Stock Markets Analysis & Opinion
These 7% Yielding Utility CEFs Are Perfect for a Rate-Cut Rally
04.03.2025
These 7% Yielding Utility CEFs Are Perfect for a Rate-Cut Rally
Let me say right now that, like most people, I have no idea where the trade tensions we’re living through…
Semiconductors Struggle, Retail Wobbles—Is Biotech the Next Play?
04.03.2025
Semiconductors Struggle, Retail Wobbles—Is Biotech the Next Play?
Over the weekend I warned about the weakness in the Semiconductor sector (SMH). I also wrote about Granny Retail XRT,…
Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Russell 2000 Test Critical Lows
04.03.2025
Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Russell 2000 Test Critical Lows
Sellers whipped bulls with an undercut of Friday’s lows on higher volume distribution. There was no denying which side of…
S&P 500, Nasdaq at Critical Inflection Points After Testing Key Support Levels
04.03.2025
S&P 500, Nasdaq at Critical Inflection Points After Testing Key Support Levels
Pretty rough day out there—S&P 500 down about 1.8%, Nasdaq down around 2.2%, and small caps hit even harder, dropping…
Trade Wars Come With a Price, and Investors May Already Be Paying It
04.03.2025
Trade Wars Come With a Price, and Investors May Already Be Paying It
More than a century ago, then-Representative William McKinley pursued an aggressive tariff strategy that sought to protect American industry and…
February’s Top-Performing Asset Classes: US Equities Struggle as Bonds Rally
04.03.2025
February’s Top-Performing Asset Classes: US Equities Struggle as Bonds Rally
Most of the major asset classes rallied in February, based on a set of ETFs. The downside exceptions: US stocks…
S&P 500: Why the 60/40 Portfolio Could Hurt Your Returns
03.03.2025
S&P 500: Why the 60/40 Portfolio Could Hurt Your Returns
There’s no doubt it’s been a rough couple weeks for stocks: Both the S&P 500 and the tech-focused NASDAQ have…
S&P 500 Emini: Stuck in a 5-Month Trading Range, Breakout Imminent?
03.03.2025
S&P 500 Emini: Stuck in a 5-Month Trading Range, Breakout Imminent?
Market Overview: S&P 500 Emini Futures The S&P 500 Emini has formed a monthly Emini trading range in the last…
Q4 2024 Update: S&P 500 Outpaces Thematic Investing—For Now
03.03.2025
Q4 2024 Update: S&P 500 Outpaces Thematic Investing—For Now
We had a strong finish to 2024, with the Mott Thematic Growth Portfolio rising 17.85% net of fees and including…
3 Key Charts Suggesting That the Markets Remain on a Ledge
03.03.2025
3 Key Charts Suggesting That the Markets Remain on a Ledge
The market has taken a turn this past month, with volatility picking up and key technical indicators signaling caution. The…