The Dow suffered a steep triple-digit loss Tuesday as turmoil in Libya ignited a global sell-off in stocks. Oil prices rose sharply, as did safe-haven assets such as Treasurys and the dollar. Disappointing news from Walmart did…
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…
After a good start last January, equities tanked and didn’t turn positive for the year until its last few months. If 2011 really is shaping up to be a reprise of 2010, the market is poised for a fall, according to Jeffrey Saut,…
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…