S&P 500 Index

‘Sell in May and Go Away’: The REAL Story

"Sell in May and go away" makes for a catchy headline, but the long-term average returns for the May-September period are deceptive. Find out how often it really pays to sell in May. More

“Don’t Fight the Fed” Has Never Been So True

The Fed's Treasury purchases can have a major impact on daily trading. Here are a few examples of how it played out in April. More

This Bull Is ‘the Real Deal’

Once the "sell in May" crowd exits the market, I expect stocks to continue the march north. More

Selling in May Could be a Bad Strategy This Year

With the major indices inching to new highs, a correction may not occur until mid-summer. More

S&P 500 Returns to the Record Books — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Tech stocks helped lead a broader market rally Monday that pushed the S&P 500 to a new high of 1593.61. More

Market’s Malaise Clouds Short-Term Trend

Stay long but don't chase the big breakouts of last week. More

Trade of the Day: General Motors (GM)

Markets have turned right back around to march up, so options traders should shift to a more bullish focus. I've got an undervalued call option to get you started. More