, stocks are struggling due…
Hard To Argue With Bulls Here
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Executive Summary:
From my seat, the state of the market depends largely on the time frame lens one is viewing the market through. Looking at the action from a shorter-term perspective, volatility remains high due likely to the uncertainty over the fate of additio…
Understanding The Current Market Logic
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Given the state of the COVID headlines, the ongoing fighting over additional economic stimulus, the prospect of higher taxes next year, and the potential for a contested election, one couldn't be blamed for a less than optimistic outlook toward the stock market. However, "market logic" is…
All About The Stimulus
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Executive Summary:
I'm often asked why I keep a 1-minute chart of the S&P 500 on my screen at all times. Since I don't trade on a short-term basis, it can be argued that the minute-to-minute movement of the market should be ignored. However, by watching the in…
