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Here’s why it’s too late, too foolhardy to ditch stocks now
8:00 a.m. Feb. 26, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
The markets are looking up, yet the crash calls are picking up steam. If you wanted out of this market, you should have done so by now, says our call. But all isn't lost.
It may be a bear market, but it’s not yet nowhere-to-shelter time
9:07 a.m. Feb. 25, 2016 - By Victor Reklaitis
Today’s silver lining: It’s not yet that “nowhere-to-hide” phase of a bear market. One investor sees consumer staples as a pocket of strength, while a chart watcher is impressed by retailers. And Citi has warmed up to U.S. stocks a little.
Get ready for this drag on markets to turn into a tailwind
7:11 a.m. Feb. 24, 2016 - By Victor Reklaitis
It’s looking bleak for the bulls, with oil back to its losing ways and yet again dragging stocks down with it. The bulls are still out there though, arguing we may no longer have to worry about one thing that’s hammered commodities and earnings.
Why investors should pounce on the stocks oil has ripped apart
3:19 a.m. Feb. 24, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
Focus on one small thing in this crazy volatile market. How about one chunk of stocks that have been beaten up pretty well. Analysts smell opportunity.
Looking for bottoms in oil prices and the stock market? Keep looking
7:35 a.m. Feb. 22, 2016 - By Shawn Langlois
The final dispatches of an already-dead earnings season and another batch of Fed blather may sway investors’ mood in the week ahead. But perhaps even more relevant to the stock market’s odds of building on last week’s big push — the best of the year so far — is oil’s next move.
Why investors may see better returns this year by sticking to U.S. stocks
9:23 a.m. Feb. 19, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
Stay home this year. That is when it comes to stocks says our call of the day.
Investors can expect more risk for less reward due to central banks, says Ray Dalio
8:41 a.m. Feb. 18, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
Our call of the day finds one big hedge-fund manager giving some frank talk about central bankers and their futile efforts to get investors to stay in this market.
Scared of risk? Then it’s time to bail on stocks
8:37 a.m. Feb. 17, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
It’s a tough market, looks good from the outside, but on the inside big money managers are having trouble getting comfortable. As for the smaller investor, this could be your chance to exit a volatile market.
Here’s the sting in the tail of this stock market rally
9:42 a.m. Feb. 16, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
Investors could be looking at another win for stocks on Tuesday, but technical strategists and others just can’t get comfortable with it. Here’s why.
Bottom fishers, the time to buy stocks after that S&P rout may be nigh
8:44 a.m. Feb. 12, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
Be ready for the sea of calls talking about whether or not the bottom has come in for this market, after the rout on Thursday.
Just one thing can cushion investors when stock market hits bottom
9:36 a.m. Feb. 11, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
The bottom of this market is further out than investors think, according to a famed newsletter editor, who says only gold will save you at the end.
Two charts that tell investors we won’t get a stock meltdown, but brace anyway
9:14 a.m. Feb. 10, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
Get ready for Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen to steer her ship through this tricky market without busting the barge. Our call of the day says it’s not a total meltdown yet, no matter what she says.
Don’t bet your investments on a recession — there’s a third way
9:33 a.m. Feb. 9, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
Here’s a new twist. Instead of bracing for recession or gearing all up for a recovery, why not the cautious recovery play? Plus the bank chart that has lots of people nervous.
These ‘Buffett stocks’ are bargains in this beaten-down market
9:30 a.m. Feb. 8, 2016 - By Shawn Langlois
In case you missed it (and consider yourself kissed by the merciful lips of fate if you did), the Super Bowl Predictor has spoken, and it’s not good for the bulls.
The only place left to invest if ‘Oilmageddon ‘ hits this market
8:37 a.m. Feb. 5, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
It’s jobs day Friday, in what has been another tumultuous week for global markets. That’s perhaps drawn out the bears at a couple of big investment banks. Oilmageddon anyone?
Apple could offer investors shelter in a recessionary storm
2:31 a.m. Feb. 5, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
Analysts are talking about readying for a recession, and the ideas are flying around. One says buy Apple because it’s proven its mettle. Read on for more.
Buying the ‘doomsday’ talk on banks? You’re missing out on opportunity
9:32 a.m. Feb. 4, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
We’re living in wild market times for sure, but are all sectors created equally these days? Our call of the day says no and investors are missing out.
Which of these four scenarios is going to goose the VIX?
7:54 a.m. Feb. 3, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
Big swings for the market? You can count on them according to this indicator, while our chart of the day says stop looking for an interest-rate hike already.
Wall Street clinging to one bullish theme in ugly start for stocks in 2016
9:14 a.m. Feb. 1, 2016 - By Shawn Langlois
Despite the massive push in the last trading session of January, it was still a volatile mess that ended in negative territory. Then again, February feels like it just might bring more of the same.
Japan goes negative! How to brace for the next central-bank surprise
9:23 a.m. Jan. 29, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
The Bank of Japan’s big surprise move today drives home the point that investors need to be wary of counting on any kind of “sure thing” out of global central banks.
Why this big baby of a market won’t calm down anytime soon
9:23 a.m. Jan. 28, 2016 - By Victor Reklaitis
Fussy Mr. Market wants a pacifier, and he’s getting one so far this morning thanks to Facebook — and after the Fed refused to oblige. Meanwhile, this call touts an overseas stock play with “the greatest” long-term story.
Bill Ackman says index funds could hurt the U.S., and it’s time to short the Saudis
8:10 a.m. Jan. 27, 2016 - By Victor Reklaitis
It’s Fed day, and rubberneckers are buzzing about whether the central bank will soothe markets by essentially saying “I feel ya.” Today’s call argues index investing’s growth is not OK, and it offers a couple of countries to bet against.
Here’s the chart that predicts Apple shares are headed for the $70s
9:58 a.m. Jan. 26, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
Apple reports Tuesday and a lot is on the line, both for investors in the stock and those in the S&P; 500. The gloomsters won’t be silenced. Here’s one call that says the stock is headed to $70.
‘Buy the dips’ strategies are delaying that moment of ‘quiet despair’
7:53 a.m. Jan. 25, 2016 - By Shawn Langlois
Poof! Nearly $8 trillion has been sucked from the carcass of the 2016 global equity market so far, and despite the solid pulse in recent days, nobody’s in a celebratory mood just yet.
Here’s one way to beat this market storm
6:39 a.m. Jan. 25, 2016 - By Victor Reklaitis
Stocks are finding a bottom, given yesterday’s finish well above the lows — right? But no one really knows for certain what’s ahead. So today’s call focuses on something that’s shorter term: the so-called blizzard plays.
Stressed out by this market? Why it’s giving you a great opportunity — really
8:02 a.m. Jan. 22, 2016 - By Victor Reklaitis
It’s been an awful start to the year for markets, but there could be a silver lining, argues one financial blogger. Meanwhile, today’s call suggests selling rallies and buying dips. Our chart shows the beating that the ruble’s getting.
Here’s a reason to ignore this plunging market — it knows nothing
10:51 a.m. Jan. 20, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
Wednesday could deliver another brutal blow to the bulls. Our call of the day says don’t get too rattled by your screens because this market doesn’t know it all.
Here’s one move you shouldn’t make when that short-term bounce for stocks comes
10:05 a.m. Jan. 19, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
Several out there are calling for a short-term bump for stocks, but this respite is not exactly a chance to jump in and buy like crazy.
Man up and buy as other investors flinch, a Buffett favorite says
9:14 a.m. Jan. 15, 2016 - By Victor Reklaitis
OakTree Capital’s Howard Marks, one of Warren Buffett’s favorite memo writers, says “move forward with a little less caution” in his latest memo. But today’s chart offers a take on what you shouldn’t be buying.
These numbers say buy China now — forget the emotional bears and bulls
8:56 a.m. Jan. 14, 2016 - By Victor Reklaitis
The market bears just keep winning in the new year. Any silver lining in these dark clouds? Well, some investors are actually embracing Chinese stocks.
Here’s when you should jump back into stocks this year
10:39 a.m. Jan. 13, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
Stocks could be in for another big day of gains. But the big money guys say it’s way too early to be looking for bargains. Here’s when one thinks you should be ready to go fishing.
Why the panic selling on Wall Street hasn’t gone nearly far enough
9:23 a.m. Jan. 12, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
Another bank says stocks are no longer worth your trouble, yet all the selling we have seen hasn’t come close to what this market needs if it’s going to get back on its feet again.
The long view: This ‘baby bull’ is just giving investors a chance to buy the dip
9:18 a.m. Jan. 11, 2016 - By Shawn Langlois
If you’re looking at last Friday as a potential bottom for this market... don’t. Friday’s don’t mark bottoms. Selloffs in excess of 5% have hit their lows on a Friday exactly twice in the last 15 years. Not likely.
Why this week’s market meltdown could be a big fat ‘buy’ signal
9:57 a.m. Jan. 8, 2016 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
The global selloff triggered by China fears are helping build a case for a big buy signal, say some.
Market bears roar as $2.5 trillion gets wiped out
9:32 a.m. Jan. 7, 2016 - By Victor Reklaitis
Our chart of the day shows why analysts expect a lot of pain for the S&P; 500 in the near term. Our suggests the Shanghai index could plunge below the low it hit during last summer’s swoon.
Go to cash to avoid the crash? Short oil? No, do this instead
8:57 a.m. Jan. 6, 2016 - By Victor Reklaitis
The new year is back to its ugly ways so far today, with markets mostly red as North Korea’s H-bomb news spooks some traders. What’s an investor to do? Today’s call says freeze out forecasters, stay diversified and think long term.
Get your ‘wish list of stocks’ ready as the bulls regroup
7:23 a.m. Jan. 5, 2016 - By Victor Reklaitis
Time for bulls to rethink the game plan after 2016 begins with a rout, with global markets not looking so hot yet again. Want something more bearish? Why traders ought to keep clear of crumbling crude.
Warning: The ‘stealth bear market’ is about to show its teeth
7:15 a.m. Jan. 4, 2016 - By Victor Reklaitis
2016 is getting off to an ugly start as Chinese stocks plunge and trigger a trading halt. Today’s call of the day fits the bearish mood, saying underlying stock weakness may reveal itself.
Wade well into 2016 before you go bottom fishing in oil stocks
8:46 a.m. Dec. 31, 2015 - By Victor Reklaitis
The new year is now just hours away, but it feels like the financial world is still focused on some December favorites — oil and outlooks. Our last call before the new year hits explains why it’s too soon for now to go bottom fishing with oil stocks.
Here’s what could trigger one more big round of market fireworks for 2015
9:29 a.m. Dec. 30, 2015 - By Barbara Kollmeyer
The bears may not be through mauling oil this year, at least what’s left of it. Watch for some potential fireworks in the last 48 hours of 2015.
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