The Russell 2000 chart provides a very unique glimpse at the market’s structure and how past performance may influence future price action. Here’s a closer look at the Russell and its effect on the broader market.... >> READ MORE...

This is a good news, bad news kind of scenario. The bad news: The last week of March is one of the worst weeks (seasonally speaking) of the first quarter. The good news: The worst week is almost over. Now what?... >> READ MORE...

Stocks haven’t gone anywhere since the beginning of the year. Despite much seesaw action, the Russell is sporting a solid triple support level that could offer the kind of edge investors are looking for.... >> READ MORE...

Welcome to another episode of ‘Fact or Myth?’ On Friday, gold’s 50-day simple moving average (SMA) crossed above the 200-day SMA. Wall Street considers this a buy signal, but recent history suggests the exact opposite.... >> READ MORE...

Here’s a myth that just won’t die: As copper goes, so goes the economy. For those who believe that’s true, there’s hope. Insiders have rarely been as motivated to own copper. Here’s what it means for copper prices and stocks.... >> READ MORE...

The QE bull market is now over five years old. According to some, its recent structure also resembles the 1928 ‘last gasp’ before the Great Depression hit. There’s reason to look for a correction, but is sentiment bullish enough for a major top.... >> READ MORE...

Some things are just supposed to be opposites: Night or day, black or white, wet or dry, hot or cold. Here’s another one: S&P 500 and VIX. When the S&P goes up, the VIX is supposed to go down, but not lately. Something’s gotta give?... >> READ MORE...

The market is been downright gnarly. Today’s performance shows once again the stock market’s #1 goal: Separate as many investors as possible from their money. Here’s how the market did it and how it could have been avoided.... >> READ MORE...

History is certainly not a perfect guide, but it’s not a blind guide either. Certain historical patterns, especially with a high rate of accuracy, are worth watching. March (post)-Triple Witching weakness occurs 70% of the time.... >> READ MORE...

Gold is at one of those potential key juncture where technical analysis can really enhance the message of investor sentiment. Excessive optimism suggests some trouble ahead. Technical analysis can help pinpoint when.... >> READ MORE...