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Proof the Smart Money is Always One Step Ahead
The market bottomed when it did for a reason. And one group of investors was already moving before everyone else noticed.
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Surprises on the Horizon
Analysts almost always cut earnings estimates as the year goes on. This year, they’re doing the opposite – and that could make the next surprises matter a lot more.
Tech Breakout Incoming?
What if the breakout already started… and most traders missed it because they were watching the wrong part of the market?
An Extremely Frustrating Market
It’s got to be maddening to be an “S&P 500 only” index investor right now: the S&P has been stuck near its late-October highs, yet we’ve had a nearly unbroken run of net new highs with hundreds of stocks hitting fresh peaks, and about two-thirds of S&P 500 names outperforming the index. That’s rotation—mega-cap tech has cooled off and pulled the cap-weighted benchmark sideways, even while the “average” stock across large-, mid-, and small-caps keeps pushing higher. The key distinction is to not confuse the “stock market” with the “market of stocks”: the index is driven by a few giants, but the real opportunity is often in the broader list of stocks quietly making new highs underneath.
“FOMO Rally” on the Cards?
Hey, Ross here: Yesterday’s Producer Price Index data came in hot – way above expectations. However, option traders’ odds of a September rate cut still remain...
Exploit This “Smart Money” Mistake Now
The government shutdown hasn’t hit the markets yet, but it’s about to stir things up. With key economic data, like job numbers, delayed indefinitely, we could see volatility spike—especially in October, historically the most turbulent month. The “smart money” is already moving, and that’s where the...
Move Before the Fed (+ a Winning Trade Idea)
Hey, Ross here: And let’s start today with an actionable trade idea that’s already bearing fruit. Chart of the Day Cardlytics Inc. (CDLX) had a spike just a few weeks ago that was over 25x the average volume. That rally led us to a resistance area that previously acted as a support level a few […]
Still Room for This Rally to Run?
The government shutdown hasn’t hit the markets yet, but it’s about to stir things up. With key economic data, like job numbers, delayed indefinitely, we could see volatility spike—especially in October, historically the most turbulent month. The “smart money” is already moving, and that’s where the...
Bull Market Turbulence Ahead?
Hey, Ross here! Last Wednesday, the Fed slashed rates by 0.50%, yet the 10-year Treasury yield shot up and has been rising almost every day since. Stocks are also climbing, despite typically moving opposite to Treasury yields. What's driving this? I believe it's the market's expectation of a “soft...
People are Forgetting the Opportunity Ahead (Market Update from Charles Green)
Hey friend, Charles Green here, Senior Market Analyst here at Traders Agency. Here’s today Market Pulse 360. Market Pulse 360 for April 13, 2023 The March CPI was released Wednesday morning, which was cooler than expected and evidenced a continuous downtrend in inflation. However, housing is remaining stubbornly high due to the effect of the […]
Bulls Still in Control (Do This Now)
It’s Ross Givens here, with Chart of the Day. Entering 2024 with the wind at our backs. As history echoes this year's double-digit market surge in the final two months, optimism prevails. Brace for a January and first-quarter boom, setting the stage for a promising year ahead. In my journey to...
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