Michael A. Gayed

Michael A. Gayed

Michael A. Gayed is the Publisher of The Lead-Lag Report, an award winning market research service that provides risk signals, high yield ideas, macro observations, and more. He is the author of five award-winning research papers on market anomalies and investing. Michael was an active contributor to MarketWatch for a number of years and has been interviewed on CNBC, Bloomberg, and Fox Business, as well as the Wall Street Journal Live for his unique approach to interpreting market movements.

Michael earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree with a double major in Finance & Management at NYU Stern School of Business. Michael became a CFA Charterholder in 2008.

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Recent Articles

A Government Shutdown Could Force ‘The Flippening’

By Michael A. Gayed

A potential government shutdown is on the horizon. If it happens, what will it mean for the stock market? Let's take a look.

Stock Market Crash Alert: Brace Yourself for ‘The Flippening’

By Michael A. Gayed

Brace yourself for a potential stock market crash if the Flippening gets underway. Here's what investors need to know.

AMC Stock Warning: Be Prepared for the AMC Story to Become a Horror Movie

By Michael A. Gayed

AMC stock continues to captivate investors despite its financial challenges. A credit event could end that story for good.

Student Loan Repayment Can Break the Housing Market

By Michael A. Gayed

Student loan repayment is set to start in October and consumers could be in for a shock. So could the housing market.

The Cannabis Stocks Dream Looks More Like a Nightmare. Stay Cautious.

By Michael A. Gayed

Cannabis stocks have been heating up in 2023 but regulatory risks remain. Stay cautious in the near term but bullish in the long term.

Warning: Junk Debt Is Threatening to Rock the Stock Market Right Now

By Michael A. Gayed

Credit spreads are narrowing and junk debt looks extra risky. Investors should be worried here about a credit event... or worse.

Stock Market Crash Alert: The Fed Is Killing Zombies

By Michael A. Gayed

The Fed is on a hunt to kill zombie companies... but other small-cap stocks could suffer. Brace yourself for a stock market crash.

Stock Market Crash Alert: We’re on the Verge of a Major VIX Spike

By Michael A. Gayed

Multiple factors point to an upcoming spike in the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX). This in turn could help trigger a stock market crash.

Even Elon Musk Can’t Justify Tesla Stock’s Sky-High Valuation

By Michael A. Gayed

Elon Musk is a visionary who has powered Tesla to new heights. However, savvy investors should stay on the sidelines with TSLA stock now.

Meta Platforms Stock Can Stay ‘Magnificent’

By Michael A. Gayed

Meta Platforms has a lot going for it right now. Here's why META stock is the most magnificent of the "Magnificent Seven" stocks.

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