[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The market finally found a little traction today, with the S&P 500 posting a modest gain and the Nasdaq leading the way thanks to another strong showing from semiconductor stocks. Falling Treasury yields helped the mood, as the 10-year yield declined for a second straight session, while oil prices dropped more than 3%, taking some inflation …
Chips Stumble, Gold, And Bitcoin Shine
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks took a step back today, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipping as weakness in the semiconductor space overshadowed a welcome dip in Treasury yields. Micron got hit particularly hard, dragging AMD, Broadcom, and the broader chip sector lower along with it. On the bright side, bond yields eased as Treasury funding chatter and softer …
ETFs On The Cutline – Updated Through 08/21/2026
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 August 21, 2026
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. GOLD GLITTERS, BITCOIN ROARS, AND JACKSON HOLE AWAITS [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks managed to bounce today as traders looked for bargains after this week’s sharp sell-off, which was fueled largely by rising Treasury yields. Financial stocks helped lead the recovery, while crypto-related names caught a strong tailwind as …
Weekly StatSheet For The ETF Tracker Newsletter – Updated Through 08/20/2026
ETF Data updated through Thursday, August 20, 2026 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. …
The Bulls Took A Breather, But Gold And Bitcoin Kept Running
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks spent most of the day on the defensive as bond yields resumed their climb and oil prices pushed higher. Yesterday’s Treasury buyback announcement briefly calmed the bond market, but that optimism faded quickly, with long-term yields giving back those gains and reminding investors that deficits and borrowing needs remain front and center. Adding to the …