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Stocks Halt as Rates Jump, Trade Fears Return
Stocks hit a wall last week as bond yields rose and tariffs worries returned.
Markets Panicked About Higher Rates. These Charts Suggest the Move Could Be Done for Now
Last month's jump in interest rates triggered fears in the stock market, but some charts indicate the process may have run its course for now. The moves occurred across bonds, oil prices and copper. Each of those may have reached levels where they're due for a pause....
Scarcity vs. Volatility: Some Pros and Cons of Bitcoin Following the Latest Pullback
Bitcoin has pulled back following a sharp rally. It's a good time to consider the cryptocurrency's pros and cons as it gains prominence in financial markets. This story will consider potential benefits and risks of Bitcoin, which was launched in 2009 and last month...
Are Stocks Overvalued? This Video Makes Sense of Market Fundamentals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXOhHk_EtK0 Interest rates have jumped as the economy rebounds from the coronavirus pandemic. Old market leaders in the technology space have fallen behind as investors flock to new kinds of stocks like energy and financials. This...
February Ends on a Bearish Note as Inflation Fears Mount. Twitter and Snap Jumped
February started strong but ended on a bearish note as investors worried about rising inflation. The S&P 500 went almost straight up in the first half of the month. It stalled immediately after President's day and trended lower for the second half of the month....
The S&P 500’s Channel Is at Risk: Chart Study
Two weeks ago, we highlighted some potential topping patterns on the S&P 500 . It's played out as expected, and now attention turns to the price channel highlighted in that idea. Notice how prices ranged from the bottom to the top of the channel since November,...
Volatility Spikes Again. Here Are Some Key Stock Market Hedging Strategies
Stocks are down again today as investors worry about higher interest rates. It's a good time to review some ways to manage the volatility with options. Remember that calls fix the right to buy a stock and puts convey the right to sell. Investors can use both to guard...
Technology & Communication
Olaplex and On: Recent IPOs Pull Back After Their Debut Quarterly Reports
The IPO market is setting new records as 2021 nears and end. Today we'll review some recent deals, including three companies that issued results for the first time. On Holding (ONON) is one of the biggest movers in recent weeks. The Zurich-based sneaker company went...