Bullish or bearish sentiment extremes are more headline grabbing, but this is worth noting as well. The percentage of neutral (neither bullish nor bearish) investors just hit a 12-year high. This chart shows what this means.... >> READ MORE...

Although there are plenty of ‘bull market assassins,’ the bull keeps on running. This 20-year S&P 500 chart presents the biggest argument yet that stocks are ready to roll over at any time, but …... >> READ MORE...

Crude oil prices bounced as much as 47.5% since March, but have taken a breather lately. Goldman sees $45 crude by October, but this is in direct conflict with other indicators (seasonality being one of them). Here is a crude oil update.... >> READ MORE...

The S&P 500 is at the very top of its trading range, and bumping up against an 18-year old resistance level. Will it be able to break out? Can a breakout last? Here is a look at two indicators that have been spot on for months.... >> READ MORE...

This is somewhat surprising. Although stocks are trading in a tight range within striking distance of their all-time highs, some bearish (bullish for stocks) sentiment readings are popping up.... >> READ MORE...

Talk about a giant dirt nap. The Dow Jones hasn’t gone anywhere since December. In fact, by one measure, the Dow Jones just had the longest period of inactivity ever seen.... >> READ MORE...

Yawn! That’s been the status quo for the last four months. The S&P today is exactly where it was on December 26. All ranges end eventually (often with a bang) and here’s a look at the tell tale signs that foreshadowed recent weakness.... >> READ MORE...

Over the past year, investment celebrities like Carl Icahn, Wilbur Ross, George Soros, Stanley Druckenmiller, etc. have warned of a bull market end … but the bull keeps on trucking. This indicator is no celebrity (yet), but unlike many pros, it’s been right for many, many years.... >> READ MORE...

Investor sentiment is a paradise for ‘data massagers’ right now. Stubborn bulls and bears could easily find charts to support their view right now. Perhaps we should focus on the difference, the opinion spread, rather than individual opinions.... >> READ MORE...

Not too long ago, the stock market was stronger internally than the chart suggested. Subsequently it rallied to new all-time highs. But lately, the market has been deteriorating, and is weaker than the S&P 500 chart suggests.... >> READ MORE...