How I’m adding to my Stock Portfolio With the long weekend now behind us, to open up the trading week, I’m stepping back from my normal macro analysis for this issue. I want to take some time to tell you a little more about my favorite strategy, but also the exciting new twist I’ve added … Read more
This Monday I had the opportunity to appear again on the podcast “How To Trade Stocks and Options” by 10minutestocktrader.com. This time I talked all about this earnings season — the “run into earnings” season, what to expect, how I normally play earnings, and what I’m looking at trade-wise. You can check out my segment … Read more
From tariff wars to the government shutting down to China’s economy, what kind of an impact do all these issues have on the market? What circumstances would set up a rally, if a rally is even possible? Will that rally be shorter-term or longer-term? Those are the questions I discussed alongside Steve Malzberg on “Boom … Read more
And why you should especially care about them around earnings season. In Monday’s issue, I went through a few various sectors and identified the strength and weakness I was seeing, and demonstrated that I’d focus on these sectors in ‘if, then’ situations. Why? Because, from week to week, especially during earnings season when the market … Read more
With the trading week wrapping up I joined “Boom Bust” alongside Adam Mesh to talk all about earnings… specifically how the earnings reports beat the odds (surprising investors everywhere). The big talk around the water cooler? JPMorgan crushing earnings, Boeing’s potential, and what to look for next week. Looking forward one of the major … Read more
This week, it’s all about earnings season… And investor’s subsequent reactions as companies report earnings numbers, comment on guidance, and future projections. Here’s what matters this earnings season… As I’ve mentioned before, Apple, Samsung, Macy’s, and American Airlines have already come out and said last quarter’s numbers weren’t as high as previously projected, which further … Read more
Yesterday I wrote all about the talk of tariff wars, and how China’s thrown Apple through a tailspin. In case you’ve missed it, Samsung is following Apple’s lead, by pre-announcing poor earnings due to issues with China as well. What does this mean for traders? Simple, look for a domino affect this earnings season, of … Read more
I joined Bart Chilton on RT America’s show, ‘Boom Bust’ earlier today to discuss the potential results from America’s talks with China, along with what it means for the market. Check it out… First off are there any winners in the Trade War? Throughout this trade war, I think it’s safe to say that no … Read more
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you’ve had a lovely holiday season with your friends and family, and that the market hasn’t given you too much trouble. I mean it’s officially the first “trading day of the year”… And it’s already been crazy volatile. But I’ve been awaiting Q4 earnings season, as I think it … Read more
I discussed the continued stock market decline on Yahoo Finance, The Final Hour with Seana Smith, after the Plunge Protection Team was called in late Sunday evening. Will the comments by Treasury Secretary Mnuchin be a catalyst to bring the market higher? I don’t think so. It’s a weak attempt to assuage investor confidence that … Read more