Weekly Market Update for August 11, 2023, from DeWayne Hall: Stock indexes have potential as market rally slows
Weekly Market Update for August 11, 2023, from DeWayne Hall: Stock indexes have potential as market rally slows Same song, third verse. We’ve been saying ad-nauseam that we believe the U.S. stock market is approaching the closing stages of an impressive ten-month bear market rally, and stock indexes will soon be rolling over as we […]
Unraveling Asset Liquidity: The Rhythm of Financial Markets
Unraveling Asset Liquidity: The Rhythm of Financial Markets In the intriguing realm of finance, asset liquidity takes the spotlight, dictating the dance of markets and investments. It’s like the smooth operator that keeps financial systems running, enabling quick and seamless buying and selling without causing a price frenzy. Let’s dig into asset liquidity and why […]
Weekly Market Update for August 4, 2023, from DeWayne Hall: Fitch Ratings Downgrade the U.S. Credit Rating
Weekly Market Update for August 4, 2023, from DeWayne Hall: Fitch Ratings Downgrade the U.S. Credit Rating Stocks got a shot across the bow this week, as the Fitch Ratings service dealt the U.S. a surprise and very rare credit rating downgrade, which gave traders a good scare mid-week. But it was just a shot, […]
Weekly Market Update for July 28, 2023, from DeWayne Hall: Market Volatility Drives Stocks Higher
Weekly Market Update for July 28, 2023, from DeWayne Hall: Market Volatility Drives Stocks Higher The U.S. stock market remains smoking hot, almost too hot. The S&P 500 is trading at its highest level since April of last year, while the Dow Jones Industrials just ended a 13-day winning streak, THE LONGEST STREAK SINCE 1987 […]
Weekly Market Update for July 21, 2023, from DeWayne Hall: As the Summer Heat Rises, Trading Volume Remains Low
Weekly Market Update for July 21, 2023, from DeWayne Hall: As the Summer Heat Rises, Trading Volume Remains Low U.S. stocks continue to build out a topping pattern. We think we’re slowly approaching the 7th inning stretch of the slow turn, but the dog days of summer should allow the bull a little longer to […]
Decoding The VIX: Understanding Volatility in the Market
Decoding The VIX: Understanding Volatility in the Market In the dynamic world of finance, where market conditions can shift at the drop of a hat, understanding volatility is essential to making informed investment decisions. A popular indicator that traders and investors keep a close eye on is the VIX index. Understanding this index can assist you […]
Weekly Market Update for July 14, 2023, from DeWayne Hall: U.S. Stock Indexes About to Max Out?
Weekly Market Update for July 14, 2023, from DeWayne Hall: U.S. Stock Indexes About to Max Out? U.S. stock indexes are on a heater. The U.S. indexes (and those of most other countries) continue to rise along with the temperatures in what we believe is the middle innings of a topping formation. Bulls keep charging ahead, […]
Mutual Funds vs. Exchange Traded Funds: Understanding 5 Key Differences
Mutual Funds vs. Exchange Traded Funds: Understanding 5 Key Differences Sophisticated investors know the language of investment. It’s the lingo that matters, and you need to know and understand the language investment advisors and professional traders speak. Learning the language will help you think more like an astute investor. Without further adieu, let’s dive into two of […]
Weekly Market Update for June 23, 2023, from DeWayne Hall: Bull Run Break in the Stock Market Today
Weekly Market Update for June 23, 2023, from DeWayne Hall: Bull Run Break in the Stock Market Today Stocks are taking a much-deserved breather this week, but so far in the stock market today we see nothing that suggests the end to this bull run. Just a rest. An orderly pullback. Are Lagging Stocks a Good Option […]
A Simple Primer on Investment Dividends
Understanding investment dividends can help you make wise decisions that maximize your assets when you need them most.