The technical signs suggest we’re at a crucial point for stocks: Either a decisive rise or a dramatic fall is coming. And if you’re the type to dismiss technical analysis as unscientific voodoo, you’re missing the point: It’s …
A supposed truism on Wall Street is that betting against the crowd is always a wise move. And these days, the crowd is decidedly bullish. Yes, that’s often a sign that the end is near. But right now, a good argument can be made…
With analysts expecting the stock market to rally, investors are feeling bullish. But are they too bullish? High investor confidence has often signaled a market turn for the worse in the past. Other indicators also show cause f…
Financial markets are becoming increasingly schizophrenic, ruled by erratic ups and downs. It’s at times like these when technical analysis can help investors manage the emotional roller coaster, which is why for chart watchers…
Investor sentiment is a remarkably accurate contrarian indicator: When investors become exuberantly bullish, the market is nearing a high, and when investors are strongly bearish, market lows are a good bet. Be warned: Right no…