Analysis Topic: Stock & Financial Markets

The analysis published under this topic are as follows.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Stocks Bear Market Primary Trend Intact / Stock-Markets / Stocks Bear Market

By: Richard_Shaw

Here is the 200-day primary trend line of the S&P 500 showing its prolonged and continued downward movement (bear market condition) along with the position of four secondary trend lines that must move above the primary trend line before the primary trend changes slope from negative to positive.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Stock Market Trend Confusion and U.S. Dollar Crackdown / Stock-Markets / Global Stock Markets

By: Prieur_du_Plessis

John Hussman (Hussman Funds): Stock market advance - “leadership by losers”

“As of last week, the market climate for stocks remained characterized by mixed valuations - modestly overvalued on the basis of most fundamental measures except those that assume a sustained return to the record profit margins of 2007, and slightly undervalued if one assumes that a return to those profit margins is a given.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

U.S. Stock Market Follows Dollar and Bonds Lower as Commodities Surge / Stock-Markets / Financial Markets 2009

By: Prieur_du_Plessis

“Words from the Wise” this week comes to you a bit later than usual and in a shortened format as my “day-job” demands keep me from doing my customary commentary. However, a full dose of excerpts from interesting news items and quotes from market commentators is provided.

Stock markets kicked off the last week on a high note, but then the US parted ways with other markets as the remaining four days went downhill for American stocks. In contrast, global markets in general had only one down day on Thursday.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Stocks Bear Market, Russo Vs Prechter an Elliott Wave Count Comparison / Stock-Markets / Economic Theory

By: Joseph_Russo

First, we wish to state for the record that there is no meaningful difference in the intermediate and long-term market opinions held by the astute Mr. Prechter and those held by this analyst.  Secondly, we would like to note that we hold the utmost respect for Mr. Prechter’s talents, skills, contributions, and achievements in both his publishing empire, and in his eloquent and brilliant sharing of Elliott Wave Theory.  Without Mr. Prechter, this analyst would not exist in this venue.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Oversold Stock Market Expected to Bounce Higher Next Week / Stock-Markets / Stock Index Trading

By: Mike_Burk

The good news is: In spite of being down all of the last 4 days of last week, all of the major indices finished higher for the week.

Short Term: A reaction usually follows 4 consecutive days in either direction.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Banking and Finance "Over the Rainbow" Smoke and Mirrors / Stock-Markets / Market Manipulation

By: Stephen_Lendman

This writer just completed a six-part series on Ellen Brown's remarkable 2007 book titled "Web of Debt." This article follows from it by picking up on the theme she struck, using L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" as a combination parable, monetary allegory, and political manifesto for change at a time it's most needed.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Stocks Bull Market or Bear Trap? It’s Easy to See / Stock-Markets / Stocks Bear Market

By: John_Handbury

There has been a large volume of press regarding the latest run-up in stock prices and whether this is a legitimate beginning of a trend, or a bear market trap. The answer is pretty simple and easy to see from the plot below:

Friday, May 22, 2009

Overbought Stock Market Downtrend Signaled 10 days ago? / Stock-Markets / Stock Index Trading

By: Marty_Chenard

C-RSI "overbought" condition ...

We have been showing this chart to our paid subscribers for days, and now we will share it with you.

Friday, May 22, 2009

How the Yield Curve Impacts on Stock Market Trends / Stock-Markets / Stock Market Valuations

By: Hans_Wagner

Will the steeper yield curve and higher interest rates have a negative affect on stock prices? During the week of May 4, 2009, the U.S. Treasury conducted a record $71 billion May refunding that required higher rates than expected to complete. In fact, the 10-year yield completed its seventh straight weekly rise, a move that has not happened in five years. A steeper yield curve means companies selling longer-term corporate bonds must pay more for the privilege. It shows that interest rates affect investors in the stock market.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Inflation Expectations Puts Pressure on Equities / Stock-Markets / Stock Index Trading

By: Guy_Lerner

This is a headwind for equities that has started to pop up over the past couple of weeks. Yet, it has taken years to ferment and likely will persist for the foreseeable future. The headwind I am talking about is inflation.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Stock Market Bottom? What Market Bottom? / Stock-Markets / Stocks Bear Market

By: Mike_Shedlock

Inquiring minds keep asking "Is The Bottom In?" Of course, no one knows for sure. However, I believe it is not, and one of the reasons is the complete collapse in S&P earnings.

Friday, May 22, 2009

This is Not a Stocks Bull Market, Fresh Bear Market Lows Expected / Stock-Markets / Stocks Bear Market

By: Graham_Summers

How do you measure wealth generation?

• Average annual gains?
• Gains relative to an underlying index (the S&P 500)?
• Gains relative to inflation?

Friday, May 22, 2009

Economic Green Shoots with No Roots / Stock-Markets / Financial Markets 2009

By: PaddyPowerTrader

U.S. asset markets were savaged yesterday. The combined smell of declining equities, bonds and the dollar is not a pleasant one. Risk takers now realise that policy makers are naked. S&P’s revision of the U.K. rating outlook has sent a shockwave, it seems. Public deficit cannot keep running at 13% per year (both the U.K. and U.S. deficits will be of that size this year), future generations can’t afford it. Zealous Quantitative Easing (QE) will also lead to long-term inflation fears.

Friday, May 22, 2009

S&P 500 Stock Market Internals Then and Now / Stock-Markets / Stock Index Trading

By: Richard_Shaw

The S&P 500 index (proxy SPY and IVV) is in much better shape now than on March 6 (the low so far, and maybe the low).  However, not all lights are flashing green yet.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Solid Down-Day for Stock Market / Stock-Markets / Stock Index Trading

By: Harry_Boxer

The indices had a solid down-day today, falling from the get-go and stair-stepping their way lower all session, except for a late-morning consolidation. In the last hour they came back sharply, paring back the losses, but still ended down.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Why Warren Buffett Could Be Back on the Money / Stock-Markets / Investing 2009

By: MoneyWeek

Has Warren Buffett lost the plot?

The Sage of Omaha’s recent track record hasn’t been too hot. And he’s had a fair amount of flak for getting some things wrong.
Now, reports Bloomberg, his Berkshire Hathaway holding company is cutting back on buying shares, after the firm’s cash levels have fallen to their lowest in more than five years. Will this prove to be another mis-step? Or is Buffett back on form?

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Stock Market Traders Fear That The Rally Is All Bull / Stock-Markets / Financial Markets 2009

By: PaddyPowerTrader

A cautious set of Federal Reserve minutes gave the market pause for thought yesterday evening as they downgraded their growth forecast and warned in sober tones of a slow recovery on the jobs front. These factors point to a longer period of ZIRP and more QE. Other headwinds for the market came in the form of crude oil, which popped back above $62 a barrel on an unexpected decline in inventories as gold chugs ever higher ($900).

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Stock Market Indices Finally Roll Over / Stock-Markets / Stock Index Trading

By: Harry_Boxer

The stock market indices finally rolled over and had a negative session, but the day started out with a very strong surge to the upside. They went to new rally highs on both indices, which fell short of the early May rally highs. With the retest of the highs falling short, they rolled over in a strong 3-wave decline and got not far off the lows for the day. Only a last 10-minute slight bounce brought them off the exact lows for the session.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

India: The Easiest Investment You Will Ever Make / Stock-Markets / India

By: Q1_Publishing

What if I told you I found an investment opportunity so simple that even a two-year-old could make a fortune?

Would you believe it?

Thursday, May 21, 2009

The Sleepwalkers Stock Market Rally / Stock-Markets / Stocks Bear Market

By: John_Browne

Although well off their all-time highs, American stocks are now marginally up for the current year. In the past two months, the markets have recovered over 30 percent from last year's lows. But something just does not add up. In the first quarter of 2009, average U.S. corporate earnings were down over 30 percent. There is once again a serious disconnect between stock prices and economic reality. Perhaps these sleepwalking investors think that the 50 percent sell-off in 2008 was overdone and great bargains are now available. To believe this is to misunderstand the economic hurricane of last October, and the gaping holes in America's hull that it exposed.