In the wake of the Fed decision to begin reducing its balance sheet, speculation abounds. Pundits of all stripes are speculating about what this will do to interest rates, the economy, and the stock market. The answer is easy. Nothing. Those commenting often make two types of mistakes – omitting important data and using pop […]

With soft housing data last week and higher interest rates expected, it is a good time to ask: Is the housing rally over? Last Week Recap The big economic news last week was the Fed policy decision and guidance. Friday’s announcement of the Amazon purchase of Whole Foods grabbed the headlines. Attorney General Sessions’ Senate […]

Our Stock Exchange is all about trading. Each week we do the following: Discuss an important issue for traders; Highlight several technical trading methods – including current ideas; Feature advice from top traders and writers; and, Provide a few (minority) reactions from fundamental analysts. Our goal is to be both educational and fun. We welcome […]

Friday’s eye-opening decline in the strongest gainers for 2017 has many people wondering: Is it time for new market leadership? Last Week Recap The big news last week was the Comey hearing and speculation about what it meant. Markets have not been reacting to the political news, but it still commands media attention. CNBC provided […]

The Stock Exchange highlights the results from different technical trading methods. We also provide contrast, and often dissent, from a fundamental analyst. While the methods sometimes agree, our emphasis is on trading. Review Our last Stock Exchange took up an important question – how to deal with a losing trade. Any trader who has not […]