by Chris Mistal | Dec 28, 2020 | Monthly Outlook
Global pandemic was certainly not in our forecast last year and neither was the economic shutdown that came with it. Covid-19 has dramatically changed the world, the economy and the market forever. Some industries are still struggling, while others have adapted and...
by Chris Mistal | Dec 28, 2020 | Almanac Update
January has quite a reputation on Wall Street as an influx of cash from yearend bonuses and annual allocations has historically propelled stocks higher. January ranks #1 for NASDAQ (since 1971), but fifth on the S&P 500 and sixth for DJIA since 1950. January is...
by Chris Mistal | Dec 4, 2020 | Video
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by Chris Mistal | Dec 4, 2020 | Market At A Glance
Seasonal: Bullish. December is now the number three S&P 500 and DJIA month since 1950, averaging gains of 1.5% on each index. It’s the top Russell 2000 (1979) month and third best for NASDAQ (1971). The “January Effect” of small-cap outperformance starts in...
by Chris Mistal | Dec 4, 2020 | Monthly Outlook
Stocks have been on the rise since the late-October lows in prototypical market seasonality fashion, though NASDAQ has lagged a bit. Honestly, NASDAQ tech stocks deserve a break, they have carried the market for months now as they have driven and supported the...
