The S&P 500 Index — the benchmark used to indicate the health of the overall market — has declined from a peak of 1,370.58 scored in late April to near the 1,320 level, a decline of about 4%. In doing… Read More

The three major US Equity Indexes have been precariously straddling initial support levels, and as we start this May 23rd week, all three indexes gapped down under these initial levels. Let’s take a “Triple Index” overview of the current… Read More

The three major US Equity Indexes have been precariously straddling initial support levels, and as we start this May 23rd week, all three indexes gapped down under these initial levels. Let’s take a “Triple Index” overview of the current… Read More

What are the “Big Three” Market Internals saying about the current structure in the S&P 500? I shared this chart in yesterday’s Idealized Trades member report, and we’re already seeing the bullish follow-through today… Read More

If Memorial Day holidays plans are on your mind, then this online travel and reservation company should be front-and-center. Not only can it help you save money on travel costs, but trading the stock could also boost your portfolio. However, the opportunity to substantially profit from the trade may… Read More

Over the past year or so, one of the biggest stories in all of finance is the soaring price of basic commodities like cotton, crude oil, coffee, corn, and soybeans. Many of these raw materials have soared 33%-50% in price since last summer.   But make sure to… Read More

Over the past year or so, one of the biggest stories in all of finance is the soaring price of basic commodities like cotton, crude oil, coffee, corn, and soybeans. Many of these raw materials have soared 33%-50% in price since last summer.   But make sure to… Read More

There’s no question that we’re entering a tough environment for investors in March. All you have to do is look at today’s opening price action in the big indexes to see that traditional strategies are lacking – to really succeed in this… Read More

When most “Main Street” investors think about traders, they envision people taking massive risks and churning their accounts constantly to eke out small gains over and over again. In reality, though, that mental image isn’t very accurate; for real world traders, minimizing… Read More

When most “Main Street” investors think about traders, they envision people taking massive risks and churning their accounts constantly to eke out small gains over and over again. In reality, though, that mental image isn’t very accurate; for real world traders, minimizing… Read More

Another hectic week for stocks is behind us, and more than a few investors have been left scratching their heads. Remember, it’s only natural to get frustrated in a market like this. Don’t think that anyone – present company… Read More