[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes shook off yesterday’s volatility and opened strong, building on a broad rebound as traders focused on the latest U.S.-Israel-Iran developments while letting some of the growth-scare fears from last week fade into the background. Treasury Secretary Bessent said today the U.S. is gearing up for “a series of announcements” to keep oil flowing …
Iran Tensions Spike Oil – Stocks Tank Early, Then Trim Losses
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] U.S. stocks got slammed right out of the gate, wiping out Monday’s comeback as oil prices spiked again and traders started fretting that the U.S.-Iran conflict could drag on longer than expected. The Dow was down about 1,200 points (around 2.5%) at one point, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each slipped roughly 2.2%. Brent crude …
Gold +2%, Vix Surges – Safe-Havens Shine Amid Conflict Fears
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks tanked early after the weekend news of U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran, spiking oil prices and adding Middle East instability to the growing list of investor worries. The major averages hit session lows hard—the Dow was down about 600 points at one point—but rallied back thanks to gains in tech like Nvidia and Microsoft. …
ETFs On The Cutline – Updated Through 02/27/2026
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 February 27, 2026
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. CHOPPY MONTH WRAPS – PRECIOUS METALS OUTSHINE EQUITIES AGAIN [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks started the day soft and never really found their footing, closing out the month with another red session. The major indexes all finished lower for February amid growing worries about AI’s impact on specific industries …
Weekly StatSheet For The ETF Tracker Newsletter – Updated Through 02/26/2026
ETF Data updated through Thursday, February 26, 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. …