The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is at all-time highs, while the Dow Jones Transportation Average (DJT) just lost 6.6% and briefly dipped below its 200-day SMA. According to Dow Theory, this could spell longer-term trouble.... >> READ MORE...

Since the presidential election, the S&P 500 has enjoyed three ‘growth spurt.’ The third (and current) one is distinctly different (weaker?) from the first two. These up side targets (and resistance levels) may be too much of a hurdle of the S&P.... >> READ MORE...

The Nasdaq-100 has been the most predictable of the major indexes over the last several weeks. Here is what made the Nasdaq-100 (represented by QQQ) predictable and whether its deeply overbought condition is reason to worry.... >> READ MORE...

Every major index has been marching to the beat of its own drum, which – as some have pointed out – is a sign of liquidity contraction. Is the stock market quietly deteriorating (and ready to accelerate lower) or revving up for more gains?... >> READ MORE...

AAPL and AMZN account for 18.6% of the Nasdaq. Before AAPL and AMZN hit an ‘air pocket’ last week, they propelled the Nasdaq to never before seen heights. Is the party over or just taking a breather?... >> READ MORE...

This S&P 500 outlook is based on the four key driving forces behind the stock market (supply & demand, technical analysis, investor sentiment, seasonalities & cycles), including an exotic indicator that’s been most accurate.... >> READ MORE...

Don’t shoot the messenger! On March 21, the Profit Radar Report told investors to brace for months of frustration. Thus far the S&P 500 trading range has lasted 3 months. Will it soon end? Here’s one clue worth noting.... >> READ MORE...

Talk about a good trade gone wrong. This is the tale of the worst trade of my career. An ETF flaw seriously sabotaged this trade (to the tune of 30%), but we fought back and kept our streak of no losing trade since June 2015 alive.... >> READ MORE...

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...