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 …
Reports from the ultra-elite Swiss meeting show that CEOs are far more optimistic than they’ve been for years. Considering their cash hoards, an M&A wave is likely. But they’re unmoved by the idea that they should create societ…
The bank now say positive trends in consumer spending, employment and the stock market will likely boost U.S. economic growth higher than the 3% most analysts had previously predicted. Deutsche’s chief equity strategist is pred…
The CBOE’s Volatility Index, known as the VIX, has been trending lower, which many analysts consider a sign that stocks are due for a fall. But another argument says it’s all relative, and in today’s environment a lower VIX may…
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…