COMMENTARY

Fed Raises Rates as Expected; Trade Fears Loom

As expected the Federal Reserve raised rates again yesterday. The move comes as no surprise to the market as it was long expected the central bank would raise rates. We saw stocks bounce around but ultimately close lower on the session. Small caps were able to see...

Facebook under Siege as Privacy Worries Grow

As we inch closer to the latest FOMC meeting news breaking on FB and privacy concerns slammed the stock weighing on the broader market. The NASDAQ composite led the market decline closing lower by 1.8%. Small caps only finished the day down .98%. An interested...

Stocks Fall for the Second Straight Session

Despite gapping higher to start the session Wednesday’s market saw stocks move lower. Volume was higher across the board. Not really a good signal but given the V-shaped rally we have this may be par for the course. The Dow remains the black sheep of the bunch as it...

Global Macro Concerns Rattle Traders

For those who pay attention and need to consume the noise are concerned with the global macro picture. Tariffs are the main topic this week with many concerned over trade wars and costs of goods sold. All we care about is price and nothing more. Sure, cocktail parties...

Small Caps Lead the Market Despite Headlines

The macro picture continues to be a headline grabber as another advisor to the US President steps down. Markets initially did not like the news as futures were down big Tuesday night. As it turns out the market simply did not care and small caps were the group to lead...

Stocks Advance despite Tariff Fears

Shaking off early losses the market rebounded with the Dow Jones Industrial Average took the lead. Finishing higher by 1.37% the Dow was led by CAT and BA. Tariff talk dominated the headlines, but stocks seem to ignore the noise and push forward. Volume was lower...

Stocks Kick the Week off with Gains

Our V-shaped ramp continues as the Dow leads the market higher as February looks to erase the entire losses from the first week. Volume was mixed with NYSE volume higher while the NASDAQ fell on the session. This market is certainly resilient and is poised to march...

Walmart Disappoints Drags Dow Down

Volatility still remains as stocks enjoy a wild ride on Monday. Volume was lower on the session; good sign institutions were not selling stock. After the V-shaped nature of the rally a day like Monday is not out of the question. The bad news was the S&P 500 fell...

Three Day Rally Ignites Hope of a Bottom

Tuesday’s market action was solid from a price perspective as stocks were able to shake off early losses and close higher. The knock on the session was once again volume came in lower than the previous trading session. It would have been nice to see the market...

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