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Standard & Poors 500 (CBOE: SPX)
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So much for 'sell in May' -- stocks are near a 4-year high!
August 17, 2012
Stocks are rallying broadly and approaching 4-year highs, although there are three reasons to soon think about making more defensive investments. Covestor Ltd. is a registered investment advisor.... Read More
category SPX , AAPL , VIX , and 1 more.
from Smarter Investing
It's hard to keep up with the fraud news this week!
August 17, 2012
In addition to the alleged fraud that reportedly victimized former cowboys coach Barry Switzer there's the ongoing story of Peregrine Financial. Covestor Ltd. is a registered investment advisor.... Read More
category SPX , Smarter Investing
from Smarter Investing
Why Low Volume Is Actually Bullish
August 17, 2012
One of the big knocks on this rally is that volume has been light. Tough to argue, because it has been...( Read More ) Read More
category SPX
from SchaeffersResearch.com Market Observations
Former NFL coach, player are victims in an alleged ponzi scheme
August 17, 2012
Former Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl-winning coach Barry Switzer is among the alleged victims of a ponzi scheme run by Hall of Fame football coach Jim Donnan. Covestor Ltd. is a registered investment... Read More
category SPX , SPY , Smarter Investing
from Smarter Investing
Why the market is running out of fuel
August 16, 2012
There is one market warnings siren blaring above all others right now. Covestor Ltd. is a registered investment advisor. Covestor licenses investment strategies from its Model Managers to establish... Read More
category SPX , vxn , VIX , and 1 more.
from Smarter Investing
A Little-Known Indicator Nailed the May Sell-Off; What's It Saying Now?
August 15, 2012
Let's get one thing straight -- there is no perfect indicator, and no one indicator is always right...( Read More ) Read More
category SPX
from SchaeffersResearch.com Market Observations
The Short War
August 15, 2012
Central bankers in the euro zone and the U.S. are the focal point of investors -- not just economists -- this summer, says M2 Global's PatMcFadden. Covestor Ltd. is a registered investment advisor.... Read More
category SPX , M2 Capital Holdings , Manager Commentary , and 1 more.
from Smarter Investing
Data Drop: Investors Intelligence Sentiment Survey Shows a Rise in Bearish Sentiment
August 15, 2012
The weekly figures from the Investors Intelligence (II) sentiment survey are out...( Read More ) Read More
category SPX
from SchaeffersResearch.com Market Observations
Oil prices may soon rise to $100 a barrel
August 15, 2012
Oil prices are again on the rise, and will make their way to $100 a barrel late this summer, says investment manager Tyler Kocon. Covestor Ltd. is a registered investment advisor. Covestor licenses... Read More
category SPX , $wtic , Split Rock , and 2 more.
from Smarter Investing
Are Analyst Ratings Confirming the Bull Market?
August 14, 2012
As we've been saying for years now, this market is headed higher for two reasons: First, price action continues to be constructive; and second, overall expectations are still too low...( Read More ) Read More
category SPX
from SchaeffersResearch.com Market Observations
Long/short may be an option ahead of a market decline
August 14, 2012
Mark Hulbert, a 30-year market veteran, sees an increased chance of a correction. If that happens, long-short investments may be a way to play the downside. Covestor Ltd. is a registered investment... Read More
category SPX , SPY , Smarter Investing
from Smarter Investing
Last August Expiration was Ugly, Will History Repeat?
August 13, 2012
It's expiration week and that can always increase the odds of some volatility and higher volume...( Read More ) Read More
category SPX
from SchaeffersResearch.com Market Observations
Short Interest Continues to Favor Higher Prices
August 10, 2012
Another new report and another move lower in short interest. As I've noted over the past few weeks, the overall trend in total short interest on all optionable equities (about 2,600) has peaked and is... Read More
category SPX
from SchaeffersResearch.com Market Observations
Where is All the Volatility?
August 10, 2012
Remarkably, all of the action this week has occurred within a range between 1387.50 and 1403.75, or 1.2%, which is extremely sparse volatility. That said, usually when volatility implodes like this,... Read More
from Mid-Day Minute by Mike Paulenoff
Where is All the Volatility?
August 10, 2012
Remarkably, all of the action this week has occurred within a range between 1387.50 and 1403.75, or 1.2%, which is extremely sparse volatility. That said, usually when volatility implodes like this,... Read More
from Mid-Day Minute by Mike Paulenoff
Why the presidential election has investors on edge
August 10, 2012
The U.S. presidential election has investors on edge. Here are the top 3 concerns, and some ways to think about dealing with them. Covestor Ltd. is a registered investment advisor. Covestor licenses... Read More
category SPX , Smarter Investing
from Smarter Investing
The economy is improving -- at least relative to expectations
August 10, 2012
The U.S. economy is on the upswing – at least relative to expectations. Check out the latest Citigroup chart. Covestor Ltd. is a registered investment advisor. Covestor licenses investment strategies... Read More
category SPX , Smarter Investing
from Smarter Investing
Is the S&P Overdue for a Brief Pullback?
August 10, 2012
It's no secret that we have had a nice rally since we briefly dipped below the 200-day moving average back in June...( Read More ) Read More
category SPX
from SchaeffersResearch.com Market Observations
Do CNBC's Ratings Hold the Key for the Bulls?
August 10, 2012
I've touched on the fact that the average investor wants nothing to do with this market...( Read More ) Read More
category SPX
from SchaeffersResearch.com Market Observations
The dividend bubble debate is raging, but why?
August 09, 2012
There is no denying that dividend stocks are becomine more of a crowded investment. Yet there's still little evidence of a bubble. Covestor Ltd. is a registered investment advisor. Covestor licenses... Read More
category UL , KO , JNJ , and 5 more.
from Smarter Investing
Dear Bears: A Letter From a Contrarian
August 08, 2012
Despite the constant negative sentiment, this market continues to defy you. The S&P 500 Index (SPX) is up almost 12% so far this year and we still have about five months left...( Read More ) Read More
category SPX
from SchaeffersResearch.com Market Observations
Short positions delivered modest gains in a volatile month
August 07, 2012
July saw an on par performance with the S&P 500 index. Covestor Ltd. is a registered investment advisor. Covestor licenses investment strategies from its Model Managers to establish investment models.... Read More
category SPX , ronald/guerrini , Positions , and 1 more.
from Smarter Investing
Hot Option Plays: Looking At Potential Earnings Moves
August 07, 2012
Cusick’s Corner 08-07-2012 The market continued to chop around — wow, no insights there but the offensive sectors, XLE, XLY, XLI and XHB, were all up 2X the S&Ps which is supportive of the bullishness... Read More
category Options , BKS , SYY , and 15 more.
from DailyMarkets.com
An ugly truth about buy-and-hold investing
August 06, 2012
Here's a chart that just may churn your stomach if you're a buy-and-hold investor. Covestor Ltd. is a registered investment advisor. Covestor licenses investment strategies from its Model Managers to... Read More
category SPX , SPY , Smarter Investing
from Smarter Investing
Will Bonds Be the Next Bubble to Burst?
August 06, 2012
The following is a reprint of the market commentary from the August edition of the Option Advisor, published on July 26...( Read More ) Read More
category SPX
from SchaeffersResearch.com Market Observations
S&P 500 earnings slide is a very bad omen for the market
August 06, 2012
As we enter August, the earnings outlook for the S&P 500 Index continues to deteriorate for this year and next. Covestor Ltd. is a registered investment advisor. Covestor licenses investment strategies... Read More
category SPX , Richard Moore , Positions , and 1 more.
from Smarter Investing
5 Reasons Why This Market is Impressive
August 04, 2012
Thank goodness for Friday. After a four-session slog, the bulls retook control to end the week on a high note, lifting the major indexes to a positive weekly finish...( Read More ) Read More
category SPX
from SchaeffersResearch.com Market Observations
Jobs report hushes NASDAQ's caution alarm
August 03, 2012
The "OK" jobs report could sooon help snap a cautionary markets signal and confirm an uptrend for all three major U.S. stock indices. Covestor Ltd. is a registered investment advisor. Covestor licenses... Read More
category SPX , $compq , SPY , and 1 more.
from Smarter Investing
Can the Rally Survive the Minefields Ahead?
August 03, 2012
I was on Bloomberg TV recently with hosts Alix Steel and Adam Johnson. What made this segment really worthwhile was that Sam Stovall, Chief Equity Strategist at S&P Capital IQ, and Michael Gayed,... Read More
category SPX
from SchaeffersResearch.com Market Observations
Who Cares About QE3?
August 03, 2012
During the past few weeks, I've read and heard a lot about investors buying equities in hopes of quantitative easing (QE3) coming to the rescue...( Read More ) Read More
category SPX
from SchaeffersResearch.com Market Observations
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