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8/10 - 8/14 Market Commentary by James Investment Research
Stock Market Analysis Last week we said, “Ron Paul, Stansberry and others have come out with reasons why we are getting ready for a crisis that will wipe out a lot of wealth. In our 40 years in business, we find these proclamations are usually better times to buy than to sell. Fear gives the...
Stock & Bond Market Analyses (8/3 - 8/7)
Stock Market Analysis Once again it appears our market was taking cues from Greece. Their market opened again to a torrent of selling, losing over 15% for the week. This seemed to spill over to the Dow, which fell 1.65% and to smaller stocks, with the Russell 2000 losing 2.54%. About twice as many...
Stock & Bond Market Update (2/22-2/26)
Stock Market Analysis It was a profitable week for stock investors. The large cap stocks of the S&P 500 gained 1.6% while smaller cap issues, such as those of the Russell 2000, returned 2.7%. Furthermore, advancing securities outpaced decliners by better than a 3-to-2 margin. Overall the advance was...
Feb 22, 2016 - Here's what happened in the stock/bond markets last week
Stock Market Analysis Last week stocks experienced a fine rally, with upward strength especially evident on Friday. For the week, nearly 3,600 stocks rose while fewer than 600 declined, with heavier volume on days with advances. Very bullish. The latest pullback had seen nearly a 15% decline in the...
July 7, 2015 - Recent Market Commentary by James Investment Research
Stock Market Analysis Last week both the Dow Transportation and Utility indexes led the way lower, and the Dow Industrials joined in with a 1.15% decline. Barron’s reports twice as many stocks declined as advanced. It is not surprising that 515 issues set new lows while only 115 achieved new...
What happened in the stock/bond markets last week (6/22-6/26)?
Stock Market Analysis The Dow fell 0.38% last week. We also saw similar losses in smaller cap stocks. Overall we had more stocks fall than rise but we still had more new highs than new lows. Six out of 9 sectors fell, with Utility and Basic Material stocks doing the worst. Cyclical and Healthcare...
Stock & Bond Market Analyses (6/8 - 6/12)
Stock Market Analysis Last week the Dow managed a weak 0.35% gain, while its return year-to-date was only 1.60%. To investors, it has been encouraging that small stocks may have begun to make their traditional pre-election year rally. After a long period in the doldrums, the Russell 2000 index began...
Stock & Bond Market Update (6/1-6/5)
Stock Market Analysis Mixed messages, I hate mixed messages. But that is what the market is giving us. The Dow fell last week and is only ahead 1.25% for the year. On the other hand, small cap stocks, as represented by the Russell 2000, rose 1.18% for the week and are up over 5% this year....
May 18 - May 22, 2015 - Here's what happened in the stock/bond markets last week
Stock Market Analysis While the Dow fell for the week, most major indices made progress but more stocks fell than rose in price. Small caps, as represented by the Russell 2000 rose 0.69% and we still have more than twice as many stocks hitting new highs as new lows. The market is clearly sending...
May 19, 2015 - Recent Market Commentary by James Investment Research
Stock Market Analysis Perhaps it did not feel so, but the past week was one of small advances. The Dow rose almost one half of one percent, more stocks rose than fell. The S&P500 index also rose (weakly) and the small cap Russell 2000 Index advanced as well. In each index rise, credit goes to a few...
5/4 - 5/8 Market Commentary by James Investment Research
Stock Market Analysis It was a profitable week on Wall Street with large stocks such as those in the S&P 500 gaining 0.4% and smaller issues such as the Russell 2000 advancing nearly 0.6% on a total return basis. The best performers were generally found in the Healthcare and Financial sectors while...
Stock & Bond Market Analyses (4/20 - 4/24)
Stock Market Analysis It was a profitable week on Wall Street. Large and small stocks, as measured by the S&P 500 and Russell 2000, respectively, both gained over 1%. The biggest advances occurred in Technology and Cyclical issues while Non-Cyclical and Energy stocks lagged. Volume was relatively...
So will the market correct itself this earnings season?
The S&P 500 fell below its 50-day moving average of 2,085.02 closing at 2081.18 and the Dow dipped below its 50-day moving average at 17826.30 when the markets closed on Friday. Although news of changed trading regulations in China (expanding the list of shares from 900 to 1,100 which permit short...
Stock & Bond Market Update (4/13-4/17)
Stock Market Analysis Following a positive prior week, stocks had a “sinking spell” last week when the Dow declined 1.8%. This brings its year to date return to a miniscule 0.02%. The broader S&P 500 Index has done only slightly better gaining slightly less than 1.1%. There is some evidence...
Market Commentary by: James Investment Research (4/6 - 4/10)
Stock Market Analysis What is going on? The European stock market, in their local currency, is doing ten times better than the market in the United States (21% vs 2.1%) this year. Unfortunately for U.S. investors, the dollar has appreciated over 12% against the Euro, diluting the return...
Apr 7, 2015 - Here's what happened in the stock/bond markets last week
Stock Market Analysis The holiday shortened week was a profitable one for stock investors. As we have seen for much of this year the advance was led by smaller-cap stocks. The Russell 2000 Index, which often mirrors the moves of smaller stocks, gained 1.25% for the week. Larger stocks, like those of...
Market Commentary by: James Investment Research (3/23 - 3/27)
Stock Market Analysis Last week stocks sagged with nearly 1,200 advancing against about 1,700 declining. Volume mostly declined on the pullback, but when stocks tried to rally Friday, volume fell off sharply. New highs were achieved by 367 NYSE issues, only 77 set new lows. Notwithstanding the...
What happened in the stock/bond markets last week (3/9-3/13)?
Stock Market Analysis At first blush, it was a difficult week for stocks. Popular indexes such as the Dow, S&P 500 and the NASDAQ all fell by half a percent or more. Additionally, more stocks declined than advanced. However, there were a few bright spots. Small stocks, like those in the Russell...
3/2 - 3/6 Market Commentary by James Investment Research
Stock Market Analysis One could hardly describe the past week as “strong” with just about every stock index showing declines, the Nasdaq composite losing less than one percent while the Dow Utilities lost more than four percent. Trading volume was highest Friday, the day of a large decline....
Stock & Bond Market Analyses (10/5 - 10/9)
Stock Market Analysis How about that? In spite of many astronomical events, the Dow rose every day last week! It rose 3.7% while the small cap Russell 2000 jumped 4.6%. Advancing stocks swamped declining stocks and we had twice as many stocks set new highs as new lows. It’s good to see small caps...
You mean to tell me the market doesn't go up forever?
If more credible investors spoke out in the past, we may of not have had the financial crisis.. Dick fuld, please stay out of this one. For those who are unaware, refer to this link to watch the video. Danger ahead. http://carlicahn.com/
Market Commentary by: James Investment Research (1/26 - 1/30)
Stock Market Analysis Even with strength during some of the days last week, stocks managed to move lower, with more stocks declining than advancing. Additionally, volume was heavier on the downside days.
Stock & Bond Market Analyses (1/19 - 1/23)
Stock Market Analysis The President spoke, but Congress is not listening. Ideas for higher taxes are a non-starter and neither is a lot more economic stimulus. The markets seemed to like the standoff, the Dow rose 0.94% while the small cap Russell 2000 added 1.05%. Twice as many stocks advanced as...
What happened in the stock/bond markets last week (1/12-1/16)?
Stock Market Analysis It was a difficult week for the stock market. The large capitalization S&P 500 fell 1.2% and smaller issues such as the Russell 2000 declined almost 0.8%. On average, more stocks declined than advanced. Overall, financial and technology stocks had the most difficulties with...
What goes up must come down…so when will the market correct itself?
I came across this interesting news article which starts by describing the market volatility (read mini market correction) as the S&P rallied heavily on Wednesday and Thursday last week. The moot point of this discussion is around the timing of market correction. As we all know that 2014 has seen...
Dec 16, 2014 - Here's what happened in the stock/bond markets last week
Stock Market Analysis Stocks took a thumping last week. The Dow plunged 3.69% while the small cap Russell 2000 did slightly better, losing 2.5%. These results do not need much confirmation, but we did see almost 4 stocks decline for every one that rose in price. We are also starting to find more...
Stock & Bond Market Analyses (12/1 - 12/5)
Stock Market Analysis It was another profitable week for many of the popular indices. The large cap S&P 500 advanced 0.4% and the small cap Russell 2000 did even better and gained 0.8%. However, it should be noted that more stocks declined on the week than advanced. Indeed, looking at the equal...
What happened in the stock/bond markets last week (11/24-11/28)?
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Jul 14, 2015 - Here's what happened in the stock/bond markets last week
Stock Market Analysis What a wild ride the markets experienced this week. International intrigue, especially in Greece and China, created breath-taking declines and dizzying gains in U.S. stocks; sometimes in the same day. Despite the volatility, for the week the S&P 500 ended essentially unchanged....
11/17 - 11/21 Market Commentary by James Investment Research
Stock Market Analysis The Dow and the S&P 500 hit new record highs this last week. The Dow rose 1.06% while the small cap Russell 2000 fell 0.1%. Advancing stocks outpaced fallings stocks by a 19 to 12 margin while new highs swamped new lows.
Market Commentary by: James Investment Research (10/27 - 10/31)
Stock Market Analysis Some stock indices hit record levels this past week. The Dow rose 3.5% while the small cap Russell 2000 rose 4.9%. The advance was deep and wide. Three times as many stocks advanced as declined and the same was true of the number setting new highs versus new lows. Like the...
Sept 28, 2014 - Here's what happened in the stock/bond markets last week
Stock Market Analysis The S&P 500 Index rebounded this past week after four weeks of falling stock prices. The index gained 4.1% on the week; the largest weekly gain thus far in 2014. Small cap stocks continue to rally for a second week; advancing 3.4%. Oil fell for the week. Volume has been...
What happened in the stock/bond markets last week (10/13-10/17)?
Stock Market Analysis It was another wild ride on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the large-cap S&P 500 both lost approximately 1%. However, the small-cap Russell 2000, which has had a difficult 2014, actually gained over 2.7%. In this time of volatility, volume has surged. For the...
Stock & Bond Market Analyses (10/6 - 10/10)
Stock Market Analysis Another week of volatile stocks and another week of market decline. The Dow lost 465 points, about 2.7%, on heavier volume while the S&P 500 declined 3.1%, more than 61 points. Year to date, the Dow is up a lowly 1.6% on a total return basis. Smaller stocks were recently hit...
Spoofing ( My first post!)
Trader Navinder Sarao was taken in by authorities yesterday after being accused of playing part in the 2010 'Flash Crash'. Based out of his West London home, he used a more sophisticated version of commercially available software which aided in his market manipulation. On the day of the Flash Crash,...
Stock & Bond Market Analyses (8/18 - 8/22)
Stock Market Analysis What a great week for stocks! The S&P 500 hit an all-time high as it jumped 1.75%. Even small cap stocks joined the rally as the Russell 2000 jumped 1.65%. We saw more than twice as many stocks rise as fall and more than 8 times as many stocks hit new highs as new lows. As a...
Aug 5, 2014 - Recent Market Commentary by James Investment Research
Stock Market Analysis Conclusions: It was a wild week on Wall Street. The large stocks of the S&P 500 and the smaller issues of the Russell 2000 both fell about 2.6% on the week. As one can imagine declining stocks vastly outpaced advancers with two stocks down for every one stock that was up. The...
Jul 29, 2014 - Here's what happened in the stock/bond markets last week
Stock Market Analysis Conclusions: Stocks lost ground with the Dow losing 0.8% for the week while the S&P 500 held even. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of small cap stocks – the Russell 2000 fell 0.6%. A few more stocks fell than rose but we still saw about 4 times as many stocks hit new...
What happened in the stock/bond markets last week (7/14-7/18)?
Stock Market Analysis Conclusions: It was a roller coaster ride for the stock market this past week as large cap stocks inched higher. The S&P 500 index gained 0.56% while smaller companies of the Russell 2000 index lost 0.71%. For the first time in three months we had trading volume exceed 700...
Stock & Bond Market Analyses (7/7 - 7/11)
Stock Market Analysis Over the last two weeks stocks were especially volatile, at first rising and then, over the last five trading days, they began to fall on generally higher volume. Except for Wednesday and Friday, stock prices declined every day last week. On those two days where stocks rose it...
Jun 17, 2014 - Recent Market Commentary by James Investment Research
Stock Market Analysis Conclusions: The Dow Jones Industrial Average marched towards the 17,000 mark before falling short. Indeed the S&P 500 and the small-cap Russell 2000 followed suit and declined 0.6% and 0.2%, respectively. For the week more stocks declined than advanced.
Jun 10, 2014 - Here's what happened in the stock/bond markets last week
Stock Market Analysis Conclusions: Happy days are here again. The Dow hit a new record high and advanced 1.2% for the week. In even better news, the small cap Russell 2000 jumped 2.7% and finally climbed out of the cellar into positive territory for the year. About twice as many stocks rose as fell...
5/19 - 5/23 Market Commentary by James Investment Research
Stock Market Analysis Conclusions: When does a record high in the S&P 500 not seem like a record high? When the gains in a mid-May week make up about one third of the gains for the year. Still, it was a solid week for stocks, with all major indices advancing and prices rising every day. There were...
Stock & Bond Market Analyses (5/12 - 5/16)
Stock Market Analysis Conclusions: It was an uninspiring week on Wall Street. The S&P 500, on a total return basis, barely etched out a 0.03% gain. Smaller issues, like those of the Russell 2000 were not as fortunate and declined 0.34%.
May 6, 2014 - Recent Market Commentary by James Investment Research
Stock Market Analysis Conclusions: After much hesitation, stocks rose last week, with 2,168 stocks rising on the NYSE, against 1,047 declining. More than three hundred stocks set new highs against just under one hundred new lows. Volume rose from 3.3 million shares to 3.9 million. However, daily...
Stock & Bond Market Update (4/21-4/25)
Stock Market Analysis Conclusions: For the week large stocks were mostly unchanged while smaller issues, such as those of the Russell 2000, fell 1.3%. Overall the number of advancing and declining stocks tilted very slightly in favor of advancement. Historically, April is often one of the best...
Apr 22, 2014 - Here's what happened in the stock/bond markets last week
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Stock Market Question
Hey all, Guess this is my first post, but I've been cruising on here a while... Question: Been in the market a few years but I'm looking for something very specific. I'd like some sort of site, program, extension, etc... that shows me a bucket of stocks in a grid formation with stocks that are up in...
What happened in the stock/bond markets last week (4/7-4/11)?
Stock Market Analysis Conclusions: The market didn’t know what to do with Spring and decided to go into hibernation. The Dow slumped 2.3% and the small cap Russell 2000 tanked 3.6%. We saw 2,241 stocks fall compared to 975 that advanced. In spite of the sell-off, almost twice as many stocks hit...
Math of Returns
I just released the fourth issue of the Oddball Stocks Newsletter and wanted to share a short excerpt from the introduction letter. The topic is the timing and security selection criteria necessary to achieve market beating returns:
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