Research & News
By Jon D. Markman On October 14, 202111:40 AM Eastern
The S&P 500 is shooting higher this morning on better than expected earnings and more certainty about the tapering plans of the Federal Reserve.
Bank of America (BAC), Morgan Stanley (MS) and...
By Jon D. Markman On October 14, 202106:28 AM Eastern
The S&P 500 erased an early decline on Wednesday to close at 4,365, a gain of 0.3%. The advance came after the minutes from a September Federal Reserve policy meeting showed the central bank plans...
By Kelly Green On October 14, 202106:00 AM Eastern
I’m still not used to that person-less floor cleaner at Sam’s Club.
If I see that thing roaming the aisles, I will completely change the route I’ve planned for my shopping trip.
I mean, it...
By Jon D. Markman On October 13, 202103:06 PM Eastern
Stocks started lower for the fourth consecutive session, but gradually caught a bid as investors reacted positively to earnings in the financial services sector and the release of tame inflation...
By Jon D. Markman On October 13, 202111:30 AM Eastern
For the second consecutive session, bulls got smacked in the final hour of trade. The S&P 500 closed at 4,350, a decline of 0.2%.
While the loss was not huge, the late selling is problematic. It...
By Sean Brodrick On October 13, 202110:25 AM Eastern
If you followed my recommendation in the last issue, you sold your remaining OptimizeRx (Nasdaq: OPRX) shares and half your shares of Lithium Americas (NYSE: LAC). We track gains of 17.15% on LAC,...
Good news. You should have been able to use the rally in NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE, Rated “C”) shares to lock down a sizable chunk of additional options income, per our recommendation issue...
By Mike Larson On October 13, 202106:00 AM Eastern
Timing is everything.
For example, if you bought the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) at the beginning of the year, you’re probably happy with your 17% open gain.
But if you bought SPY...
October expiration is right around the corner and patience is paying off with NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE, Rated “C”).
Specifically, the shares have rallied back above the strike price on your...
By Jon D. Markman On October 12, 202102:48 PM Eastern
Stocks are trading in a jumble today as bulls attempt to avert a three-day losing streak.
It has been rough week for bulls. They are fighting with the narrative that rising commodity prices and...