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Will Stock Market Gains Hold?
16 June 09 04:43 PM | Brian Dightman

As the pattern of global economic data of less negative numbers continues, a shift may be taking place in asset pricing. Two possible reasons among many: 1) Asset prices are taking a break from the rapid appreciation realized since March 2) Economic data...

Filed under: Commodities, S&P 500, Crude Oil, China, developed markets, emerging market stocks

Stock Stimulus & Bond Bailout
02 March 09 11:59 AM | Brian Dightman

The Obama presidency is off and running and since taking office I believe the administration has provided enough details to help me position my near-term strategy. By most accounts, the United States has systemic problems in its economy that have been...

Filed under: Managed Futures, Commodities, Oil and Gas Exploration and Production, Energy, Crude Oil, alternative energy, clean energy, emerging market stocks, income investing

Stocks Under Increasing Pressure
21 June 08 03:56 PM | Brian Dightman

WORLD MARKETS Both domestic and international stocks have started another leg down and appear headed for a test of the March lows. Unlike previous weeks of selling, current market leaders recently suffered sharp declines. Commodities are one of the few...

Filed under: Commodities, Inflation Data, Oil and Gas Exploration and Production, Credit Markets, agribusiness, water, metals and mining, alternative energy, clean energy

Credit Markets, Commodities, U.S. Factory Data & Stocks
04 June 08 02:12 PM | Brian Dightman

If you have been following the credit market mess you probably saw the news yesterday that Lehman Brothers may need to raise more cash. That is really no surprise to people following credit market developments. I posted on the subject May 23rd. Strength...

Filed under: Commodities, NASDAQ 100, S&P 500, Investors Business Daily, Credit Markets, Global Banks, Agriculture

Commodities & Related Industry Performance
10 May 08 02:57 PM | Brian Dightman

After three straight weekly gains, it is not surprising stock markets suffered losses last week. It still remains to be seen whether we have started a sustainable rally; how the S&P 500 moves relative to its 200 day moving average may shed light on...

Filed under: Commodities, ETF, Exchange Traded Funds, India, Oil and Gas Exploration and Production, XOP, Energy, Exchange Traded Notes, Industrial Metals, S&P 500, IBD, Coal, Precious Metals, ETN, Crude Oil, China, Steel, Investors Business Daily

Playing Defense
15 March 08 05:03 PM | Brian Dightman

Even after Friday’s sell-off the S&P only closed down 0.40% for the week. We are still above the March 10th low and volume didn’t surge on Friday in response to the Bear Stearns warning. Tuesday’s massive rally attempt is till intact, but it won’t...

Filed under: Managed Futures, Commodities, International Bonds