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Ultimate 2024 Election Year Playbook

Ultimate 2024 Election Year Playbook

Alec Young Jul 8 7min read

Election season is finally here. Let the mudslinging begin! Here’s your ultimate 2024 election year playbook. Let’s face it, after June’s presidential debate, nerves are running high heading into November. That’s perfectly normal. Presidential candidates tend to highlight society’s biggest problems and their campaigns reinforce those negative narratives in the media. It’s no wonder investors… Read more »

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Utilities’ Power Surge Risks a Short Circuit

MACRO: Utility Stocks’ Power Surge Risks a Short Circuit

Alec Young Jun 17 6min read

It’s not often that the sleepy utilities sector outperforms sharply. In amazing fashion, Utes have been one of the hottest groups the last 3 months. Unfortunately, history says Utility Stocks’ power surge risks a short circuit. Today we’re going to review hard-hitting evidence of why now is a pristine time to reallocate those utility gains… Read more »

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Now’s the Best Time in History to be a Stock Picker

MACRO: Now’s the Best Time in History to be a Stock Picker

Alec Young Jun 10 6min read

Markets keep jumping. But the rising tide isn’t lifting all boats equally. It’s no secret stocks don’t move in lockstep. But the spread between the market’s winners and losers has never been wider. Big performance gaps mean winners are paying off more than they normally do. Said another way, now’s the best time in history… Read more »

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MACRO: 4 Reasons This Bull Market Still Has Legs

MACRO: 4 Reasons This Bull Market Still Has Legs

Alec Young May 28 7min read

This rally’s been epic. The S&P 500 is up 10% in 2024 on top of 2023’s impressive 26.2% total return. Our macro message for investors (not traders) remains the same: stay the course. This broadening rally has plenty of gas left in the tank. Today, we’ll discuss 4 reasons this bull market still has legs…. Read more »

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Six Big Reasons to Buy Small-Cap Stocks

MACRO: Six Big Reasons to Buy Small-Cap Stocks

Alec Young May 13 6min read

One of the least loved areas of the market is getting an upgrade today. Battered small-caps have not kept pace with large-caps all year. But we see that dynamic shifting. There are six big reasons to buy small-cap stocks over the near-to-medium term. As a reminder, last August we told you to buy small-cap stocks…. Read more »

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Don’t Overreact to Geopolitical Headlines

Macro: Don’t Overreact to Geopolitical Headlines

Alec Young Apr 29 6min read

Recent Middle East tensions are a reminder that geopolitical risk can flare up suddenly. And the headlines can be scary. But emotional, knee-jerk reactions aren’t the answer. Don’t overreact to geopolitical headlines. See, geopolitical events are always a surprise. They’re inherently unknowable, so they’re never priced into the market. That’s why stocks initially sell off… Read more »

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Strong Momentum isn’t a Reason to Sell Stocks

Macro: Strong Momentum isn’t a Reason to Sell Stocks

Alec Young Apr 8 6min read

This rally has been an epic bear crusher. The S&P 500 rallied 28% from October 27, through the end of first quarter. Don’t let that big performance scare you. Strong momentum isn’t a reason to sell stocks. Thing is, the higher stocks have risen, the more bears have called for a sell-off. A broken clock… Read more »

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7 Charts Signal More Pain for the Bears

Macro: 7 Charts Signal More Pain for the Bears

Alec Young Mar 11 7min read

This market just won’t quit. The S&P 500 is up 25% since late October! It’s tempting to think this epic rally can’t last. The urge to cash out is hard for many to resist. Our macro message for investors (not traders) is stay the course – 7 charts signal more pain for the bears. Remember… Read more »

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How to Play the Stock Market Chop Before the Pop

Macro: How to Play the Stock Market Chop Before the Pop

Alec Young Feb 12 8min read

Stocks have had an amazing run. The S&P 500 rallied 22% from its late October lows. It’s north of 5000. That’s one of the steepest 3 ½ month rallies of all time! Regular readers know we’ve been bullish the whole way. But it’s time for stocks to catch their breath. Today, we’ll show you how… Read more »

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Macro Drivers Signal a Broadening Rally in 2024

Macro Drivers Signal a Broadening Rally in 2024

Alec Young Jan 16 7min read

Last year’s Tech-heavy rally was an either-or year. Essentially, the Tech bet worked much better than everything else. This year we see the pendulum swinging the other way with more participation across the board. Today, we’ll unpack that viewpoint a bit and cover why macro drivers signal a broadening rally in 2024. AND we’ll zero… Read more »

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