[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] After ending last week on a negative note, the major indexes reversed course this morning, with the Nasdaq leading a broad rally while the Dow lagged. Despite this positive start, traders remain uncertain about inflation and the potential economic impact of Trump’s newly announced blanket 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, which took effect …
ETFs On The Cutline – Updated Through 02/07/2025
Do you want to know which ETFs are hot and which ones are not? Then you need my High-Volume ETF Cutline report. It tells you how close or far each of the 311 ETFs I follow is from its long-term trend line (39-week SMA). These are the ETFs that trade more than $5 million a day, so they are not …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For February 7, 2025
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. GOLD OUTPERFORMS MARKET, BITCOIN STRUGGLES BELOW $100K MARK [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] This morning, bond yields surged, with the 10-year yield spiking to 4.52%. This increase pulled the major indexes deep into the red, with the S&P 500 barely breaking even for the first week of February. Adding to …
Weekly StatSheet For The ETF Tracker Newsletter – Updated Through 02/06/2025
ETF Data updated through Thursday, February 6, 2025 How to use this StatSheet: These are the main indicators that tell you when to buy or sell Domestic and International ETFs (section 1 and 2). They do that by comparing their position to their long-term M/A (Moving Average). If they cross above, and stay there, it’s a green light to buy. …
Markets Defy Expectations: S&P 500 And Nasdaq Close Green Amid Volatility
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The financial markets showed a mixed performance as major indexes struggled to find direction following two consecutive positive sessions. Traders carefully evaluated the latest earnings reports, leading to a period of volatility and heightened anxiety. Despite bearish pressure, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq managed to close in positive territory, defying expectations set by the advance/decline ratio. …
Commodities Confusion: Gold Surges, Oil And Bond Yields Decline
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Mixed quarterly results from Alphabet and chipmaker AMD (-6%) negatively impacted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, causing both indices to dip below their respective unchanged lines. However, by the end of the session, both managed to recover and close with moderate gains, marking a “dump and pump” kind of day. Alphabet shares fell by 8% after …