The Weekly Trend

In this week’s episode, David and Kevin discuss US Equities hangin’ around important levels, normal seasonality for election years and the strongest / weakest 6 months in a 12 month period. Kevin highlights developments in the bond and commodities markets. David touches base on investor behavior while Kevin brings up the importance of understanding your time frame. Many important topics and nugget...

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the continued sell off in equities. The Nasdaq and areas such as Tech have been the hardest hit over the last few weeks. Will that continue? Gold and Bitcoin continue to hold up well, even in the face of a rising US Dollar. 

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the first two-week correction in stocks since late October, the continued rise in Gold and base metals as a whole, and the big picture view from where we stand across all assets. 

In this week’s episode, David and Kevin discuss risk-on and risk-off signals from this market. They cover everything from US Equities, the resurgence of commodities (including precious metals, industrial, energy, and soft commodities), currencies, and the credit environment. You will want to tune in as Kevin and David make the case for a bullish Summer by highlighting an important development in E...

In this week's episode, Dave and Ian discuss Small Caps pushing higher, although they are still trying to participate on a relative basis. They also discuss metals and mining, Bitcoin, homebuilders, energy, and March seasonality. 

In this week’s episode, Ian and Kevin discuss momentum indicators on the S&P, the top performing sectors this week, some interesting areas of bonds, and weak performance continuing from clean energy. 

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the psychological impacts from the recent rally and how retail and institutional investors may have different approaches.

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the psychological impacts from the recent rally and how retail and institutional investors may have different approaches.

In this week’s podcast, David and Ian discuss the continued new highs from S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, the continued disbelief from market participants, and why Small Caps continue to point to a potential turn around. 

In this week’s podcast, David and Ian discuss why the recent rally seems so hated, another potential turn for Small Caps, and what developments could lead to a continued move upward. 

In this week’s podcast, David and Ian discuss the continued march higher in stocks, a relative rebound from Small Caps, and what to look out for in the coming weeks. Breadth has been light, but maybe not as bad as some have made it out to be. Foreign stocks continue to lag their US peers. And a strong rebound in Bitcoin. 

In this week’s podcast, David and Ian discuss current market trends, earnings reactions for some members of the Magnificent 7, and the ripple effects of a strong US dollar.

In this week's episode, Dave and Ian discuss highlights from the most recent Client First Lunch & Learn. They also discuss stocks reaching all time highs, semiconductors and other technology areas and whether they went too far too quickly. 

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the brand new all-time highs for S&P 500 and what that likely means for stocks going forward, both domestic and foreign. Mega Caps are still leading the way, with Small Caps struggling. Is a repeat of 2023 on the horizon?

In this week’s podcast, David and Ian discuss the quiet week in equities and the loud week in the ETF world. Three of the four major indices continue to sniff around previous highs. What does the Bitcoin ETF mean for retail investors and the industry as a whole? Main themes from 2023 have carried on to 2024, despite the fourth quarter trends. 

In this week’s podcast, David and Ian discuss events from 2023, a potential shift from Value to Growth, and important levels on the major indices to be in mind for early 2024.

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the continued strength in equities and bonds, as well as cryptocurrencies. The VIX continues to dwindle lower, along with High Yield Spreads and the US Dollar, all solid tailwinds for the market as a whole.

In this week's episode, David rides solo and highlights the continued market expansion we saw this past week. In addition, he touches base on new all-time-highs for several important areas. Finally, the evidence he highlights for continued market expansion is intriguing!

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the strong move in stocks that we saw in November, and another potential rebound in Small Caps. Gold is moving to all-time highs at $2100/ounce. Also, what are the implications of a VIX below 13?

In this week's episode, Ian discusses the flat week in stocks, with big moves in other places such as the US Dollar and Crude oil prices. Stocks remain healthy, with rates potentially rolling over for the intermediate term. Semis outperform, but are joined by a surprise move in Banks. The Russell 2000 continues to find buyers when needed, but there is still a bit of work to do.

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the recovery of old leaders (Tech, Nasdaq) and the lagging once again of Small Caps. Rates and Dollar remain flat. Semis and FAANG names remain near the top. Will the breadth thrusts lead to a substantial move? The table has been set, but we need some more guests at the party.

In this weeks episode, Ian and Kevin discuss the strong rally in both stocks and bonds, a potential breakdown in the Dollar, and the biggest movers of the week, including Homebuilders, Crypto stocks, and foreign stocks. 

In this week’s episode, David and Kevin discuss major indices moving below important levels, international equities, potential areas of risk-off behavior, market correlations and the US dollar, Bitcoin, and recent movements in commodities. 

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss some topics covered at the quarterly Lunch and Learn, the psychological aspects of recency bias, and various relationships within the bond arena. Stocks took another tumble this week, with the S&P 500 near important support. Interest yields continue to climb, with the 10/2 Yield Curve also making new highs. 

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the continued uncertainty in equity markets. While we should see a ‘seasonal swoon’ around the corner, there is still little evidence that it will come this year. Gold may be perking up yet again, along with a few other metals and commodities.