It’s been a relatively quiet week for the major indexes despite some bad news (Iran, big warning from Broadcom today), which we take as a constructive sign following the strong push higher after last Monday’s market low. As we write this, the S&P up...
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With the market having come back strong since its swift retreat in early June the immediate threat of a larger correction has diminished. The S&P 500 index is back above its 50-day line and within a couple percentage points of its all-time high.
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From Cabot Top Ten Trader
Our intermediate-term trend model has yet to turn positive—it’s relatively close, we’d probably need to see the Nasdaq lift a couple of percentage points from here for it to happen. There are also a couple of yellow flags we’re an...
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The June market rally has been a ray of sunshine after a dreary May. Is it sustainable? Here are two reasons to think so - and two reasons to question it.
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Our Cabot Tides are yet to flash a green light, and thus we’re content to hold our strong, profitable stocks, but also to keep a chunk of cash on the sideline.
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Our Emerging Markets Timer is still solidly in the bull camp, with the recent pullback being modest compared to the year-to-date upmove.
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Our first idea today is a global business that is getting ready to split into three companies.
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When a company announces a secondary stock offering, it can be a huge buy signal. That was especially the case for these three small-cap stocks.
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The market found its mojo after the Fed vaguely insinuated that it could conceivably consider cutting rates before the end of the year. But it looks like the momentum is gone.
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Market Views
Mixed Signals
The $SPX chart is still bearish, because there are lower highs and lower lows on its chart. Oversold rallies typically carry from their lows up to and slightly above the declining 20-day moving average. That’s exactly what this rally has done far...
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Apple and Amazon are two of the most recognizable names on the planet, and good stocks. Which is the better buy? Let's break down Amazon vs. Apple stock.
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High-yield dividend stocks are a nice antidote for an uncertain market. But few of them are sustainable. Here are two that are.
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If you know how to find small-cap stocks, you can consistently unlock better-than-average market returns. These five steps will help you find the right small caps.
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The market remains strong and I continue to recommend that you be heavily invested in a well-diversified portfolio that meets your investment needs.
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The market has been up for six straight days, marijuana stocks look good, overall, and while we don’t quite have a buy signal from our intermediate-term trend-following indicator, we are very close. Today we are averaging up in three stocks.
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We’re looking at economic data that could push interest rates upward (rising food price inflation and business expansion) and we’re also looking at economic data that could push rates downward (GDP potentially falling due to China tariffs, and slowing employment numbers).
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These four low-risk Canadian stocks won’t make you rich overnight, but they will let you sleep well, as they all have low volatility and high dependability.
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This is a preferred stock issued by a leading multinational investment bank.
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As an investor, you can't afford to ignore small-cap stocks. Here are five reasons to buy them - and two small-cap ETFs to consider.
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Microsoft doesn't make headlines much anymore. But MSFT stock has been rock solid. Lately, it's been much better than that.
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