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From the Absurd to the Ridiculous: When Fundamentals Don't Matter
STOCKS

If you think the VIX is signaling a stock market top, you're wrong

By Simon Maierhofer
Feb 3, 2017 8:42 AM EST
With Market Volatility Up, Why Is the Benchmark VIX ETF Down?
INVESTING

Choppy waters: Smart money bets on a jump in the volatility index

By Simon Maierhofer
Jan 26, 2017 2:06 PM EST
Trump Policies to Ignite Earnings Recovery, Stock Prices in 2017
STOCKS

Why 2017 isn't the year to kill the long-in-the-tooth stock bull

By Simon Maierhofer
Jan 18, 2017 2:36 PM EST
Is Your Broker a Trusted Adviser or Just Another Salesperson? Finance Industry Wants It Both Ways
INVESTING

This popular indicator bombed this year; don't ignore it in 2017

By Simon Maierhofer
Dec 31, 2016 3:20 PM EST
Stock Futures Lower With Dow's Record Streak Under Threat Again
OPINION

Volatility spike delivers best-case scenario for stock bulls

By Simon Maierhofer
Sep 13, 2016 2:59 PM EDT
The PowerShares QQQ, New High Last Week, While Diamonds and Spiders Face Downgrades
OPINION

Great news! 2016 bear market not happening. Here's why

By Simon Maierhofer
Mar 4, 2016 11:08 AM EST
Winter Storm Jonas Aftermath: FEMA Considers Plan to Tighten Disaster Funds Faucet
OPINION

Here's why a dismal January in the markets is bad news for stocks in 2016

By Simon Maierhofer
Feb 5, 2016 11:39 AM EST
George Soros Sees Britain Reaching an Economic Tipping Point that Could Reverse Brexit Decision
OPINION

Here's why you should ignore the doomsday prophets

By Simon Maierhofer
Jan 10, 2016 12:15 PM EST
FreightCar America Among Slim Deep-Value Pickings
STOCKS
SPYTLTIYR

10 ETFs to Love or Hate When Interest Rates are on the Rise

By Simon Maierhofer
Dec 27, 2015 10:15 AM EST
Market Volatility Is About to Increase -- Will You Be Ready?
OPINION

With Liquidity Drying up, Is This Bull Market Ready to End?

By Simon Maierhofer
Dec 8, 2015 12:28 PM EST
European Markets Fall as More Corporate Earnings Hit
OPINION

Stock Market Liquidity Indicator Turns Negative for First Time Since 2009

By Simon Maierhofer
Nov 4, 2015 8:58 AM EST
Three Stocks Poised to Rally Off Double Moving Average Support
OPINION

It's Crunch Time for the S&P 500 as It Hits a Key Level

By Simon Maierhofer
Oct 22, 2015 1:42 PM EDT
Even Gold Prices Get Pounded During Shock Stock Market Pullback
OPINION
GLD

Gold's Covert Run Surprises Experts, but Is Likely to Continue

By Simon Maierhofer
Oct 15, 2015 4:19 PM EDT
April 22 Premarket Briefing: 10 Things You Should Know
OPINION
CBOE

Risk of a Stock Market Selloff Is High, CBOE Skew Index Shows

By Simon Maierhofer
Oct 13, 2015 9:32 AM EDT
ViaSat (VSAT) Stock Closed Down on Q4 Earnings Miss
OPINION

Are Stocks in for a Repeat of 2007?

By Simon Maierhofer
Sep 28, 2015 11:46 AM EDT
What You Can Learn From Stock Market's Rally Over the Past Year
OPINION

S&P 500: What's on Tap for the Rest of 2015? 6 Reasons to Expect a Rally

By Simon Maierhofer
Sep 22, 2015 12:35 PM EDT
European Stocks Slide, Bond Rally as Investors Trim Risky Bets
OPINION

Investment Advisers Say Bull Market Is Over, but Should You Listen?

By Simon Maierhofer
Sep 16, 2015 8:23 AM EDT
Market's Animal Spirits Roar: Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap (Thursday 1/11/18)
OPINION

What Makes This Bull Market So Resilient?

By Simon Maierhofer
Aug 14, 2015 10:11 AM EDT
Inevitable Automation of the Fund Management Industry Is Upon Us
OPINION

Why It's Not Time to Sell the S&P 500 Just Yet

By Simon Maierhofer
Jul 31, 2015 12:29 PM EDT
What You Can Learn From Stock Market's Rally Over the Past Year
OPINION
SPY

4 Reasons the S&P 500 Could Drop 20% This Summer

By Simon Maierhofer
Jun 18, 2015 8:45 AM EDT
Stocks Claw Back From Depth of Brexit Despair
OPINION
DIASPY

Is the Bull Market Coming to an End?

By Simon Maierhofer
May 27, 2015 8:17 AM EDT
Darling Ingredients Massive Cup and Handle Breakout Underway
OPINION

Do Not Ignore this Alarming S&P 500 Chart -- But Don't Panic!

By Simon Maierhofer
May 6, 2015 1:22 PM EDT
FOMC Set the Bar Low for a Rate Hike, Manulife Economist Greene Says
OPINION

10 ETFs to Buy (or Short) When the Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates

By Simon Maierhofer
Apr 29, 2015 11:08 AM EDT
Molina, Zayo Insiders Are Dumping Stock Into the New Year: Stock Whisperer
OPINION

S&P 500 Approaching Do or Die Point for Breakout or Breakdown

By Simon Maierhofer
Apr 22, 2015 2:38 PM EDT
6 Stocks That Will Get a Boost From a Trump Tax Cut
OPINION

VIX Volatility Index Triggers Rare Opportunity to Buy for Quick Gains

By Simon Maierhofer
Mar 25, 2015 9:43 AM EDT
John Sculley Suggests Several Ways to Improve the Apple Watch
OPINION
AAPL

Will Apple Overcome the Curse of the Dow Jones Industrial Average?

By Simon Maierhofer
Mar 18, 2015 8:51 AM EDT
Pearson Plummets on Lower Guidance; Other Publishers Offer Better Investment Opportunities
OPINION

Will Excessive Optimism Sink Stocks? The Market May Be Poised for Correction

By Simon Maierhofer
Mar 10, 2015 12:30 PM EDT
Will Yamana Gold (AUY) Stock Be Helped By Rising Gold Prices?
OPINION
GLD

3 Charts Explaining Why Gold Isn't a Good Bet Right Now

By Simon Maierhofer
Feb 19, 2015 9:30 AM EST
What to Do Tax-Wise in January to Make Sure You're on the Right Track
OPINION
DIAGLDIVV

How to Pick the Best ETFs for Taxes for Your Portfolio in 2015

By Simon Maierhofer
Feb 12, 2015 2:44 PM EST
Lundin Petroleum Celebrates New North Sea Find by Announcing Break Up
OPINION

3 Reasons Crude Oil Will Continue Its Massive Winter Rally

By Simon Maierhofer
Feb 4, 2015 9:00 AM EST
Spring Brings Rosy Prospects for Euro
OPINION
FXEULEURR

Buy Euro: EU Currency Appears Set for Multi-month Rally

By Simon Maierhofer
Jan 27, 2015 1:50 PM EST
10 ETFs to Buy and Sell in the Wake of European Central Bank QE
OPINION
EWGEZUFEZ

10 ETFs to Buy and Sell in the Wake of European Central Bank QE

By Simon Maierhofer
Jan 23, 2015 8:53 AM EST
Inevitable Automation of the Fund Management Industry Is Upon Us
OPINION
DBCFXEGLD

Five Insider Tips for Analyzing Which ETFs to Invest In

By Simon Maierhofer
Jan 14, 2015 4:10 PM EST
3 Totally Legal Tips That Will Help You Trade Like an Insider
OPINION

3 Totally Legal Tips That Will Help You Trade Like an Insider

By Simon Maierhofer
Jan 7, 2015 9:47 AM EST
10 Best ETFs to Add to Your Investment Portfolio in 2015
OPINION
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10 Best ETFs to Add to Your Investment Portfolio in 2015

By Simon Maierhofer
Dec 16, 2014 9:20 AM EST