A lot of folks believe electric-vehicle (“EV”) stocks are the “golden goose”… The world is adding more and more EVs every day. And as this long-term trend plays out, these people think every stock in the industry will grow into a big winner for investors. But as I noted in mid-December… that’s far from the …
The Experts Ignored It… But the Power Gauge Didn’t Read More »
Deutsche Bank upgraded its outlook for one retailer last Monday, just ahead of earnings… Why do analysts always try to time the market before earnings? It doesn’t seem like a smart bet to turn optimistic on this retailer today, either… Consumer debt is at an all-time high. And delinquencies are rising. Plus, the Federal Reserve …
This ‘Recession Proof’ Retailer Doesn’t Look So Hot Today Read More »
Several years ago, Marc Chaikin created a unique way to measure “relative strength”… It’s a proprietary formula. And at Chaikin Analytics, we don’t give away our secret sauce. But we clearly display this indicator on all the charts in the Power Gauge. It essentially shows the strength of a stock or exchange-traded fund relative to …
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On an average day, I use the Power Gauge to look at 100 different stock charts… It’s important to cover all the bases while hunting for the market’s best opportunities. And regular Chaikin PowerFeed readers know I’m a big fan of positive “relative strength” changes. That’s when a stock starts beating the S&P 500 Index …
I’ve asked myself the same question over and over in recent months… What the heck are they waiting for? I’m talking about Wall Street analysts. I like to pick on these analysts because… well, they kind of make it easy. How on Earth are these folks behind the curve so often on great fundamental stocks? …
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The “risk on” trade is back so far this year… Even after pulling back slightly over the past couple days, the S&P 500 Index is still up around 7% in 2023. And the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index is up roughly 14%. Being too “bearish” and sitting on the sidelines as stocks rally will hurt your …
Folks, the final days of big bear market rallies are dangerous… You can’t overreact and chase stocks that simply “look” to be breaking out. Instead, in bear markets, something else must be in your corner as well… The fundamentals need to back up the technicals. The key idea to remember in market environments like the …
Is Your Bullish Bet Just an Institutional Trader’s Game? Read More »
The U.S. dollar is the king of currency… It leads the global economy. And all other currencies depend on what’s happening with it. It’s easy to see this relationship in international transactions. Since the dollar is the world’s reserve currency, that’s how many of these deals are settled. Take the Taste America grocery store in …
When the U.S. Dollar Retreats, These Stocks Surge Read More »
It’s no secret to anyone that the technology sector is getting pummeled… But the worst might not be over yet. You see, one technical pattern keeps popping up on the tech sector’s chart. And it’s creating an ominous warning signal for this group of stocks. It gets worse… The tech sector as a whole isn’t …
PepsiCo (PEP) made its way into the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index five years ago… That might sound strange on its own. After all, Pepsi is a soft-drink maker. It doesn’t scream “mega-tech company” to anyone. However, the idea isn’t entirely outlandish. The Nasdaq is tech-heavy, but it’s not only tech stocks. With that said… something …
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