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The Short Report (04-17-2024)
2 days ago by Alfonso Depablos @ All Star Charts

From the Desk of Steve Strazza @Sstrazza When investing in the stock market, we always want to approach it as “a market of stocks.” Regardless of the environment, there are always stocks showing leadership and trending higher. We may have to look harder to identify them depending on current market conditions. But there are always […] The post The Short Report (04-17-2024) appeared first on All Star Charts.

Semiconductors Are at CRITICAL Level!
3 days ago by StockCharts TV @ StockCharts.com YouTube Channel

April 17, Final Bar host David Keller, CMT welcomes guest Danielle Shay of Simpler Trading. Danielle speaks to the downside rotation for the QQQ, SMH, and leading growth stocks, including why the $210 level is so crucial for the SMH. David highlights the recent downswing for Bitcoin, the resilience of AMZN, and key levels for earnings names including UAL, JBHT, and CSX.Danielle Shay's chart of support levels for SMH - https://schrts.co/yXaxiUSd🧐 Dave's "Mindful Investor" ChartList is a powerful FREE resource https://schrts.co/TTCbWDpE👀 See what better financial charting can do for you!Start your FREE 1-month trial today at https://stockcharts.com👍🏻 If you enjoyed this video be sure to hit the THUMBS UP.✅ If you found value, consider SUBSCRIBING to our channel and ring the bell so you never miss a new video! Subscribe here: https://tinyurl.com/wvet7qj 📈00:00 Welcome to the Show!01:22 Market Recap: S&P 500 ETF (SPY), Consumer Discretionary (XLY), Consumer Staples (XLP)09:...

HOW I GOT STARTED WITH INVESTING #InvestingForBeginners #LearnToInvest
3 days ago by Akil Stokes (Trading Coach at Tier On... @ Trading Coach Podcast

HOW I GOT STARTED WITH INVESTING

Warning Signs of Worsening Market Conditions
3 days ago by StockCharts TV @ StockCharts.com YouTube Channel

April 17, Your Daily Five host Dave Landry has switched from bullish to cautious as one of the longest winning streaks of Landry Light has come to an end. The market and sectors are switching from uptrend to downtrend proper order! He shares an update to his TFM 10% System for the "Ps and Qs" - showing how a simpler version of the system shows promise. It's not all bad news though, we could be due for a bounce basis the $VIX action and how commodities like Gold and Oil could provide buying opportunities soon.👀 See what better financial charting can do for you!Start your FREE 1-month trial today at https://stockcharts.com👍🏻 If you enjoyed this video be sure to hit the THUMBS UP✅ If you found value, consider SUBSCRIBING to our channel and ring the bell so you never miss a new video! Subscribe Here: https://tinyurl.com/wvet7qj00:00 Intro00:36 S&P 500 ($SPX)01:49 Bow Tie Proper Order ($SPX)02:49 Volatility Index ($VIX)05:15 S&P 500 ($SPX) & ($VIX)06:30 TFM 10% System ($SPX)...

4th Look at Local Housing Markets in March; California Home Sales Down 4.4% YoY in March
3 days ago by Calculated Risk @ Calculated Risk

Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: 4th Look at Local Housing Markets in March; California Home Sales Down 4.4% YoY in March A brief excerpt: The NAR is scheduled to release March existing home sales tomorrow, Thursday, April 18th at 10:00AM ET. The consensus is for 4.20 million SAAR, down from 4.38 million in February. Housing economist Tom Lawler expects the NAR to report sales of 4.23 million SAAR for March. ... <img alt...

Fed's Beige Book: "Economic activity expanded slightly"
3 days ago by Calculated Risk @ Calculated Risk

Fed's Beige BookOverall economic activity expanded slightly, on balance, since late February. Ten out of twelve Districts experienced either slight or modest economic growth—up from eight in the previous report, while the other two reported no changes in activity. Consumer spending barely increased overall, but reports were quite mixed across Districts and spending categories. Several reports mentioned weakness in discretionary spending, as consumers' price sensitivity remained elevated. Auto spending was buoyed notably in some Districts by improved inventories and dealer incentives, but sales remained sluggish in other Districts. Tourism activity increased modestly, on average, but reports varied widely. Manufacturing activity declined slightly, as only three Districts reported growth in that sector. Contacts reported slight increases in nonfinancial services activity, on aver...

LA Port Traffic Increased Year-over-year in March
3 days ago by Calculated Risk @ Calculated Risk

Container traffic gives us an idea about the volume of goods being exported and imported - and usually some hints about the trade report since LA area ports handle about 40% of the nation's container port traffic. The following graphs are for inbound and outbound traffic at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in TEUs (TEUs: 20-foot equivalent units or 20-foot-long cargo container). To remove the strong seasonal component for inbound traffic, the first graph shows the rolling 12-month average. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTSYRwDvc9c1pDdLK-eE3scu3dfcMWBl0QLkdsOQKdibFldYunrErhXpYVfvg0KGuJuMy0jYH_aLJiAFU2WcKq8kHV6Y-14CNglaEDHTYsgUJz9v-1ecJ2v_hTdX0W4o91MQghP65H81NGO5hzKU2bewvwLfxvnvWLx2KtuGuP3aipr26pRRs4/s1035/PortRollingMar2024.PNG" style="margi...

Hot Corner Insider Weekly Strategy Session – April 17, 2024
3 days ago by David @ All Star Charts

This is the video recording of the April 17, 2024, Hot Corner Insider Weekly Strategy Session.   The post Hot Corner Insider Weekly Strategy Session – April 17, 2024 appeared first on All Star Charts.

How to build confidence in your trading
3 days ago by Michael Martin @ MartinKronicle

Watch this video on YouTube The best way to build confidence in your process is to do the same thing every day. If you try to come in and be scalper one day swing trader, another day long-term trend follower another day, you’re really all over the place. And I really look at those trading […] The post How to build confidence in your trading first appeared on MartinKronicle. The post How to build confidence in your trading appeared first on MartinKronicle.

So, It Seems Like I Missed Something  
3 days ago by Steve Sosnick @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

I’ve often joked that I really should make it a point to buy VIX calls before I go on vacation because the stock market tends to have a bout of volatility when I’m away.

Second Quarter Equity Outlook: Winner Takes Most
3 days ago by John Osterweis @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

Industry consolidation has become commonplace over the past few decades, making scale a critical factor when we evaluate which companies are best positioned to compete.

Let’s Get Real with Real Estate Investing
3 days ago by Cassidy Clement @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

Getting started in real estate investment can be a lot more complex than it seems. What type of property are you looking for? How much money do you want to invest? Who will manage the property?  Riley Adams, Founder and CEO of WealthUp joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

Fed Chairman Powell and the Great Inflation Indecision
3 days ago by Michele Schneider @ See It Market

In Tuesday’s presser with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, he basically said what he typically says. And it sounds like he expects ‘higher for longer’ with interest rates, but perhaps maybe not as risks remain to economy… and then again inflation is too sticky. Here are some of my thoughts on the overall macro and […] The post Fed Chairman Powell and the Great Inflation Indecision appeared first on See It Market.

‘Fundamentally Unfair:’ Tesla Board Chair Urges Shareholders To Vote Again On Elon Musk’s Voided Pay Package
3 days ago by Anan Ashraf @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

EV giant Tesla, Inc is calling for its shareholders to vote once again on CEO Elon Musk’s invalidated pay package, worth $47 billion at current stock price levels.

Two Consumer Stocks With Unusual Earnings Reporting Dates
3 days ago by Mike Zaccardi @ See It Market

The following research was contributed to by Christine Short, VP of Research at Wall Street Horizon. Q1 earnings season is in full swing. We’ve already seen mixed results from major companies in the Financials sector, and concerns have been on the rise regarding macro conditions elsewhere. Not only was the March CPI report on the hot […] The post Two Consumer Stocks With Unusual Earnings Reporting Dates appeared first on See It Market.