On May 8, the VIX closed below 10. According to many analysts (including the predominant bear market authority) this is bearish for stocks. Let’s look at the facts, including the only other times (9) the VIX closed below 10 since 1993. ... >> READ MORE...

Crude oil prices got hammered in April. Despite this sizeable drop, oil remains in the trading range suggested by various indicators in 2016. However, there is one pattern that allows for a significant break to the down side.... >> READ MORE...

The S&P 500 has been trading sideways for the past 2 months. This week’s rally pushed trade to the upper end of the trading range. Will stocks continue to move higher, or is the S&P ‘churning for a burning’?... >> READ MORE...

One of Wall Streets biggest fairy tails has kept investors on the wrong side of the trade for years. It’s about time to oust this over-believed and over-defended piece of ‘Wall Street wisdom’ for what it really is: A dangerous misconception. ... >> READ MORE...

Since the March 1 high the S&P 500 has lost as much as 79 points, before staging another bounce. Does this mean the correction is already over, or are stocks simply ‘re-loading’ for another leg lower?... >> READ MORE...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average just record the second longest winning streak in history. The longest streak of daily gains (13 days) occurred in January 1987. Some say trouble’s brewing ‘under the hood.’ Will the winning streak end with a bang?... >> READ MORE...

In the beginning of 2016, the Profit Radar Report outlined 2,290 – 2,342 as up side target for the S&P 500. In August/September, the up side target was revised to 2,400+/-. The S&P has reached our up side target. Now what?... >> READ MORE...

While generally risky, the most successful approach to this market has been tunnel vision. Interestingly, the latest developments are now confirming the message of the uber accurate ‘tunnel vision worthy’ indicator.... >> READ MORE...

It’s just the beginning of the year, but smart money oil hedgers have already racked up the most extreme oil exposure ever. At the same time, seasonality is at the most pronounced turning point for the year. Here is the 2017 oil forecast based on multiple indicators.... >> READ MORE...

Providing an actual, meticulously detailed forecast for the year ahead gives every critic a foundation for criticism. But what is the purpose of following many time testing indicators if we don’t put them to work and make ourselves accountable?... >> READ MORE...