Will Taper Talk Bring Heavy Volatility?

The Fed spoke and the market listened. The Fed starting taper talks has given the market jitters. Volatility has picked up. Here's what to look for nextā€¦

A Sell-off, Retail Earnings, and the Fed - what's Ahead

Today was a volatile session for stocks as retail names including Home Depot (HD), Lowe's (LOW), and others sold off sharply along with the broader market where equity indexes were down 1% today. The week ahead has added volatility from additional key earnings releases and the Federal Reserve's annual meeting and speeches this week so…

Healthcare Rallies to Steal the Show

Stocks reverse and hit new highs led by healthcare. In today's update we look at unusual options activity in key stocks and sectorsā€¦

Are Markets Stalling a Sign of Risks to Come?

Realized Volatility is DEAD --SPY vs QQQ--implied vol 50% higher in the QQQ--bizarre when Bonds move more than indices Volume is DEAD--SPUZ think is x-mas break!--gamma risk continues to mount--bonds volumes still rockin' means this...--retail trade is down and out SPX Expected Move--last week EM-- 48.34--next week-- 49.97 expected move

SP500 Breaks New High on Worrisome Volume and Internals

If you only see the headlines, you'll likely celebrate the positive news of another new high in the stock market. However, take a quick look beneath the headline and you'll be shocked to learn that new high was made on extremely weak volume and internals which should give you pause. In tonight's video, Corey highlights…

When Will this Indecision in Markets End?

The ball of risk at these levels continue to get tighter and tighter. Here are the key stocks and sectors to watch to find out when this market indecision will endā€¦

Tech Stocks Split with Financials as SP500 Extends New Highs

As has been the case, it wasn't all bullish today, despite the SPX (SP500, SPY) creeping to another new all-time high on the strength of financial stocks. The weakness came from the technology sector (NASDAQ and QQQ with XLK) as bonds and yields are coming back into focusā€¦

Commodities SKID as Biotech and EVs Bid

Gold and oil see red as biotech and EVs were bid strongly (QS, PLUG, FCEL). The option activity points to a potentially volatile week in Biotech (MRNA, CLOV, NVAX) and EV names as the RSI indicator for the S&P 500 is sitting at an extreme levelā€¦

Will Bonds Redefine Equity and Index Markets?

ā€”the range that defines the SP500---back to all-time highs?ā€”allocation issuesā€”Employment Situationā€”Bonds tankā€”Financials explode on higher ratesā€”CPI is coming --Back to Bond Dynamics Financials Running Amok!ā€”Goldman Sacksā€”Discover Card Financialā€”Morgan Stanley SPX Expected Move--last week EM-- 65.00--next week-- 48.34 expected move

A Sneak Attack to All Time Highs

In another "blink and you miss it" moment, the broader SP500 and NASDAQ along with SPY and QQQ crept once again to a new all time high but it really did feel far more like a sneak than an outright strong attack. Nevertheless, behind those headlines you'll hear about, the Russell 2000 (IWM) remains weak…