Volatility is a Rockin

Markets-–Highs to lows and back again!–Two sided market action!–Bond volatility–Nasdaq gets downright squirrelly Credit markets have severe issues—repo troubles resurface—swap volatility flyin’ The Tesla Effect—run from the ARKK!—XLY Reversing the rotation-—Financials are ready to feel the wrath of bonds!—Energy likely going down with banks Will volatility subside?—Correlation to the downside still elusive—dollar rallying—bonds and rates SPX Expected Move–last week EM– 124.68–next week– 99.57 expected move

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Target These Key Levels as the Market Pullback Continues

We’re finally getting a long-overdue deeper pullback against this relentless up-trending market but how far should we be looking? In tonight’s video, Corey highlights key simple targeting levels as initial (first) targets should the pullback we’re seeing develop into something more substantial. What are the levels and what are the top market cap stocks saying? Find out in tonight’s featured video…

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Bond Selling Strikes Fear into Equity Markets

The S&P’s are off by 52 handles, the Nasdaq is down by almost 400 and there was another 3% selloff in tech but it’s bond selling that you need to be focused on.  Tune in to tonight’s video as Don explains how bond selling is striking fear in the equity markets….

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Stocks Start March on a Rocky Start

It’s a new month in 2021 and stocks are again back to mixed outcomes. While some tech stocks continue to slide lower, some key financial stocks are strengthening. In tonight’s video update, Corey highlights key retail stock names and upcoming earnings as well as details recent price action in Gold and Oil along with the broader equity market…

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A Pivotal Moment for Markets?

The Bond Debacle—rising rates—YCC—bond volatility—impact if bonds rally or sell off The Rotation Game Goes On—selling was not met with correlation—tech, financials, energy, Russell—will correlation grip hold?—can markets move forward without high correlation and capitulation? Expansion of Volatility—vol futures, where’s backwardation?—VVIX–Selling Gold, Oil SPX Expected Move–last week EM– 74.11 (95.56 actual move)–next week– 124.68 expected move -Do NOT Step in front of this Move-Know your aggregate risk and you best be comfortable with it!

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Volatility Spikes! Your Updated Plan of Attack

Stocks continued a sharp pullback today, but bonds did as well with new lows developing after multiple down days in a row. In tonight’s video update, Corey quickly updates the broader market, bonds, TSLA, and other key factors in play as we go into Friday and the weekend…

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Today’s Scan for Key Stocks Stronger than the Market

Though the SP500 pulled back lower today, some key stocks outperformed the market to make new 52-week highs, and in some cases, new all-time highs. In tonight’s video, Corey highlights these key stocks and then discusses broader money flow in the markets, including quick comments on Crude Oil (/CL), Gold (/GC), and Bonds in play…

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Higher Rates are Taking a Toll on Markets

A tale of two markets. Today tech got rocked as money flowed out of them into financials, energy, and airline stocks. Higher rates is good for financials up until a point. What happens when rates reach a breaking point? Find out what to look for in this evenings video…

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