VIX

Markets Are Blissful as Trouble Mounts

While stocks seem blissful on the surface, a look at the surroundings and the action deep within the markets suggests trouble is building.

5 Biggest Risks Facing the Rally in Q3

For stocks in the S&P 500, so far it’s been a very good year. But what will the biggest stories in Q3 be, and will they threaten the bull?

6 Worries Shaking the Market

This historic stock market melt-up of the past few weeks has given way to a new bout of fear and uncertainty. Here are the concerns that have the bulls in retreat.

Insure Your Portfolio Before It Catches Fire

Before getting too wrapped up in the market's euphoria, ground yourself with these three troubling signs ... and consider hedging a portfolio bet or two.

How Far Can This Bull Run Before It Tops Out?

I expect my upside target to be reached in the latter part of June or July.

Stocks Can’t Be Stopped

Euphoria has taken hold, but investors should remember that every day stocks head higher, they're doing so in the face of historic warning signs.

Don’t Take on Extra Risk in This Sluggish Bull Market

The technical picture is positive, but volume and fear remain at very low levels.

S&P 500 Hits 1900 Landmark … But It Won’t Last

The S&P 500's record close on a Friday, heading into a potentially volatile weekend, is a sign of overconfidence that could result in a quick halt to this market celebration.

Why Is This Market So Boring?

Small caps and emerging-market stocks have wiggled hard, but the S&P 500 hasn't gone anywhere. That might have a lot to do with a hazy outlook in many corners.

Investors Shocked as Dow Jones Crashes Key Support Level

The Dow Jones Industrial Average just broke through its 50-day moving average, and given low volatility, it looks like investors aren't prepared in the least.

Search for Value in Market’s Most Troublesome Sectors

Tech and biotech have shown real progress in making solid bases from which they can move higher.

Initial VIX Pop Supports Bulls’ Case

Double-digit, single-session spikes often mean a downtrend has ended.

Trade of the Day: S&P 500 Volatility Index (VIX)

Both stocks and volatility behaved themselves last week, but don’t let bullish headlines lull you into a false sense of security

Be Prepared for the Next Surge in Volatility

Is another surge in stock market fear and volatility ahead? Will you be ready when it happens? Take a look here to see if you are prepared.

Why Employment Data Affects Stock And Bond ETFs Differently

Economic data points on unemployment and Obamacare caused stocks and bonds to react differently last week. Take a look at which sectors were most effected

Buy Biotech’s Burst Bubble… Just Not Quite Yet

Delay purchases unless several strong days of selling drive it to its 200-day moving average.

VIX Points to a Pause, Not a Correction

The docile volatility indicator could be telling us that a minor pullback is likely.

2 Factors that Argue for a March-April Rally

Strong historical stock market returns in March-April, together with a sub-14 VIX, argue for continued stock market gains in the next two months.

This Is Still Just a Much-Needed Correction

What we are experiencing is nothing more than a normal pullback following a race to new highs.