We know that central banks are supposed to own government bonds. We also know that the Federal Reserve has and continues to 'detoxify' previously toxic assets like mortgage-backed securities. What we didn't know is that central banks are now buying stocks and ETFs.... >> READ MORE...

Despite a strong couple of weeks, the energy and oil sector has been one of this year's under performers. If the Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) is able to overcome nearby resistance, it will likely become the benefactor of sector rotation into the energy sector.... >> READ MORE...

How do you rig a global market worth about $900 trillion? It might literally be easier done than said. Yesterday's left ever sushi could get you the 'edge' you need to make an extra million (or two).... >> READ MORE...

When was the last time both houses of Congress unanimously passed a bill? It was actually very recent, when Congress repealed and castrated the Stocks Act, a law designed to curtail insider trading by politicians.... >> READ MORE...

Stocks are up and so are bonds. That's unusual because the 'risk on' and 'risk off' trade usually alternate not coexist. There's a battle going on and the featured chart shows who's winning the tug of war between fear and confidence.... >> READ MORE...

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) sports the second best year-to-date performance. Recent price action has exposed a key short-term support level that can be used as a trigger level for investors looking to short the health care sector.... >> READ MORE...

AAPL has delivered many fits and starts since last year's all-time high, but every single one of them resulted in yet lower prices. For the fifth time in six months Apple shares are up more than 10%. Will this rally stick?... >> READ MORE...

Has gold already bottomed? Did we miss a great buying opportunity or will there be a better one ahead? Here is a look at three indicators (along with charts) that help narrow down the next best entry point.... >> READ MORE...

The defensive consumer staples sector has been outperforming the economically sensitive consumer discretionary sector. Some say that's bearish, contrarians may say it's bullish. Here's what the facts say:... >> READ MORE...

Recent articles highlighted various individual indicators. Some were bullish, but the majority was bearish. This article reviews previously discussed signals and boils them down to one outlook.... >> READ MORE...