August 26, 2009 Despite low volume and the somewhat tepid response to a bundle of excellent reports and Bernanke's reappointment, the market continues to seek higher levels.
March 5, 2009 Even with the major indices down more than 50%, there appears to be no bottom yet in sight.
December 1, 2008 From a sentiment standpoint, investors continue to place a built-in ask on the market, showing more willingness to sell into any strength than to buy.
October 16, 2008 The deployment of the bailout plan will have a lasting effect on many areas of the economy. There will be winners (and losers), and so, investors need to understand how the new law will impact their portfolio. Specifically, which sectors will do well given the intervention, and which sectors will suffer?
August 27, 2008 Stocks rise and fall for so many different reasons, it's nearly impossible to predict exactly what will happen. Truly confounding is when a stock plummets on what would be interpreted by most to be good news. Case-in-point: Big Lots, Inc. (BIG).