It’s said that knowledge is power, and that’s largely true. But when it comes to the monthly payroll report, it’s best to ignore the data and in particular the media’s spin on the data. This is one instance where ‘ignorance is bliss.’... >> READ MORE...

The S&P 500 has rallied strong and most professional money managers missed that move. Is it too late to jump back on? How the S&P 500 reacts to this inflection point should provide helpful clues.... >> READ MORE...

Have you ever felt like a fool for selling at the worst of times? This article won’t get your money back, but it’ll put a smile on your face and show that the financial pros' timing may be even worse than the average Joe’s.... >> READ MORE...

This simple EUR/USD (or euro) chart doesn’t necessarily tell you where the euro is headed next, but it contains information that could protect any euro, dollar, or even S&P 500 investor from making an outright stupid move.... >> READ MORE...

MACD is a lagging indicator, but that doesn’t mean it’s useless. A few weeks ago MACD warned that the rally is not yet sustainable. Here’s another look at MACD and what it says now.... >> READ MORE...

At the beginning of the year we saw many red flags that warned of a tough 2014 trading year. However, those warning signals were easily blown away by the strong February recovery. Here’s another look.... >> READ MORE...

Publishing any type of actionable market forecast always provides easy ammunition for criticism. Nevertheless, what use is there for all kinds of indicators if they aren’t used to formulate a forecast? Here’s an update to the normally exclusive 2014 S&P 500 forecast.... >> READ MORE...

Talk about high stakes. Four young technology giants are fighting for the most important and valuable commodity in the world. The bigger your slice of this commodity, the closer you get to ultimate web domination.... >> READ MORE...

Over two weeks ago we expected a rally to S&P 1,830 followed by another leg down. The S&P 500 more than delivered and crushed our already aggressive up side target. What about the immediate risk of another leg down?... >> READ MORE...

Is the Nasdaq driven higher by a few high-flying stocks, or is the rally supported by a broad base of solid performers? The composition of a rally makes a difference, but some narrow-minded analysts ignore some of the facts.... >> READ MORE...