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...

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 It was actually very recent, when Congress repealed and castrated the Stocks Act, a law designed to curtail insider trading by politicians....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...