Not All Tech is Rolling Over
Earlier today, Market Insights highlighted the general weakness in technology. But there's one huge exception to that statement: Apple (AAPL).
Tim Cook's smart-phone behemoth made a new high this morning, and has set new records...
Tech and FANG Languish as Sentiment Shifts
FANG seems to be losing its mojo along with the rest of tech as sentiment shifts in the market.
FANG, if you don't know, stands for Facebook (FB), Amazon.com (AMZN), Netflix (NFLX) and Alphabet (GOOGL)....
Riding a Megabank on the Cheap: Options Recap
One big investor is riding a megabank on the cheap, thanks to the leveraging power of options.
Bank of America (BAC) has been on the move since late 2016. A large call roll yesterday seemed...
Big Caps Come to Life as China Blinks
Did China just blink in its trade war against President Donald Trump? The market seems to think so.
Last night, a story crossed the wires saying that Beijing would send a trade delegate to Washington...
Turnarounds Get Rewarded: Earnings this Week
Investors like turnaround stories. That seems to be the message from the last week of corporate earnings.
Consider two major retailers: Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) and Macy's (M). Both beat analysts' estimates, but moved in two...
Retailers Blitz Higher Amid Earnings
Forget about Turkey and tariffs. Bulls are flocking to U.S. retailers this week.
Tapestry (TPR) and Advance Auto Parts (AAP) are leading the charge today. TPR, parent of Coach and Kate Spade, shot past estimates...
Turkish Turmoil Fuels the Volatility Machine
Bulls made money, bears made money. Turkey got slaughtered.
That's pretty much what happened last week. The S&P 500 began with a steady climb on Monday and continued higher into Tuesday. That's when the bulls...
As Expected, Volatility Hits Global Markets
Just two days ago, Market Insights said that "traders hankering for volatility may want to keep an eye on currencies and crude oil." Both of those events are now playing out.
Oil came first, tumbling...
Strong Results Keep Flowing: Earnings This Week
As earnings season marches on, investors remain happy with results.
Most of the big companies that have reported in the last week beat estimates, including some well-known retail and media names.
Take Dish Network (DISH) for...
Big Moves in Small Tech
Lots of attention obviously focuses on the biggest stocks, but results from smaller companies have been arguably better this earnings season. This post will review some of those lesser-known names, especially in the e-commerce...
