The VIX staged a historic performance over the last 16 trading days. It took 8 trading days to soar 47% and another 8 trading days to drop 43% to a 72-month low. What's next for the VIX and what does it mean for the S&P 500?... >> READ MORE...

Investing is a game of probabilities and the beginning of each new year hosts a number of pretty good barometers with decent track records. Two combined indicators put the odds of a positive 2013 at 87.5%.... >> READ MORE...

The Russell 2000 is like the little engine that could. Despite all kinds of fundamental and economic headwinds, the index most susceptible to liquidity constrains (and obviously QE) is trading at all-time highs. Is this a red flag?... >> READ MORE...

It seems like the stock market is rewarding short-sighted politics and alibi deficit deals, but that's not the case. The stock market seems to have a specific agenda revealed by a little-known but effective indicator.... >> READ MORE...

The Federal Reserve is devaluing the U.S. dollar. Contrary to popular belief that hasn't resulted in outright or obvious inflation, but as the Gold Dow shows, it is eating away at the Dow's value.... >> READ MORE...

IBM is the Dow's biggest powerhouse and one of the most important companies for the U.S. stock market. The blue chip has shot up 300% in four years and is sitting just above important support. A breakdown here could have far reaching ripple effects.... >> READ MORE...

Market timers often watch small caps for clues about possible trend reversals, but thus far the Russell 2000 Small Cap Index is going strong. Here's a closer look at seasonality and support/resistance levels for the Russell 2000.... >> READ MORE...

Gold and silver are the de facto "flight to safety" trade. Concerns about inflation (QE4) or the fiscal cliff were supposed to drive precious metal prices higher. This didn't happen, here's why:... >> READ MORE...

QE1, QE2, QE3, expiring Operation Twist, and now QE4. Which of those programs are "sterilized" (non-inflationary) and which ones devalue the dollar? If you've lost track, here's a quick visual summary.... >> READ MORE...

Pssst, no one is talking about it, but one industry sector has quietly climbed to new 22-month highs - Financials. Will their run continue, how can you tell when it's over and how will it affect the stock market?... >> READ MORE...