In this week's episode, Ian and Kevin discuss breadth and the continued thin nature of this market. They also touch on sector relative strength, metals and miners, the Yen, and the U.S. Dollar.By Kevin Firari

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the continued strength from Tech and Semis, the potential breadth flush, and weakness overseas.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s episode, Ian and Kevin discuss the continued dominance from large cap tech names like AAPL and MSFT, while discussing the relative underperformance from the rest of the sectors. They also cover the recent performance of international areas, how bonds are starting to show signs of life, the US Dollar, and Japanese Yen.…

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the continued opportunity cost of owning Small Caps, lack of risk parity in Treasuries, the trade weighted dollar, credit spreads, sector analysis, and market breadth deterioration.By Kevin Firari

In this week’s episode, David and Kevin discuss Nvidia earnings and stock split announcement, other recent stock splits, Dow Theory and divergences, semiconductor seasonality, recent market performance, and the holiday weekend.By Kevin Firari

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the solid rebound in equities and metals, including Gold and Copper. Interest rates find likely support for a move higher. What is a ‘weight of the evidence’ approach? And a potential summer return for Tech and Mega Caps.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the volatile week in stocks, what’s holding up underneath the surface, and why relying on headline data for market moves may not be the best choice.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s episode, David and Kevin discuss US Equities hangin’ around important levels, normal seasonality for election years and the strongest / weakest 6 months in a 12 month period. Kevin highlights developments in the bond and commodities markets. David touches base on investor behavior while Kevin brings up the importance of understanding…

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the continued sell off in equities. The Nasdaq and areas such as Tech have been the hardest hit over the last few weeks. Will that continue? Gold and Bitcoin continue to hold up well, even in the face of a rising US Dollar.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the first two-week correction in stocks since late October, the continued rise in Gold and base metals as a whole, and the big picture view from where we stand across all assets.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s episode, David and Kevin discuss risk-on and risk-off signals from this market. They cover everything from US Equities, the resurgence of commodities (including precious metals, industrial, energy, and soft commodities), currencies, and the credit environment. You will want to tune in as Kevin and David make the case for a bullish Su…

In this week's episode, Dave and Ian discuss Small Caps pushing higher, although they are still trying to participate on a relative basis. They also discuss metals and mining, Bitcoin, homebuilders, energy, and March seasonality.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s episode, Ian and Kevin discuss momentum indicators on the S&P, the top performing sectors this week, some interesting areas of bonds, and weak performance continuing from clean energy.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the psychological impacts from the recent rally and how retail and institutional investors may have different approaches.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the psychological impacts from the recent rally and how retail and institutional investors may have different approaches.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s podcast, David and Ian discuss the continued new highs from S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, the continued disbelief from market participants, and why Small Caps continue to point to a potential turn around.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s podcast, David and Ian discuss why the recent rally seems so hated, another potential turn for Small Caps, and what developments could lead to a continued move upward.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s podcast, David and Ian discuss the continued march higher in stocks, a relative rebound from Small Caps, and what to look out for in the coming weeks. Breadth has been light, but maybe not as bad as some have made it out to be. Foreign stocks continue to lag their US peers. And a strong rebound in Bitcoin.…

In this week’s podcast, David and Ian discuss current market trends, earnings reactions for some members of the Magnificent 7, and the ripple effects of a strong US dollar.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week's episode, Dave and Ian discuss highlights from the most recent Client First Lunch & Learn. They also discuss stocks reaching all time highs, semiconductors and other technology areas and whether they went too far too quickly.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the brand new all-time highs for S&P 500 and what that likely means for stocks going forward, both domestic and foreign. Mega Caps are still leading the way, with Small Caps struggling. Is a repeat of 2023 on the horizon?By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s podcast, David and Ian discuss the quiet week in equities and the loud week in the ETF world. Three of the four major indices continue to sniff around previous highs. What does the Bitcoin ETF mean for retail investors and the industry as a whole? Main themes from 2023 have carried on to 2024, despite the fourth quarter trends.…

In this week’s podcast, David and Ian discuss events from 2023, a potential shift from Value to Growth, and important levels on the major indices to be in mind for early 2024.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the continued strength in equities and bonds, as well as cryptocurrencies. The VIX continues to dwindle lower, along with High Yield Spreads and the US Dollar, all solid tailwinds for the market as a whole.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week's episode, David rides solo and highlights the continued market expansion we saw this past week. In addition, he touches base on new all-time-highs for several important areas. Finally, the evidence he highlights for continued market expansion is intriguing!By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the strong move in stocks that we saw in November, and another potential rebound in Small Caps. Gold is moving to all-time highs at $2100/ounce. Also, what are the implications of a VIX below 13?By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week's episode, Ian discusses the flat week in stocks, with big moves in other places such as the US Dollar and Crude oil prices. Stocks remain healthy, with rates potentially rolling over for the intermediate term. Semis outperform, but are joined by a surprise move in Banks. The Russell 2000 continues to find buyers when needed, but there…

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the recovery of old leaders (Tech, Nasdaq) and the lagging once again of Small Caps. Rates and Dollar remain flat. Semis and FAANG names remain near the top. Will the breadth thrusts lead to a substantial move? The table has been set, but we need some more guests at the party.…

In this weeks episode, Ian and Kevin discuss the strong rally in both stocks and bonds, a potential breakdown in the Dollar, and the biggest movers of the week, including Homebuilders, Crypto stocks, and foreign stocks.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s episode, David and Kevin discuss major indices moving below important levels, international equities, potential areas of risk-off behavior, market correlations and the US dollar, Bitcoin, and recent movements in commodities.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss some topics covered at the quarterly Lunch and Learn, the psychological aspects of recency bias, and various relationships within the bond arena. Stocks took another tumble this week, with the S&P 500 near important support. Interest yields continue to climb, with the 10/2 Yield Curve also making new hi…

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the continued uncertainty in equity markets. While we should see a ‘seasonal swoon’ around the corner, there is still little evidence that it will come this year. Gold may be perking up yet again, along with a few other metals and commodities.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the imminent bounce needed (and received) in stocks this week, the continued rise in interest rates, and the “defenseless” defensive sectors.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss momentum divergences, what the 18-month consolidation means for the Russell 2000, and Gold potentially entering another intermediate term downtrend.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the weak Seasonality in September and the directional amplification of October. In addition, the highlight the year-to-date returns of most stocks in comparison to the S&P 500. Extensive coverage is given to the most recent breakdown in Treasuries and potential impacts of weak credit going forward.…

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss important levels (areas of interest) on the trade-weighted dollar, trade-weighted yen, long-term treasuries, volatility (VIX), home construction (ITB), Semiconductors, Energy, Apple, and more. While risk-on measurements such as CCC credit spreads and junk bond/intermediate bond ratios remain positive, s…

In this week’s episode, Ian and Kevin discuss the S&P and Nasdaq remaining within its recent range, while the Russell 2000 is failing to keep up. They also discuss how large cap tech is still pulling a large amount of the weight, with energy starting to participate more. Also, Oil above $85, the continuing rise of the U.S. Dollar and what that mean…

In this week's episode, Dave and Ian discuss work by Louis Spector on Dollar strength and weakness. They also discuss ongoing market weakness including, Q4 2021 necklines, international areas, and sector performance in August.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week's episode, Dave and Ian discuss overhead supply, seasonal performance, international equities, the VIX, and other important price levels within the market.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s episode, Dave discusses the importance of 16000 on the NYSE composite as well as the normal nature of corrective markets this time of year. He also touches base on important developments in international equities, rates, and the US Dollar.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week's episode, Dave and Ian discuss the continued uptrend in stocks and the important 4600 price area for the S&P 500. They also discuss the bearish engulfing candle witnessed Thursday and how the Dow continues to move higher.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this weeks episode, David and Ian discuss the continued rally in stocks, what we could see moving forward over the next few weeks, and the relatively strong areas of the market.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week's episode, Dave and Ian discuss maintaining trade above 4180 and the 200 DMA for the S&P 500. They also discuss the strongest and weakest performing sectors in June, AAPL and MSFT, Homebuilders, and how many charts are showing potential moves out of multi-year bases.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this weeks episode, David and Ian discuss the continued rally in equities, important levels to watch on the major indices, and what we can expect over the coming months.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s episode, Dave, David, and Kevin discuss the end of the bear market, recent improvements in breadth and participation, the relationship between small caps and tech, equal weight versus cap-weighted indices, and which international areas are still showing strength.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s episode, Dave and Ian discuss the S&P 500 finally moving back above 4180 and the bullish breadth that developed on Friday. Both US bonds and foreign stocks continue to struggle. While the Nasdaq 100 has lead for a few months now, we certainly could see rotation back into Small Caps.By David Zarling, Ian McMillan

On this weeks episode, David and Ian discuss the up and down week and that we may be close to confirming a break above the infamous 4180 level. Nasdaq and Growth stocks continue to lead. International stocks have fallen off recently. Treasuries have also moved out of their range to the downside, as rates begin to rise again. Have a wonderful Memori…