DJ US Basic Materials Ishares (IYM) 86.13 $IYM
Neutral Indicators And Mixed Reports, But Sector Rotation Model Is Bullish
Scott Martindale - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 10, 12:20AM CST
Volatility continues as the parade of mixed earnings and economic reports marches along amidst a backdrop of global unrest and economic uncertainties. This has led to a neutral near-term outlook for both the technical picture and fundamentals-based...
IYK: 106.66 (-0.09), IYJ: 109.15 (+0.67), IYH: 149.63 (+0.84), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), MCHP: 50.71 (+0.73), IYC: 142.85 (+0.77), AMP: 137.81 (+0.24), TDW: 30.01 (+1.45), TAN: 38.79 (+0.25), ALL: 71.46 (-0.11), IYF: 90.01 (-0.04), IYE: 46.47 (+0.95), KBWI: 69.42 (unch), IYZ: 30.91 (+0.12), FSLR: 48.84 (-0.58), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), IDU: 113.30 (-1.71), XSD: 85.30 (+0.53), IYW: 107.68 (+0.94), CODE: 35.99 (+0.03)
Material ETFs in Focus as Dollar Hits DuPont, Dow Chemical Q4 - ETF News And Commentary
Sweta Killa - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 03, 1:00PM CST
DuPont and Dow Chemical hit hard by a strong dollar putting materials ETFs in focus.
XLB: 51.44 (+0.43), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), DD: 76.18 (-0.11), DOW: 49.44 (+0.29), VAW: 112.81 (+1.05)
Volatility Continues As Earnings Reports Create Excitement And Despair
Scott Martindale - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Feb 02, 9:02PM CST
Volatility reigned in January on elevated volume as stock investors shifted their focus from global events to U.S. earnings reports, which have ranged from amazing (e.g., Apple) to crushing (e.g., Microsoft). Although the earnings reports have...
IYK: 106.66 (-0.09), BIIB: 391.66 (-0.45), CAVM: 62.86 (-0.55), IYJ: 109.15 (+0.67), KBWD: 25.26 (-0.02), IYH: 149.63 (+0.84), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), IYC: 142.85 (+0.77), IBB: 323.46 (+3.04), SMH: 56.39 (+0.33), IT: 81.53 (+1.64), IYF: 90.01 (-0.04), IYE: 46.47 (+0.95), STWD: 24.24 (-0.10), IYZ: 30.91 (+0.12), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), SUI: 66.58 (-0.57), IDU: 113.30 (-1.71), SHPG: 239.82 (+6.11), IYW: 107.68 (+0.94)
An Analysis Of 5 Materials ETFs
Aaron Barton - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Feb 02, 1:44PM CST
XLB: 51.44 (+0.43), RTM: 90.31 (+0.95), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), PYZ: 55.47 (+0.36), VAW: 112.81 (+1.05)
With The Fed Fading Into The Shadows, Investors Look Overseas For New Catalysts
Scott Martindale - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Jan 26, 1:50AM CST
Last week, the S&P 500 put an end to its streak of weekly losses, despite giving back some gains on Friday. Thursday provided the big catalyst, with the ECB's announcement of its bold new monetary stimulus plan. Investors were cheered and soothed...
AMBA: 50.71 (-4.46), IYK: 106.66 (-0.09), IYJ: 109.15 (+0.67), PCYC: 163.28 (+0.23), IYH: 149.63 (+0.84), SPG: 193.11 (-1.61), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), INCY: 75.94 (+0.28), IYC: 142.85 (+0.77), IBB: 323.46 (+3.04), IYF: 90.01 (-0.04), IYE: 46.47 (+0.95), KBWI: 69.42 (unch), IYZ: 30.91 (+0.12), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), PSI: 26.30 (-0.18), IDU: 113.30 (-1.71), PVTB: 34.98 (+0.18), IYW: 107.68 (+0.94), CODE: 35.99 (+0.03)
New Year Kicks Off With New Fears To Keep Investors On Edge
Scott Martindale - Seeking Alpha - Tue Jan 20, 4:47AM CST
As widely expected, the new year has begun with a lot of volatility on high trading volume, as investors fear more than just a mild correction to start out the year. Despite the strong fundamentals here in the U.S., there are plenty of dangers around...
IYK: 106.66 (-0.09), IYJ: 109.15 (+0.67), ACT: 285.37 (+3.71), IYH: 149.63 (+0.84), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), UNH: 109.44 (-0.40), PSA: 202.61 (-1.18), IYC: 142.85 (+0.77), SMH: 56.39 (+0.33), NXPI: 84.79 (-0.60), IT: 81.53 (+1.64), IYF: 90.01 (-0.04), IYE: 46.47 (+0.95), LUV: 43.30 (-0.20), JLL: 161.15 (+0.18), PPH: 67.69 (+0.60), IYZ: 30.91 (+0.12), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), IDU: 113.30 (-1.71), REM: 11.74 (+0.04), TYL: 116.28 (+1.36), IDXX: 159.08 (+1.72), IYW: 107.68 (+0.94)
Mining stocks sell off on gloomy global growth outlook
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Jan 14, 6:57AM CST
RTM: 90.31 (+0.95), XLB: 51.44 (+0.43), MXI: 59.44 (+0.75), FCX: 20.29 (+0.82), UYM: 53.97 (+1.01), SBM: 24.88 (unch), GRES: 27.30 (+0.43), FMAT: 28.92 (+0.27), BHP: 51.19 (+2.38), MATL: 71.97 (+1.25), SLX: 35.20 (+1.14), RIO: 49.37 (+2.22), X: 26.36 (+1.12), GUNR: 32.32 (+0.54), IRV: 21.25 (unch), CCXE: 26.27 (+0.47), CU: 17.35 (+0.60), NUE: 48.90 (+0.55), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), FXZ: 32.53 (+0.29), PICK: 15.75 (+0.35), COPX: 7.00 (+0.25), HAP: 35.36 (+0.59), SMN: 26.75 (-0.53), CRBQ: 40.87 (+0.92), VALE: 8.05 (+0.32), GNR: 46.15 (+0.69), PYZ: 55.47 (+0.36), XME: 29.95 (+0.63), VAW: 112.81 (+1.05)
Agribusiness ETFs in Focus on Monsanto's Mixed Q1 Earnings - ETF News And Commentary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jan 08, 11:00AM CST
Agribusiness ETFs are in focus following the release of the Monsanto earnings report.
XLB: 51.44 (+0.43), MON: 124.77 (+2.00), MOO: 55.44 (+0.51), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), VEGI: 27.48 (+0.33)
Bulls Close Out Another Solid Year With Expectation Of Further Gains But Higher Volatility In 2015
Scott Martindale - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Jan 06, 1:45AM CST
Another solid year for U.S. equities came to a close. But it's not like everyone is jumping up and down with enthusiasm, which is a good thing. With plenty of bogeymen in the closet and under the bed, there is little in the way of irrational...
IYK: 106.66 (-0.09), BERY: 34.98 (+0.03), HII: 125.12 (+1.02), IYJ: 109.15 (+0.67), XTN: 106.48 (+0.70), ACT: 285.37 (+3.71), WLK: 66.58 (+1.58), FTLS: 32.08 (+0.33), IYH: 149.63 (+0.84), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), HA: 18.72 (-0.31), IYC: 142.85 (+0.77), SOXX: 95.43 (+0.67), NXPI: 84.79 (-0.60), BRCD: 12.56 (+0.50), IYF: 90.01 (-0.04), IYE: 46.47 (+0.95), LUV: 43.30 (-0.20), IYZ: 30.91 (+0.12), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), IDU: 113.30 (-1.71), TYL: 116.28 (+1.36), VAW: 112.81 (+1.05), IYW: 107.68 (+0.94)
Fed's Patience Puts Bulls In A Hurry
Scott Martindale - Seeking Alpha - Tue Dec 23, 11:08AM CST
U.S. stocks found support once again last week and rallied on strong volume. Of course, the main catalyst was the FOMC policy statement on Wednesday that maintained its dovish language with a pledge of considerable time before raising the fed funds...
DEF: 38.91 (-0.11), NFO: 49.60 (+0.26), PNW: 65.13 (-1.81), UTHR: 151.11 (+3.59), ED: 63.92 (-1.69), IBB: 323.46 (+3.04), LUV: 43.30 (-0.20), IYZ: 30.91 (+0.12), LYB: 89.99 (+0.19), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), IDU: 113.30 (-1.71), IYW: 107.68 (+0.94), IYK: 106.66 (-0.09), IYJ: 109.15 (+0.67), IYH: 149.63 (+0.84), BCR: 175.38 (+0.50), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), IYC: 142.85 (+0.77), NXPI: 84.79 (-0.60), FUTY: 29.25 (-0.39), IYF: 90.01 (-0.04), IYE: 46.47 (+0.95), PYZ: 55.47 (+0.36), SHW: 285.00 (+1.98), KNOW: 69.90 (+0.16)
Dessert Bells Ring: Warren Buffett Eats At Distressed Buffets
Andrew Hecht - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Dec 23, 5:07AM CST
RTM: 90.31 (+0.95), XLB: 51.44 (+0.43), DAG: 4.69 (+0.06), BNO: 23.05 (+0.78), UYM: 53.97 (+1.01), UBN: 10.14 (+0.20), SBM: 24.88 (unch), JJP: 59.02 (+0.73), TAGS: 30.30 (+0.45), UAG: 21.09 (+0.09), FMAT: 28.92 (+0.27), AGF: 13.35 (+0.28), OIL: 12.01 (+0.34), MATL: 71.97 (+1.25), ONG: 25.61 (unch), BLNG: 34.06 (unch), JJE: 10.42 (+0.25), XLE: 82.04 (+1.70), JJA: 40.54 (+0.51), AGA: 25.56 (-0.39), USO: 19.62 (+0.44), DBE: 17.43 (+0.30), DBA: 23.57 (+0.21), RGRA: 18.94 (-0.07), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), FXZ: 32.53 (+0.29), ADZ: 33.50 (unch), RGRE: 16.73 (+1.23), USAG: 21.03 (+0.12), GLTR: 63.73 (+0.76), RJN: 3.98 (+0.09), SMN: 26.75 (-0.53), RJA: 7.09 (+0.08), DIRT: 36.61 (+0.42), FUD: 21.37 (+0.21), RGRP: 18.01 (+1.01), DBP: 38.44 (+0.36), WITE: 34.95 (+0.83), BRK.B: 148.34 (-1.45), BRK.A: 222,555.00 (-1,905.00), VAW: 112.81 (+1.05)
Energy Sector Rains On Bulls' Parade, But Skies May Clear Soon
Scott Martindale - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Dec 15, 4:15AM CST
Stocks have needed a reason to take a breather and pull back in this long-standing ultra-bullish climate, with strong economic data and seasonality providing impressive tailwinds -- and plummeting oil prices certainly have given it to them. But this...
IYK: 106.66 (-0.09), IYJ: 109.15 (+0.67), WLK: 66.58 (+1.58), IYH: 149.63 (+0.84), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), IYC: 142.85 (+0.77), AMGN: 153.48 (+0.30), ALK: 62.56 (-0.19), IYF: 90.01 (-0.04), UPS: 101.79 (+0.38), IYE: 46.47 (+0.95), XLV: 70.72 (+0.28), CELG: 115.88 (+0.16), VAL: 86.85 (-0.80), IYZ: 30.91 (+0.12), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), IDU: 113.30 (-1.71), PYZ: 55.47 (+0.36), IYT: 162.23 (+0.43), IYW: 107.68 (+0.94)
Bulls Revel In New Highs And Blue Skies, But Oil Introduces A Dark Cloud
Scott Martindale - Seeking Alpha - Mon Dec 08, 2:50PM CST
As everyone knows, stocks do not go up in a straight line, not even during the holidays. So although the future looks bright for U.S. equities as the major indexes continue to hit or challenge new highs, the market has been gasping for a breather to...
FDX: 176.47 (+0.17), IYK: 106.66 (-0.09), IYJ: 109.15 (+0.67), XTN: 106.48 (+0.70), IYH: 149.63 (+0.84), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), IYC: 142.85 (+0.77), IYF: 90.01 (-0.04), HNT: 55.97 (-0.43), IYE: 46.47 (+0.95), CNC: 118.18 (-0.01), IHF: 123.33 (-0.30), SWI: 50.55 (+0.79), IYZ: 30.91 (+0.12), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), SAVE: 79.32 (-0.80), IDU: 113.30 (-1.71), XLK: 42.65 (+0.27), SNDK: 82.81 (+0.51), IYW: 107.68 (+0.94)
Holiday Fever Takes Hold Of Stock Investors, But A Pullback Is Needed
Scott Martindale - Seeking Alpha - Mon Nov 24, 3:14PM CST
With warmer weather arriving to melt the early snowfall across much of the country, investors seem to be catching a severe case of holiday fever and positioning themselves for the seasonally bullish time of the year. And to give an added boost, both...
IYK: 106.66 (-0.09), IYJ: 109.15 (+0.67), XTN: 106.48 (+0.70), ACT: 285.37 (+3.71), IYH: 149.63 (+0.84), LSTR: 68.62 (-0.05), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), HAL: 44.19 (+1.42), IYC: 142.85 (+0.77), AMGN: 153.48 (+0.30), SOXX: 95.43 (+0.67), INTC: 34.36 (+0.23), IYF: 90.01 (-0.04), UPS: 101.79 (+0.38), IYE: 46.47 (+0.95), CELG: 115.88 (+0.16), AGN: 229.49 (+1.87), IYZ: 30.91 (+0.12), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), IDU: 113.30 (-1.71), TXN: 57.97 (+0.53), BBH: 122.45 (+0.86), IYW: 107.68 (+0.94), BHI: 64.31 (+1.93)
S&P 500 Weekly Earnings Update: Q3 '14 Earnings Were Strong; Q4 '14 Will Also Be Very Healthy (Despite Energy)
Brian Gilmartin, CFA - Seeking Alpha - Mon Nov 24, 6:28AM CST
Per Thomson Reuters, the “forward 4-quarter” estimate last week fell slightly to $126.48 from the previous week’s $126.64. The metrics as of 11/21/14’s close: SP 500: 2,063.50 P.E ratio: 16.3(x) PEG ratio: ...
XTL: 59.49 (+0.33), RXI: 89.58 (+0.50), KXI: 92.57 (-0.62), IYJ: 109.15 (+0.67), DBE: 17.43 (+0.30), XLB: 51.44 (+0.43), IYH: 149.63 (+0.84), IPS: 40.00 (-0.26), IPD: 39.17 (+0.18), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), FXU: 24.58 (-0.17), XLU: 45.17 (-0.70), IYF: 90.01 (-0.04), XLV: 70.72 (+0.28), IYZ: 30.91 (+0.12), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), XLK: 42.65 (+0.27), JJE: 10.42 (+0.25), XLI: 57.17 (+0.26), XLF: 24.43 (-0.02), IYW: 107.68 (+0.94)
Bulls Rule As Volatility Recedes And Investors Position For Holiday Cheer
Scott Martindale - Seeking Alpha - Mon Nov 10, 9:10AM CST
After displaying a classic V-bottom reversal to what turned out to be a quick and anemic attempt by the bears to bring about a real correction, bullish fervor is becoming contagious, especially as the traditionally strong holiday season approaches....
ACT: 285.37 (+3.71), LUV: 43.30 (-0.20), IYZ: 30.91 (+0.12), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), IDU: 113.30 (-1.71), AMAT: 24.12 (-0.02), JAZZ: 169.69 (+6.89), IYW: 107.68 (+0.94), FDX: 176.47 (+0.17), IYK: 106.66 (-0.09), IYJ: 109.15 (+0.67), XTN: 106.48 (+0.70), IYH: 149.63 (+0.84), LSTR: 68.62 (-0.05), SWKS: 81.85 (-0.57), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), IYC: 142.85 (+0.77), NXPI: 84.79 (-0.60), SOXX: 95.43 (+0.67), IYF: 90.01 (-0.04), IYE: 46.47 (+0.95), ADM: 48.10 (+0.66), ARRS: 26.68 (+0.41), PJP: 73.81 (+0.69), ALXN: 182.29 (+6.02)
Materials Sector Leading the Pack in Q3 Earnings Season: 3 ETFs in Focus - ETF News And Commentary
Sweta Killa - ZACKS - Thu Oct 30, 2:00PM CDT
These ETFs could be worth a look given that materials sector is the largest contributor to Q3 earnings growth so far.
XLB: 51.44 (+0.43), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), DD: 76.18 (-0.11), DOW: 49.44 (+0.29), VAW: 112.81 (+1.05)
Neutral Indicators And Mixed Reports, But Sector Rotation Model Is Bullish
Scott Martindale - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 10, 12:20AM CST
Volatility continues as the parade of mixed earnings and economic reports marches along amidst a backdrop of global unrest and economic uncertainties. This has led to a neutral near-term outlook for both the technical picture and fundamentals-based...
IYK: 106.66 (-0.09), IYJ: 109.15 (+0.67), IYH: 149.63 (+0.84), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), MCHP: 50.71 (+0.73), IYC: 142.85 (+0.77), AMP: 137.81 (+0.24), TDW: 30.01 (+1.45), TAN: 38.79 (+0.25), ALL: 71.46 (-0.11), IYF: 90.01 (-0.04), IYE: 46.47 (+0.95), KBWI: 69.42 (unch), IYZ: 30.91 (+0.12), FSLR: 48.84 (-0.58), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), IDU: 113.30 (-1.71), XSD: 85.30 (+0.53), IYW: 107.68 (+0.94), CODE: 35.99 (+0.03)
Material ETFs in Focus as Dollar Hits DuPont, Dow Chemical Q4 - ETF News And Commentary
Sweta Killa - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 03, 1:00PM CST
DuPont and Dow Chemical hit hard by a strong dollar putting materials ETFs in focus.
XLB: 51.44 (+0.43), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), DD: 76.18 (-0.11), DOW: 49.44 (+0.29), VAW: 112.81 (+1.05)
Volatility Continues As Earnings Reports Create Excitement And Despair
Scott Martindale - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Feb 02, 9:02PM CST
Volatility reigned in January on elevated volume as stock investors shifted their focus from global events to U.S. earnings reports, which have ranged from amazing (e.g., Apple) to crushing (e.g., Microsoft). Although the earnings reports have...
IYK: 106.66 (-0.09), BIIB: 391.66 (-0.45), CAVM: 62.86 (-0.55), IYJ: 109.15 (+0.67), KBWD: 25.26 (-0.02), IYH: 149.63 (+0.84), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), IYC: 142.85 (+0.77), IBB: 323.46 (+3.04), SMH: 56.39 (+0.33), IT: 81.53 (+1.64), IYF: 90.01 (-0.04), IYE: 46.47 (+0.95), STWD: 24.24 (-0.10), IYZ: 30.91 (+0.12), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), SUI: 66.58 (-0.57), IDU: 113.30 (-1.71), SHPG: 239.82 (+6.11), IYW: 107.68 (+0.94)
An Analysis Of 5 Materials ETFs
Aaron Barton - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Feb 02, 1:44PM CST
XLB: 51.44 (+0.43), RTM: 90.31 (+0.95), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), PYZ: 55.47 (+0.36), VAW: 112.81 (+1.05)
With The Fed Fading Into The Shadows, Investors Look Overseas For New Catalysts
Scott Martindale - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Jan 26, 1:50AM CST
Last week, the S&P 500 put an end to its streak of weekly losses, despite giving back some gains on Friday. Thursday provided the big catalyst, with the ECB's announcement of its bold new monetary stimulus plan. Investors were cheered and soothed...
AMBA: 50.71 (-4.46), IYK: 106.66 (-0.09), IYJ: 109.15 (+0.67), PCYC: 163.28 (+0.23), IYH: 149.63 (+0.84), SPG: 193.11 (-1.61), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), INCY: 75.94 (+0.28), IYC: 142.85 (+0.77), IBB: 323.46 (+3.04), IYF: 90.01 (-0.04), IYE: 46.47 (+0.95), KBWI: 69.42 (unch), IYZ: 30.91 (+0.12), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), PSI: 26.30 (-0.18), IDU: 113.30 (-1.71), PVTB: 34.98 (+0.18), IYW: 107.68 (+0.94), CODE: 35.99 (+0.03)
New Year Kicks Off With New Fears To Keep Investors On Edge
Scott Martindale - Seeking Alpha - Tue Jan 20, 4:47AM CST
As widely expected, the new year has begun with a lot of volatility on high trading volume, as investors fear more than just a mild correction to start out the year. Despite the strong fundamentals here in the U.S., there are plenty of dangers around...
IYK: 106.66 (-0.09), IYJ: 109.15 (+0.67), ACT: 285.37 (+3.71), IYH: 149.63 (+0.84), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), UNH: 109.44 (-0.40), PSA: 202.61 (-1.18), IYC: 142.85 (+0.77), SMH: 56.39 (+0.33), NXPI: 84.79 (-0.60), IT: 81.53 (+1.64), IYF: 90.01 (-0.04), IYE: 46.47 (+0.95), LUV: 43.30 (-0.20), JLL: 161.15 (+0.18), PPH: 67.69 (+0.60), IYZ: 30.91 (+0.12), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), IDU: 113.30 (-1.71), REM: 11.74 (+0.04), TYL: 116.28 (+1.36), IDXX: 159.08 (+1.72), IYW: 107.68 (+0.94)
Mining stocks sell off on gloomy global growth outlook
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Jan 14, 6:57AM CST
RTM: 90.31 (+0.95), XLB: 51.44 (+0.43), MXI: 59.44 (+0.75), FCX: 20.29 (+0.82), UYM: 53.97 (+1.01), SBM: 24.88 (unch), GRES: 27.30 (+0.43), FMAT: 28.92 (+0.27), BHP: 51.19 (+2.38), MATL: 71.97 (+1.25), SLX: 35.20 (+1.14), RIO: 49.37 (+2.22), X: 26.36 (+1.12), GUNR: 32.32 (+0.54), IRV: 21.25 (unch), CCXE: 26.27 (+0.47), CU: 17.35 (+0.60), NUE: 48.90 (+0.55), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), FXZ: 32.53 (+0.29), PICK: 15.75 (+0.35), COPX: 7.00 (+0.25), HAP: 35.36 (+0.59), SMN: 26.75 (-0.53), CRBQ: 40.87 (+0.92), VALE: 8.05 (+0.32), GNR: 46.15 (+0.69), PYZ: 55.47 (+0.36), XME: 29.95 (+0.63), VAW: 112.81 (+1.05)
Agribusiness ETFs in Focus on Monsanto's Mixed Q1 Earnings - ETF News And Commentary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jan 08, 11:00AM CST
Agribusiness ETFs are in focus following the release of the Monsanto earnings report.
XLB: 51.44 (+0.43), MON: 124.77 (+2.00), MOO: 55.44 (+0.51), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), VEGI: 27.48 (+0.33)
Bulls Close Out Another Solid Year With Expectation Of Further Gains But Higher Volatility In 2015
Scott Martindale - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Jan 06, 1:45AM CST
Another solid year for U.S. equities came to a close. But it's not like everyone is jumping up and down with enthusiasm, which is a good thing. With plenty of bogeymen in the closet and under the bed, there is little in the way of irrational...
IYK: 106.66 (-0.09), BERY: 34.98 (+0.03), HII: 125.12 (+1.02), IYJ: 109.15 (+0.67), XTN: 106.48 (+0.70), ACT: 285.37 (+3.71), WLK: 66.58 (+1.58), FTLS: 32.08 (+0.33), IYH: 149.63 (+0.84), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), HA: 18.72 (-0.31), IYC: 142.85 (+0.77), SOXX: 95.43 (+0.67), NXPI: 84.79 (-0.60), BRCD: 12.56 (+0.50), IYF: 90.01 (-0.04), IYE: 46.47 (+0.95), LUV: 43.30 (-0.20), IYZ: 30.91 (+0.12), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), IDU: 113.30 (-1.71), TYL: 116.28 (+1.36), VAW: 112.81 (+1.05), IYW: 107.68 (+0.94)
Fed's Patience Puts Bulls In A Hurry
Scott Martindale - Seeking Alpha - Tue Dec 23, 11:08AM CST
U.S. stocks found support once again last week and rallied on strong volume. Of course, the main catalyst was the FOMC policy statement on Wednesday that maintained its dovish language with a pledge of considerable time before raising the fed funds...
DEF: 38.91 (-0.11), NFO: 49.60 (+0.26), PNW: 65.13 (-1.81), UTHR: 151.11 (+3.59), ED: 63.92 (-1.69), IBB: 323.46 (+3.04), LUV: 43.30 (-0.20), IYZ: 30.91 (+0.12), LYB: 89.99 (+0.19), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), IDU: 113.30 (-1.71), IYW: 107.68 (+0.94), IYK: 106.66 (-0.09), IYJ: 109.15 (+0.67), IYH: 149.63 (+0.84), BCR: 175.38 (+0.50), IYM: 86.13 (+0.83), IYC: 142.85 (+0.77), NXPI: 84.79 (-0.60), FUTY: 29.25 (-0.39), IYF: 90.01 (-0.04), IYE: 46.47 (+0.95), PYZ: 55.47 (+0.36), SHW: 285.00 (+1.98), KNOW: 69.90 (+0.16)
Dessert Bells Ring: Warren Buffett Eats At Distressed Buffets
Andrew Hecht - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Dec 23, 5:07AM CST
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Energy Sector Rains On Bulls' Parade, But Skies May Clear Soon
Scott Martindale - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Dec 15, 4:15AM CST
Stocks have needed a reason to take a breather and pull back in this long-standing ultra-bullish climate, with strong economic data and seasonality providing impressive tailwinds -- and plummeting oil prices certainly have given it to them. But this...
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Bulls Revel In New Highs And Blue Skies, But Oil Introduces A Dark Cloud
Scott Martindale - Seeking Alpha - Mon Dec 08, 2:50PM CST
As everyone knows, stocks do not go up in a straight line, not even during the holidays. So although the future looks bright for U.S. equities as the major indexes continue to hit or challenge new highs, the market has been gasping for a breather to...
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Holiday Fever Takes Hold Of Stock Investors, But A Pullback Is Needed
Scott Martindale - Seeking Alpha - Mon Nov 24, 3:14PM CST
With warmer weather arriving to melt the early snowfall across much of the country, investors seem to be catching a severe case of holiday fever and positioning themselves for the seasonally bullish time of the year. And to give an added boost, both...
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S&P 500 Weekly Earnings Update: Q3 '14 Earnings Were Strong; Q4 '14 Will Also Be Very Healthy (Despite Energy)
Brian Gilmartin, CFA - Seeking Alpha - Mon Nov 24, 6:28AM CST
Per Thomson Reuters, the “forward 4-quarter” estimate last week fell slightly to $126.48 from the previous week’s $126.64. The metrics as of 11/21/14’s close: SP 500: 2,063.50 P.E ratio: 16.3(x) PEG ratio: ...
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Bulls Rule As Volatility Recedes And Investors Position For Holiday Cheer
Scott Martindale - Seeking Alpha - Mon Nov 10, 9:10AM CST
After displaying a classic V-bottom reversal to what turned out to be a quick and anemic attempt by the bears to bring about a real correction, bullish fervor is becoming contagious, especially as the traditionally strong holiday season approaches....
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Materials Sector Leading the Pack in Q3 Earnings Season: 3 ETFs in Focus - ETF News And Commentary
Sweta Killa - ZACKS - Thu Oct 30, 2:00PM CDT
These ETFs could be worth a look given that materials sector is the largest contributor to Q3 earnings growth so far.
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