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U.S. Stocks Continue To Lead
16 February 12 03:08 PM | Brian Dightman

Since the October bottom U.S stocks have led the charge higher. Not only when compared to International stocks, but other asset classes as well. In the chart below we see U.S. stocks are back to their August highs. International stocks, however, remain...

Filed under: Commodities, S&P 500, Credit Crisis, International Stocks, U.S. Stocks, Bull Market

Greece on the Brink
16 January 12 01:21 PM | Brian Dightman

On Friday the 13 th global investors received two pieces of disturbing news. S&P downgraded nine of the 17 countries in the euro zone, including AAA rated France, and Greece was unable to get private bond holders to renegotiate terms. The posturing...

Filed under: World Economy, S&P 500, IMF, Developed Markets, Credit Crisis, Risk Management, U.S. Bonds

Headlines & Market Similar to 2008
16 December 11 07:49 AM | Brian Dightman

Are investors facing an environment eerily reminiscent of 2008? The news out of Europe could easily be compared to U.S. housing and mortgage headlines in 2008 and the technical action of stock prices looks similar. Is it possible we are entering a "here...

Filed under: Exchange Traded Funds, S&P 500, Agriculture, Bear Market, Emerging Markets, Credit Crisis, Secular Markets

Ideas for Investors on Potential EMU Deterioration
11 November 11 09:03 AM | Brian Dightman

The fabric of the EMU is seriously frayed and could tear. Volatility in global stocks has been very high recently signaling uncertainty by investors. In additional to the European debt issues, the U.S. Super Committee results and the woefully slow and...

Filed under: Inflation Data, World Economy, Gold, Cash, Credit Crisis, Dividends, U.S. Bonds

Is this a good time to buy stocks?
12 September 11 08:28 AM | Brian Dightman

After a roller coaster ride this summer investors want to know what the fall is likely to bring for the stock market. No one knows for sure but the following technical and fundamental data provides some clues. From a technical perspective a great deal...

Filed under: S&P 500 Earnings, Industrial Metals, Credit Crisis, Leading Economic Indicators, Risk Management, Biotech

Market Signals Rally Confirmation
20 July 11 12:58 PM | Brian Dightman

Stocks confirmed an uptrend on Tuesday's strong rally. We have seen other rallies fizzle recently so it may be short lived but the market appears to be showing signs of wanting to move higher. As earnings season shifts into gear many reports are beating...

Filed under: World Economy, S&P 500 Earnings, Buy & Hold, Bear Market, Credit Crisis, Stock Leadership

Economic Policy Reset
25 February 11 08:38 AM | Brian Dightman

You may recall early in the Obama administration Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, offering a "reset" button to Russian leaders regarding U.S. diplomatic efforts. I would like to ask the administration, are you ready to offer the American...

Filed under: World Economy, Crude Oil, Emerging Markets, Credit Crisis, The Fed

Looking Ahead to 2011
12 January 11 02:23 PM | Brian Dightman

After successfully avoiding a double dip recession in 2010, the U.S. and much of the global economy is still working through a credit contraction that is likely to take several more years to complete. Personal and public debt is at unsustainable levels...

Filed under: World Economy, Credit Markets, Credit Crisis, Business Cycle

Good Time To Hedge Investments
16 August 10 09:53 AM | Brian Dightman

Since the credit crisis started U.S. investors have been warned to prepare themselves for an extended period of sub-par returns based on lower economic growth from investment luminaries like Bill Gross of Pimco. There is little doubt we are in a very...

Filed under: Inflation Data, World Economy, S&P 500 Earnings, Credit Crisis, Secular & Cyclical Markets, Hedging Strategies

Debt, Earnings & The Euro
18 May 10 10:46 AM | Brian Dightman

Stock markets have come under pressure recently as concerns over debt levels of governments around the world take center stage. Policy makers are at a difficult juncture. They must support global economic growth or risk losing much-needed tax revenue...

Filed under: World Economy, S&P 500 Earnings, IMF, Credit Crisis, Cyclical Markets

Interest Rates Jump On Weak Treasury Auction
24 March 10 01:46 PM | Brian Dightman

A sharp jump in interest rates took place today amid concerns over sovereign debt in Europe and a weak auction for U.S. Treasuries. Markets may be signaling concern over swelling government deficits, a problem that could get worse if the current economic...

Filed under: Inflation Data, Credit Markets, Credit Crisis, Income Investing, Risk Management

Earnings & The Economy
05 May 09 11:18 AM | Brian Dightman

We are well into Q1 earnings season; overall earnings are down about 35% but many firms are beating lowered targets. We are also starting to see forward guidance improve, a signal to some the worst may be behind us. So far it appears cost cutting has...

Filed under: S&P 500 Earnings, Investors Business Daily, Global Banks, Bear Market, Credit Crisis, Leading Economic Indicators, Stock Leadership

Partial Profits and Toxic Debt
24 March 09 04:06 PM | Brian Dightman

Markets made the most of the details released Monday on how the government plans to deal with toxic debt at banks. The new information helped continue the rally started March 9th. The action overall, however, is suspect. Consider the following: The rally...

Filed under: Inflation Data, World Economy, Credit Markets, Global Banks, Credit Crisis, Leading Economic Indicators, U.S. Real Estate, Risk Management

Fiscal Stimulus, Stocks, & Interest Rates
19 January 09 01:52 PM | Brian Dightman

Many market commentators are hoping for a stock market rally as the Obama Administration takes the helm of our great country. And for good reason, a roughly $850 billion dollar fiscal stimulus could be just the shot in the arm the U.S. economy needs....

Filed under: TED SPREAD, S&P 500 Earnings, Energy, Global Banks, Metals and Mining, Developed Markets, Credit Crisis, Leading Economic Indicators

Important Week Ahead
30 November 08 05:24 PM | Brian Dightman

As the month of November came to a close stocks rallied and in the process gain 19% in the last 5 trading days to close down only 7.5% for the month. November 21st kicked the rally off but the day ended with Nasdaq volume falling 4%, generally not the...

Filed under: Inflation Data, World Economy, Bear Market, Credit Crisis, Leading Economic Indicators, U.S. Real Estate, Stock Leadership

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