S&P 500 Index Equal Weight Guggenheim (RSP) 82.16 $RSP
Futures flat as quiet week continues
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Feb 27, 6:30AM CST
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
Futures edge higher as earnings reports continue to pour in
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 26, 6:11AM CST
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
U.S. futures inch lower after day of records
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 25, 4:13AM CST
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
Futures mark time ahead of Yellen
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 24, 5:56AM CST
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
U.S. futures little changed before Yellen testimony
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 24, 3:49AM CST
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
Futures dip to start week; Yellen on tap Tuesday
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Feb 23, 6:22AM CST
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
Investment Strategy Outlook
Robert W. Baird & Co. - Seeking Alpha - Sun Feb 22, 1:40AM CST
By William Delwiche, CMT, CFA, Investment Strategist Seasonals Now Neutral, But Overall Evidence Still Bullish Highlights: • Rate Hike Priced In, But May Not Emerge • Economy Finding Higher Gear? • Elevated Valuations...
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
Use Your Illusion I: CAPEX Spending And S&P Sales Growth
Adam Zingg, CFA - at Seeking Alpha - Sat Feb 21, 5:48AM CST
SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96)
Futures and global markets little-changed
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Feb 20, 6:08AM CST
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
Futures edge higher as earnings reports pour in
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 19, 6:21AM CST
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
Winter 2015 Snapshot Of Expected Future S&P 500 Earnings
Ironman at Political Calculations - Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 19, 5:37AM CST
Every three months, we take a snapshot of the expectations for future earnings in the S&P 500. As we'll show you today, expected earnings per share for the S&P 500 throughout 2015 have plummeted from the levels that Standard and Poor had ...
SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96)
Futures flat ahead of housing starts, FOMC minutes
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 18, 6:19AM CST
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
2014 Vs. 2015
Bespoke Investment Group - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 18, 12:18AM CST
The S&P 500 got off to a rough start to the year with a 3% decline in January. The index has been straight up in February, though, and it's now up roughly 2% on the year. Where have we seen this action before? Well, last year got off to a very...
SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96)
Wall Street's Calling The Sheep: Buy The Dip Now, Join The Slaughter Later
David Stockman - Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 17, 4:20PM CST
Yes, indeed. They bought the dip again, nudging the S&P 500 to another "record close". This time the magic number was 2097 and its represented a tiny gain of 0.3% from the last record close, which was 2090 on December 29th. Needless to...
TZA: 10.81 (+0.16), TNA: 85.63 (-1.38), SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SMLL: 131.78 (unch), SRTY: 27.87 (+0.41), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TWOK: 73.23 (-0.26), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), TWM: 37.14 (+0.36), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), URTY: 99.31 (-1.59), VTWO: 97.91 (-0.49), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), EWRS: 45.58 (-0.37), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), RWM: 14.97 (+0.06), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), UWM: 94.38 (-0.89), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), IWM: 122.58 (-0.67)
Greece ignored; futures point to opening gains
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 17, 6:12AM CST
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
Selling The Market Short
The Intercollegiate Finance Journal - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Feb 16, 4:08PM CST
Short selling of Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 shares reached a three-year high in August of 2008, only a month before the infamous Wall Street crash. The act of short selling stocks involves the sale of borrowed securities, generating a profit...
SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96)
Why U.S. Equities Could Continue Trending Higher
Andrew Sachais - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Feb 16, 1:12AM CST
SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), IWM: 122.58 (-0.67), XLU: 45.23 (-0.05)
Weighing The Week Ahead: Will Bottoming Energy Stocks Support The Market Breakout?
Jeff Miller - Seeking Alpha - Sun Feb 15, 1:19AM CST
Stocks show continuing strength, testing the top of the recent trading range and making new highs. The sector rotation has favored "risk on" despite rather soft economic data. At the heart of this anomaly is the energy trade. In a...
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), XLF: 24.35 (-0.09), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), XLE: 79.02 (-0.35), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), XLY: 75.97 (-0.10), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
Stocks poised for upbeat trading day
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Feb 13, 6:10AM CST
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
S&P 500 Approaching New Highs
Bespoke Investment Group - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Feb 13, 1:52AM CST
After another rally today, the S&P 500 is now just 5 points below its prior all-time highs reached at the end of December. As shown below, the index and six of ten sectors are now in overbought territory, with Consumer Discretionary leading the...
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), VOOG: 104.21 (-0.42), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), FTA: 44.79 (-0.05), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), IVE: 94.48 (-0.24), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), SPYG: 100.66 (-0.36), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), RPV: 55.34 (-0.01), IVW: 116.31 (-0.46), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), SPYV: 102.49 (-0.15), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), VOOV: 90.84 (-0.22), RPG: 83.21 (-0.12)
Futures flat as quiet week continues
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Feb 27, 6:30AM CST
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
Futures edge higher as earnings reports continue to pour in
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 26, 6:11AM CST
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
U.S. futures inch lower after day of records
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 25, 4:13AM CST
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
Futures mark time ahead of Yellen
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 24, 5:56AM CST
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
U.S. futures little changed before Yellen testimony
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 24, 3:49AM CST
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
Futures dip to start week; Yellen on tap Tuesday
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Feb 23, 6:22AM CST
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
Investment Strategy Outlook
Robert W. Baird & Co. - Seeking Alpha - Sun Feb 22, 1:40AM CST
By William Delwiche, CMT, CFA, Investment Strategist Seasonals Now Neutral, But Overall Evidence Still Bullish Highlights: • Rate Hike Priced In, But May Not Emerge • Economy Finding Higher Gear? • Elevated Valuations...
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
Use Your Illusion I: CAPEX Spending And S&P Sales Growth
Adam Zingg, CFA - at Seeking Alpha - Sat Feb 21, 5:48AM CST
SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96)
Futures and global markets little-changed
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Feb 20, 6:08AM CST
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
Futures edge higher as earnings reports pour in
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 19, 6:21AM CST
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
Winter 2015 Snapshot Of Expected Future S&P 500 Earnings
Ironman at Political Calculations - Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 19, 5:37AM CST
Every three months, we take a snapshot of the expectations for future earnings in the S&P 500. As we'll show you today, expected earnings per share for the S&P 500 throughout 2015 have plummeted from the levels that Standard and Poor had ...
SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96)
Futures flat ahead of housing starts, FOMC minutes
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 18, 6:19AM CST
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
2014 Vs. 2015
Bespoke Investment Group - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 18, 12:18AM CST
The S&P 500 got off to a rough start to the year with a 3% decline in January. The index has been straight up in February, though, and it's now up roughly 2% on the year. Where have we seen this action before? Well, last year got off to a very...
SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96)
Wall Street's Calling The Sheep: Buy The Dip Now, Join The Slaughter Later
David Stockman - Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 17, 4:20PM CST
Yes, indeed. They bought the dip again, nudging the S&P 500 to another "record close". This time the magic number was 2097 and its represented a tiny gain of 0.3% from the last record close, which was 2090 on December 29th. Needless to...
TZA: 10.81 (+0.16), TNA: 85.63 (-1.38), SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SMLL: 131.78 (unch), SRTY: 27.87 (+0.41), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TWOK: 73.23 (-0.26), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), TWM: 37.14 (+0.36), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), URTY: 99.31 (-1.59), VTWO: 97.91 (-0.49), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), EWRS: 45.58 (-0.37), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), RWM: 14.97 (+0.06), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), UWM: 94.38 (-0.89), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), IWM: 122.58 (-0.67)
Greece ignored; futures point to opening gains
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 17, 6:12AM CST
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
Selling The Market Short
The Intercollegiate Finance Journal - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Feb 16, 4:08PM CST
Short selling of Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 shares reached a three-year high in August of 2008, only a month before the infamous Wall Street crash. The act of short selling stocks involves the sale of borrowed securities, generating a profit...
SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96)
Why U.S. Equities Could Continue Trending Higher
Andrew Sachais - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Feb 16, 1:12AM CST
SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), IWM: 122.58 (-0.67), XLU: 45.23 (-0.05)
Weighing The Week Ahead: Will Bottoming Energy Stocks Support The Market Breakout?
Jeff Miller - Seeking Alpha - Sun Feb 15, 1:19AM CST
Stocks show continuing strength, testing the top of the recent trading range and making new highs. The sector rotation has favored "risk on" despite rather soft economic data. At the heart of this anomaly is the energy trade. In a...
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), XLF: 24.35 (-0.09), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), XLE: 79.02 (-0.35), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), XLY: 75.97 (-0.10), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
Stocks poised for upbeat trading day
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Feb 13, 6:10AM CST
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 111.30 (-1.49), SDOW: 18.92 (+0.27), DOG: 22.69 (+0.10), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), DXD: 20.65 (+0.20), QQXT: 41.95 (+0.06), SQQQ: 25.20 (+0.32), DIA: 181.19 (-0.82), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), QID: 35.38 (+0.31), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), QQEW: 44.62 (-0.01), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), QQQE: 66.40 (+0.01), DDM: 139.97 (-1.22), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), QLD: 150.06 (-1.32), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), QQQ: 108.40 (-0.48), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), PSQ: 56.38 (+0.26), UDOW: 148.68 (-2.16)
S&P 500 Approaching New Highs
Bespoke Investment Group - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Feb 13, 1:52AM CST
After another rally today, the S&P 500 is now just 5 points below its prior all-time highs reached at the end of December. As shown below, the index and six of ten sectors are now in overbought territory, with Consumer Discretionary leading the...
SPUU: 146.63 (-0.93), VOOG: 104.21 (-0.42), SPLX: 32.35 (-0.16), SPXU: 34.69 (+0.35), UPRO: 141.04 (-1.41), FTA: 44.79 (-0.05), SPY: 210.66 (-0.72), EPS: 73.13 (-0.15), IVE: 94.48 (-0.24), SPXL: 93.37 (-0.96), RWL: 41.86 (-0.06), SPYG: 100.66 (-0.36), SFLA: 180.57 (unch), RSP: 82.16 (-0.15), SH: 21.18 (+0.07), SSO: 134.15 (-0.84), IVV: 212.21 (-0.70), RPV: 55.34 (-0.01), IVW: 116.31 (-0.46), BXUC: 299.86 (unch), VOO: 193.20 (-0.67), SPYV: 102.49 (-0.15), SDS: 20.79 (+0.15), BXUB: 201.74 (unch), VOOV: 90.84 (-0.22), RPG: 83.21 (-0.12)
