We Don’t Have Bull Markets Without Financials
I’ll be the first to admit it: I’m old school when it comes to market analysis. I was trained by traders who, in some cases, cut their teeth in the 1950s and ’60s. And they learned from people who were…
Everybody’s Wrong
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The Offense Is Still on the Field (So Why Punt?)
From where I’m sitting, this is still a “risk-on” market. And the market itself is the one telling us. In healthy environments, the leadership comes from offense — growth, cyclicals, and higher-beta stocks. That’s exactly what we’re seeing. Meanwhile, the…
Consumers Are Miserable. Their Stocks Just Hit All-Time Highs
The S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary Index (XLY) just closed the week at new all-time highs. If you’re looking for clues about where the stock market is headed over the coming months and quarters, this is one of the most important…
The Right Tools Matter More Than Ever
Founder’s Note: Grant Hawkridge is always looking for new ways to get to the truth. Data is the mission for Grant. And we’re better for his command of that mission. Here he is with an update on his work setup…
Wall Street Isn’t Baseball
There’s a lot we can learn from Warren Buffett. He’s earned his place as one of the greatest investors of all time. But the single most important lesson I’ve taken from him has nothing to do with valuation models or…
The “Self-Fulfilling Prophecy” Myth
It still amazes me how often I hear otherwise intelligent, experienced market participants dismiss technical analysis as a “self-fulfilling prophecy.” Let’s be clear about what that claim actually implies. Saying technical analysis is self-fulfilling suggests that market events occur because…
Tesla Hits New All-Time High
The signs are usually there. We just have to pay attention. At TrendLabs, we lean heavily on quantitative models. We’ve built a global team of traders and analysts, and we put in the work every single week. Data matters. Process…
Why Is the VIX Still This High?
The S&P 500 has closed at new all-time highs for six consecutive months. And yet, the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) refuses to go quietly. Despite this relentless strength in stocks, the VIX remains above 16 – a level that doesn’t…