Anthony Mirhaydari

Anthony Mirhaydari

InvestorPlace Market Strategist

Anthony Mirhaydari is founder of the Edge and Edge Pro investment advisory newsletters.

He is an independent investment columnist with work appearing at Investorplace, The Fiscal Times, CBS News MoneyWatch, MSN Money, Yahoo Finance, and Dow Jones MarketWatch. He started covering the markets and the economy in the media in 2008 in the midst of the greatest financial crisis in generations.

Previously, he was a senior research analyst with Markman Capital Insight, an advisory and money management firm, and a business consulting analyst with Moss Adams focusing on the financial-services industry.

Recent Articles

Health Care Stocks Are on the Move

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist

With stocks struggling this week after pushing into overbought territory -- and moving lower on Friday in reaction to the weak July employment report --…

Higher Prices Are Still Ahead For Stocks

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist

Equities were hit hard in early trading on Friday after the July employment report came in well below expectations: The economy lost another 131,000 jobs, worse than the consensus estimate of a 70,000 loss. The bulls decided it was time to pull in their horns and shares plunged.

Stock Market is Stronger Than it Looks

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist

According to the supply and demand measures maintained by Lowry Research, the price declines over the last few days have been the result of a decline in demand rather than a big increase in selling pressure. In other words, instead of a full frontal assault by the short sellers, stocks are falling because buyers decided to take a step back.

Stocks stall at decision point

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist

Stocks are slipping lower again on Wednesday with the NYSE Composite meeting resistance at its 200-day moving average -- the same level that stymied the bulls back in June. So is the rally that took stocks up 11.6% from the July 1 low over?

Yen Strength Suggests Stock Rally Ahead

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist

The Japanese Yen plays a unique role in the global financial markets: It's the funding currency of choice for hedge funds and other big time institutional traders. A combination of ultra-low interest rates and Japan's preference for a weak currency makes it the ideal currency in which to borrow.

Why Financial SPDR ETF Is a Buy – Bank Earnings Better Than You Think

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist

Mega banks JPMorgan (JPM), Citigroup (C), and Bank of America (BAC) have all reported better than expected earnings results -- only to be knocked to the ground by unimpressed investors. But here are the reasons the XLF ETF is a buy.

Stock Market’s Off Week – Is Another Correction for Investments Ahead?

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist

It's been a touchy week for stocks: From Monday's high, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has lost about -4%. So was that it? Just another dead-cat bounce within a downtrend measured from April's highs? Or is this just a temporary pullback within a new uptrend? So far, the evidence suggests the more optimistic scenario is playing out. And that makes the current dip a fantastic buying opportunity.

Plug into the Utility Sector and High Yield Dividend Stocks

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist

With all the market volatility of the base few weeks, investors can be forgiven for seeking safety in high yield dividend stocks. Assets like Treasury bonds and gold have done well, too. But stocks that offer high dividend yields are powerful investments. Pepco Holdings (POM) offers a 6.8% yield, First Energy (FE) with a 6.1% yield, and Duke Energy (DUK) with a 6% yield.

Housing Market and Homebuilders – Is Now the Time to Buy Home Stocks?

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist

What's up with housing stocks and homebuilders right now? With the governments homebuyer tax credit now expired and the economic recovery hitting something of a soft spot, many are worried what's next for the beleaguered housing market.

Simple Trading Strategies – Why the Bulls are Boss

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist

Simple trading strategies always point to the need for a little perspective. And although stocks, ETF funds and other investments have lost some of the momentum that have pushed them higher since the June 8 low, investors can see evidence that continue to point to the heavens. Trading strategies that favor simple answers would rule now is the time to buy stocks and invest for your retirement.

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