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As Market Digests Inflation, Fed News, Don't Lose Sight of the Positives

Everything is in interpretation. One great example of this is when Kentucky Fried Chicken started expanding to China in the 1980s. They tried in earnest for a literal translation to Mandarin of their famous slogan: “It’s Finger Lickin’ Good!”, but instead it came out more like “Eat Your Fingers Off!” That doesn’t exactly scream ‘delicious’…unless you’re a cannibal, writes Jason Bodner, editor at Navellier & Associates.

Jason Bodner

MARKETS

ONEO: A "Smart Beta" Fund Focused on Momentum Stocks

I recently introduced the SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF (ONEV), a multi-factor smart beta fund that focused largely on low volatility stocks. Today, I want to introduce you to one of its cousins, another multi-factor smart beta fund with a different core value set: one focused on momentum, the SPDR Russell 1000 Momentum Focus ETF (ONEO), notes Jim Woods, editor of The Deep Woods.

Jim Woods

ETFs

Tickers: ONEV, ONEO

The MoneyShow Market Minute for September 20, 2023

The early action on “Fed Days” like this one doesn’t matter much, since it’s likely to change once we get the news later. But for now, stocks and Treasuries are modestly higher while crude oil is giving back a bit of its recent gains. The dollar, gold, and silver are flattish.

Mike Larson

MARKETS

Tickers: CART, ARM

Despite Inflation and Strike Headwinds, Markets Look Solid

Investors had a lot of headwinds to contend with in the week just passed, from hotter-than-expected readings from two of the three closely followed monthly inflation reports, to a United Auto Workers (UAW) strike at key plants for each of the three US automakers, and the growing likelihood of a US government shutdown by month end, notes Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA Research.

Sam Stovall

MARKETS

New Platforms, Apps Help Retail Investors Grow Their Wealth

Over the past few years, we've witnessed a significant shift in the world of investing, as retail investors have taken center stage. This transformation has been made possible by a new wave of companies that are using technology to empower individuals to invest like never before. In this article, I’ll introduce you to some of these innovative companies that are reshaping the landscape of retail investing, writes Konstantin Rabin of LearnFX.

Konstantin Rabin

MARKETS

Tickers: HOOD

A Trend No One Is Talking About

Is this the world’s most important trend that no one is talking about, asks JC Parets of AllStarCharts.com.

JC Parets, CMT

MARKETS

The MoneyShow Market Minute for September 19, 2023

Stocks finished flat yesterday...and they’re starting off flat today. Gold and silver are up just a tad, while the dollar and Treasuries are lower. Crude oil is the real show-stealer, however, rising in the early going (again).

Mike Larson

MARKETS

Tickers: ARM, CART, OIH, XLE

Weakest Breadth Reading in Months

Equities are suffering. Most stocks are breaking lower daily. In fact, our data signals the weakest breadth reading in months, states Lucas Downey of Mapsignals.com.

Lucas Downey

MARKETS

Storm Clouds on the Horizon?

Technology bears stepped up on Friday against all odds, states Jon Markman, editor of Strategic Advantage.

Jon Markman

MARKETS

Tickers: KLAC, LRCX, NVDA, ADBE

SPY: The Primary Trend Remains UP, so Don't Get Shaken Out

The stock market has been volatile. It’s been moving up or down primarily in reaction to interest rates and the economy. But the technicals remain bullish, and that’s why we still recommend the S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), write Mary Anne and Pamela Aden, editors of The Aden Forecast.