Since the 2008 low, the semiconductor sector outperformed the S&P by a sizeable margin. Despite a 5-year winning streak, semiconductors trade a 190% gain away from the 2000 high and might be the most accurate reflection of the U.S. economy. ... >> READ MORE...

Buying climaxes are at the highest level since April 2010. The April 2010 highs were closely followed by the May 'Flash Crash.' Are the current conditions similar to 2010 and should we be concerned about a 'Flash Crash-like' event?... >> READ MORE...

The S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index of 20 big metropolitan areas rose a seasonally adjusted 1.1% from February to March and 10.9% year-over-year. This is the largest monthly gain since April 2006. This is great news, but 'old' news. What happened in March doesn't tell us about the future. Here's what can.... >> READ MORE...

About a month ago we asked if sell in May and go away came early? At the time it appeared like it did but ultimately 'buy in May like there's no tomorrow' is what happened. Does that mean that all risk has vanished or will June be the month of heavy blows?... >> READ MORE...

The stock market sold off sharply right as Mr. Bernanke spoke before Congress, but there were other - more predictable reasons - for stocks to fall: Sentiment, seasonality and technicals. Here's the technical analysis that kept investors ahead of the trend.... >> READ MORE...

Did you know that Isaac Newton was the London gold mint master and set the price of gold? Did you know that the U.S. government can and has confiscated physical gold? Is now the time to buy? Here's what you should know if you're thinking about buying or selling gold?... >> READ MORE...

Investors have been expecting a correction since the last and steepest leg of the rally started in mid-April. Surprise! There hasn't been a correction in over a month and investors are starting to think there won't be one. It pays to stay alert when most become complacent.... >> READ MORE...

As a standalone conventional indicator RSI can give some misleading signals. However, RSI has ventured into an overbought zone rarely attained. There are also other forces at work that suggest paying more than the usual attention.... >> READ MORE...

Will falling Treasury prices be the beginning of a higher interest rate environment? Banks would hate that kind of tinkering with their easy money spigot, but retirees would love it. Here's a comprehensive look at Treasury prices and yields.... >> READ MORE...

Markets are inherently unpredictable, but technical analysis is the most accurate forecasting tool available to investors. Since technical analysis is based on past price action, it is quite simple to confirm (or expose) when and where technical analysis has been right or wrong.... >> READ MORE...