Hey 5-Star Trader! Traders continue to ask me what this market volatility means for their portfolios, and how they should position in light of interest rate hikes, inflation, earnings season, and more. Well, I’ve got a treat for you, as I’ve asked one of my very esteemed colleagues, Mary Ellen McGonagle to step in for … Read more
Hey 5-Star Trader, We’ve entered April, and that means bank earnings are coming up soon. Bank earnings are critical because these set the tone for earnings season as a whole. When bank earnings go badly, it sends a shockwave through the market. Here is a screenshot of JPMorgan (JPM) in the “Hot Zone.” There are … Read more
Hey 5-Star Trader, As we approach April, pre-earnings trades will continue to be my primary focus. We have entered the “Hot Zone” in many primary technology tickers, including Microsoft (MSFT), Apple (AAPL), and Facebook (FB) as I discussed in Tuesday’s webinar. Next week, traders should be on the lookout for companies reporting at the end … Read more
Hey 5-Star Trader, Not many things are guaranteed when it comes to Mr. Market. We can’t count on its behavior or which way sentiment will sway. However, we can predict one major catalyst: Earnings Season. We are entering that season right now, which is why I hosted a webinar last night, where I discussed why … Read more
Hey 5-Star Trader, It may seem like earnings season is still weeks away, and while the actual reports themselves don’t pick up speed until mid-April, the tradeable opportunities start right now! Core companies, including Microsoft (MSFT), Netflix (NFLX), JPMorgan (JPM), and more are already in what I like to call the “Hot Zone” – the … Read more
Hey 5-Star Trader, We are nearing the end of March, and thus far this year, we have made it through multiple, major market catalysts: Q4 earnings season The Russian invasion and the ongoing war in Ukraine Federal Reserve Interest Rate Hike Schedule Inflation readings at the highest in 40+ years The market hasn’t taken this … Read more
Hey 5-Star Trader, Like we discussed on Tuesday, this week, I’m focusing on looking for long-term investments in key corporations that are having boots-on-the-ground impact for humans, particularly refugees. American corporations are standing up, using their resources, talent and influence to assist those impacted by the war in Ukraine. While I always look for strong … Read more
This week the Nasdaq hit bear market territory, joining multiple key sectors already struggling. The sectors and industry groups (as noted by moves in key exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that entered bear territory before the Nasdaq) include: Prime Cyber Security ETF (HACK), First Trust Cloud Computing ETF (SKYY), SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB), VanEck Vectors Semiconductor … Read more
With the beginning of the new year, we said goodbye to our favorite “buy the dip” market we all knew and loved. Let’s take a look at what has been happening and where I’m setting up potential plays. Market overview – Starting with the Big Picture Throughout the first two months of trading in 2022, … Read more
Hey 5-Star Trader, 2022 has started off with a bang. The indexes have corrected, with the Nasdaq (NQ) teetering on bear market territory. Emotions are high and the news cycle is having major impacts on price. Traders keep asking me, ‘What should I do in this market environment?’ The reality is, strategies must be adjusted, … Read more