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The main question of bull or bear market has been answered quite loudly this week. BEAR!!! That is because we have spent 5 straight sessions in bear market territory, with the S&P 500 (SPY) dropping below 3,855. Now more investors are getting the memo and running for the exits at…

In last week's commentary, we noted that the S&P 500 (SPY) had been range-bound, but that "it may be prudent to pare back on risk and exposure" due to signs of weakness like rising credit spreads and a weakening growth outlook. However, I didn't anticipate the speed and intensity of…

The ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE: ARKK) has had a brutal year, falling more than 60% over the past 12 months compared to just a negative 2.5% total return for the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) in that same stretch.

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Just like bull markets breed excesses and complacency, bear markets do the same but in a different way. While it's an open question of whether or not the S&P 500 (SPY) is in a bear market, there's no doubt that certain parts of the market have been in a bear…

Over the last couple of weeks, we've increased our allocation of stocks. Last week and earlier this week, I was uncertain whether this was the correct move. But, the last 2 days of market action are validating those moves as the S&P 500 (SPY) finally seems to be commencing its…

The stock market (SPY) flirted with bear market territory last week before bouncing higher. However, this bounce feels different…like it might actually be the end of this downside scare. 40 year investment veteran Steve Reitmeister spells out the 2 main reasons that the bulls might be back in charge and…

10 Year Treasury rates have more than doubled since December to nearly 3% today. This is creating quite a stir as some investors believe this is a sign that the next bear market is soon upon us. To them I say…slow your roll! Let’s take an honest look at where…

The S&P 500 (SPY) enjoyed a second straight week in the plus column as the rally now has us closer to the all time highs than the previous lows. This is helping thaw investor sentiment with visions of more upside to come. However, before we read a eulogy for the…