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Feb 05 2022

Two Ways To Spin The Russell 2000 “Bear Market”

  • Feb 5, 2022

At the market’s January 27th close, the headline blared, “Russell 2000 Enters Bear Market.” Well, not exactly. If one accepts that a 20% decline constitutes a bear market, then the bear actually began on November 9, 2021—the day after the Russell 2000 peak.

Aug 06 2021

Testing The Transports

  • Aug 6, 2021

A new market high that is not confirmed by the stocks of companies that “move the goods” is a warning signal. We reviewed the Transports’ action in all years the S&P 500 accomplished a 12-month high during the month of July, like it did this year.

Oct 06 2020

SPACs: Fashion Or Fad?

  • Oct 6, 2020

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) have become increasingly popular of late. We ask a seemingly simple question: “How do companies fare following a SPAC merger?”