For much of 2013 the S&P 500 adhered to two repetitive bullish patterns. In 2014 it rejected both patterns. The effect of this change of character is already visible, but will it lead to much more damage?... >> READ MORE...

Everybody knows that everything that goes up must come down. Stocks usually come down when least expected, which is what happened last week. Here are three reasons why this correction should last longer than what we’ve seen in 2013. ... >> READ MORE...

Based on recent Thomson Reuters data, corporations around the globe hold a record $7 trillion worth of cash on their balance sheets. This has to be bullish for stocks, right? Not necessarily. Here’s everything you'll ever need to know about the effect of corporate cash piles on stocks.... >> READ MORE...

U. S. corporations do what it takes to please shareholders and increase profits. This includes firing long-time employees, cutting costs, and evading taxes. As profits have soared to all-time highs, corporations have found ways to stiff Uncle Sam. ... >> READ MORE...

Many economists predict 2014 to be the year of the economic recovery. Some economic indicators and surveys support this view, but this powerful common sense indicator shows the economy at its worst state since 1959.... >> READ MORE...

The chart discussed in this article shows why it is important to approach market analysis with an objective mind. A bearish analyst will see an undisputable sell signal, while an objective analyst (and a tweak of how the data is presented) shows a buy signal.... >> READ MORE...

The best investment strategy in 2013 was: “Stay long until you are wrong.” This sounds easier than it actually is, but there were 3 specific patterns and tricks that continually kept investors on the right side of the market. ... >> READ MORE...

Every bull market is built on the shoulders of strong leading sectors. Things tend to get dicey when the leading sectors start to lag. Here’s a look at three leading sectors and some interesting developments.... >> READ MORE...

2013 big bank earnings were severely dinged by legal expenses related to all kinds of improprieties. Big banks seem happy to fork over multi-billion fines in exchange for illegal profits and ‘out of jail’ cards.... >> READ MORE...

Reality just paid a visit and Wall Street didn’t like it. All major U.S. stock indexes are lower so far in January. Historically stocks have a hard time recovering from early January losses, so is this the beginning of something bigger? ... >> READ MORE...