This study by the Federal Reserve of San Francisco will have you scratching your head. The claims made defy common logic and are in direct conflict with a study published by the Federal Reserve of New York. Nevertheless, it might just be a brilliant setup for bearish future ‘events.’... >> READ MORE...

A rising dollar has spelled trouble for stocks for much of the 21st century. Right now the US dollar is sitting right above important long-term support. The odds of a dollar rally are above average. Does that mean lower stock prices? Here’s a detailed look at the correlation between the dollar and stocks.... >> READ MORE...

On a walk down memory lane, we discover bold statements like this one - “Nobody wants toxic US dollar” – made in April 2011. Today the dollar trades 8% higher. In fact, the dollar is right above key support. Will it hold and potentially sink stocks?... >> READ MORE...

Based on chart analysis, AAPL has more room to rally and seasonality allows for higher prices. However, there is one fly in the ointment that could send the stock straight back down. Regardless, here’s support that should be watched for now.... >> READ MORE...

Dogs that bark don’t bite. Like a barking dog, the Hindenburg Omen’s market crash signals have been notoriously off. However, there is one statistical signal that may restore the bruised signal’s reputation and credibility of the latest signal.... >> READ MORE...

Investing is about buying low and selling high, but it’s also about knowing when to simply wait. Don’t let a month of sideways trading lure you into making short-sighted decisions. Take a look at key support and wait for the trade to come to you.... >> READ MORE...

A recent Federal Reserve study warns that leveraged ETFs may contribute to a 1987-like ‘Flash Crash.’ Talk about the ‘pot calling the kettle black.’ There are some serious flaws in that assumption and if anything will sink stocks, it’s the Fed itself.... >> READ MORE...

A recent Federal Reserve study warned that leveraged ETFs may contribute to a 1987 ‘Flash Crash.’ Although this is unlikely, investors need to avoid crashing their own portfolio with leveraged (short) ETFs. Here’s what every investor needs to know about leveraged ETFs.... >> READ MORE...

Astute investors have commented on the contrarian correlation between the media’s take on the stock market and the stock market’s performance. Now there is an actual index that keeps a pulse on the media’s sentiment.... >> READ MORE...

Investors blindly following the crowd often end up getting slaughtered like a herd of sheep. That’s the very premise of contrarian indicators. So what is the crowd doing now? A look at investment advisor sentiment provides a glimpse.... >> READ MORE...