U.S. stock markets continue to suffer, revisiting lows from October and November. We could see modest improvement through year end, but I don’t expect a strong stock market rebound until at least January.
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Remain defensive, but stay tuned as we could get a Cabot Tides buy signal as early as tomorrow if the market cooperates. Tonight, we’ll stand pat with our huge (90%-plus) cash position, but we’ll send out a bulletin if we get a green light.
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Following the second 10% U.S. stock market correction of 2018, stocks are trying to get their footing. We’re witnessing some large daily price swings, especially among energy stocks, which are being buffeted by falling oil prices.
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The stock market today looks way more frightening than it did two months ago or even a week ago. Here's what our Cabot analysts suggest you do to navigate all the landmines.
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The S&P 500 index continues to bounce near recent lows, as it slowly works its way through its second 10% U.S. stock market correction of 2018
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There’s been plenty of volatility in recent weeks, but nothing has really changed with the market (trends are down) or our stance (highly defensive). We’re not heading to our Panic Room, though, as a strong rally from here could actually produce a Cabot buy...
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Our portfolio stocks achieved another successful quarter of results, generally pleasing Wall Street with upside surprises as opposed to earnings disappointments or news of corporate difficulties. Nevertheless, 2018 has been a difficult year for stock investors, with the S&P 500 index delivering two corrections...
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The market has finally gotten off its knees, but our two main trend-following indicators are bearish and most stocks are still in rough shape. I advise you to remain patient and defensive but we could nibble on a stock if the market continues power...
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As we continue marching through earnings season, we’ve had 15 companies report thus far, with only one missing consensus estimates by any appreciable amount.
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I’m moving another five stocks from Strong Buy to Hold. It’s a normal seasonal pattern in the market that any stock that’s trading at its low point for the year during the fourth quarter will then remain low through the very last days 2018...
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The market has been bouncing decently during the past four trading days, but our Cabot Tides remain clearly negative and most growth stocks are still in steep corrections. Longer-term we're still optimistic the bull market will eventually resume, but until then, we'll be No...
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As earnings season unfolds, I’ll be very interested to learn more about the broader capital expenditure landscape. Americans haven’t experienced such a strong economy in many years. And frankly, younger adults have never experienced a strong economy!
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Stocks are churning in place, appearing unsure of how to proceed this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finally retraced its January 2018 record high. Will it advance promptly or establish a trading range? If we look back to recent patterns on the 500...
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The iffy action we saw among growth stocks in September has turned into a severe selloff so far in October. Our Cabot Tides are still neutral, but we have to be cautious given the recent volatility. We did some selling yesterday so no changes...
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Remain bullish, but keep your antennae up. We’ve seen repeated bouts of selling in leading growth stock so far this month, but a few yellow flags have appeared. We’re holding our 16% cash position and placing two positions on Hold tonight.
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Remain mostly bullish as our trend-following indicators are still positive and most leading stocks are in solid uptrends. We have no changes in the Model Portfolio tonight as we are keeping some cash (17%) on the sidelines.
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Stay bullish. We’ve seen an improvement in the evidence during the past week, with growth stocks acting well and more names hitting new highs. We're moving one of our positions back to buy and our cash position stands at 27%.
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The overall market and most growth stocks have stabilized in recent days but there are still some yellow flags. Our 50%-plus cash position is a bit too high so we're going to change that tonight by adding one new position and buying a more...
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In an increasingly volatile stock market, it makes sense to take on less risk in your investing. These five low-beta stocks are a good place to start.
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Sector rotation has pushed investors out of tech stocks and into financial stocks. Most banks look undervalued at the moment. I like one in particular.
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