[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] Once again, we are seeing stocks struggle whenever the Dollar catches a bid. But not all hope is lost for bulls, as various semiconductor stocks continue to hold up well. Uranium is another sector that is keen on further gains, although their does appear to be some rising risks on the interest rate front.

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] -extreme call buying is driving orderflow -CPI and Fed Fund Probabilities -Big banks, questionable earnings -will markets get a dose of reality SPX Expected Move – -last week – 60.67 (5-day expected move) -next week – 54.02 (4-day expected move)

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] In today’s video, we discussed upcoming bank earnings. We also considered a decline in earnings as an indication of low lending and therefore low growth.

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] This week may not have started with high volatility, but it could end the week that way. That’s because we’ll have key inflation data – the Consumer Price Index (CPI) – Thursday morning and once the dust settles there, we’ll have major financial stocks report earnings on Friday morning. Here’s your plan of action as we get ready to trade, hedge, and act on any surprises these reports or stocks give us.

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] Stocks are consolidating near their all-time highs, but the Dollar is attempting to stage a rebound after pulling back for a couple months. Does this signal more weakness in stocks, or could we be on the precipice of a new macro regime whereby stocks rally with the Dollar?

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] The S&P 500 posted a nice one-day rally on Monday as we await key inflation data and bank earnings by the end of the week. Is this the beginning of the next leg of the late 2024 rally or is this just the relief rally that will soon end. Let’s see what the volatility markets are telling us. (AMZN, MU, NVDA, INTC, MSFT, AMZN, SKX, XBI).

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] —volatility starved animals beware —economic data challenges rate cut logic —bonds are fading —FED speak is going to get dangerous —AAPL slippage —lack of correlation is disconcerting SPX Expected Move — –last week — 51.73  (4-day expected move) –next week– 60.67  (5-day expected move)

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] In today’s video we dive into jobs data looking the number of people employed, unemployed and with multiple jobs. We discuss jobs data as an indication of future monetary policy from the Fed. We also look at TSLA, BYD, COST, WMT and the homebuilders for potential trade setups.

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] With the market falling from highs, how are stock prices shaping up to begin 2024? Let’s look at three plays that should benefit by the market outlook in the coming months. (FXI, JETS, GLD, IYR, XLE, XOM)

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] With the exception of the Dow, stocks are down hard to begin the new calendar year. We’re seeing nice strength stem from the healthcare sector, which is being driven by a breakout to new all-time highs by Amgen (AMGN). Both Bitcoin and Ethereum made new highs too, but was that confirmation of the bull trend, or an exhaustion move that could lead to a more meaningful reversal?