Seasonal patterns suggest another strong month for stocks. Any substantial pullbacks in these semiconductor stocks may present good opportunities.
Technical signals in some of the S&P's strongest stocks indicate now is a high-risk time to buy.
Seasonal strength means good opportunity in select oil and gas stocks as winter melts into spring.
Overbought conditions suggest the start of a long-overdue correction.
Recent deterioration in the short-term technical outlook means now more than ever, investors must take decisive action to lock in recent gains.
Since 2009, trading volume has withered as exchange-traded funds have exploded. Is this where all the money is going?
While economic news could trigger a correction, the mid-term trend for small-cap stocks remains positive.
That's great news for the ETF business, but it may be a warning for investors that it's time to get out.
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