Bears (especially the perma-bear species) just can’t gain any traction. Here are at least three reasons why bears have a shot at taking control along with two misconceptions that me hurt indiscriminate bears.... >> READ MORE...

This looked liked a no-brainer: A break below this very obvious support confirmed by probably the most popular technical pattern for novice investors would surely lead to a breakdown. But … it hasn’t (yet). Here’s why:... >> READ MORE...

We’ve been watching this S&P 500 support/resistance line since November 2014. The S&P tested it 10 times in the past few weeks alone … and finally succumbed to down side pressure. How significant is this break?... >> READ MORE...

Crude oil prices almost doubled since the February low. Strong gains and a ‘golden cross’ (50-day SMA crossed above 200-day SMA) convinced some technical analysts of more gains. Is the delayed bullishness a bearish sign? ... >> READ MORE...

For the first time in a while, indicators suggest a dangerous level of complacency among investors. How so? Option traders are worried about longer-term volatility, but unconcerned about near-term volatility.... >> READ MORE...

There hasn’t been a truly noteworthy investor sentiment extreme since the January/February lows, when the Profit Radar Report recommended buying. We are now seeing a sentiment reading that is highly unusual.... >> READ MORE...

The S&P 500 has been stuck in a trading range for 33 trading days. When will it end? Here is what supply & demand, investor sentiment, technical analysis and seasonality say along with a S&P 500 projection.... >> READ MORE...

Gold has rallied as much as 25%, silver as much as 33%. As usual, investors want to buy AFTER big gains. This comes with increased risk, and sentiment and seasonality suggest that latecomers may get stuck with a hot potato.... >> READ MORE...

What makes a good trade? Low risk, but high profit potential, along with significantly above average odds of being on the right side. In early March, the Profit Radar Report identified such a high probability setup.... >> READ MORE...

The first third of 2016 is as good as over, and it’s been a wild and profitable ride thus far. Here is a look at the key driving forces for the S&P 500 and what they project for the remainder of 2016.... >> READ MORE...