Bill Poulos
Bill Poulos has been analyzing the markets and investing since the early 70s. Investing used to be only a much loved hobby of his but in 2001, after retiring from his day job as an automotive executive at GM, he cofounded Profits Run, Inc. He and his son (Greg) now help individuals become smarter investors while properly managing risk.
Wall Street “Splinters” In Response to Fitch Downgrade
In an unexpected mid-week market development, the stock market witnessed a decline as Wall Street shifted to a more cautious stance. This change in...
Bad JOLTS Sends Stocks Lower
Stocks began August with a minor setback as investors maneuvered through a barrage of corporate earnings and economic data.
The S&P fell 0.3% while the...
Is Inflation Going Down? Yes, but It Could Rise Again, and...
The market climbed this morning to finish off another very strong week. This came as the core PCE Deflator, a key inflation measure monitored...
Q2 GDP Was Probably “Fake News,” Here’s Why
Stocks climbed even higher today as the S&P jumped 0.4% in response to Meta earnings and an encouraging GDP. The Dow traded flat while...
Get Ready for a Wild Powell Press Conference
Stocks slipped today as Wall Street mulled over Big Tech earnings and prepared for the Fed's impending rate hike. The Nasdaq Composite underperformed, declining...
Big Tech and Powell Could Spark a Stock “Melt-Up” Tomorrow
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained again this morning, continuing its longest winning streak in over half a decade while traders sifted through earnings.
The...
Goldman’s Top Clients Are Ready to Join the Rally Again
Stocks saw a positive uptick this morning as the Dow remained on track for its longest winning streak since February 2017. Today's gain kicked...
Today’s $2.4 Trillion OpEx Is Scaring Traders
Stocks saw a slight uptick this morning as traders digested the most recent batch of corporate earnings, with the Dow attempting to extend its...
Major Earnings “Misses” Threaten Bull Market
The Dow continued its winning streak, leaping for a ninth day in a row this morning, largely owing to stronger-than-anticipated earnings results from healthcare...
Taiwan Exports Showing Bullish Signs
Stocks rallied this morning with the Dow Jones Industrial Average inching closer to its longest winning streak since 2019, buoyed by better-than-expected earnings. The...