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.
The January Jobs Report Was “Fake News,” Here’s Why
Stocks opened significantly lower today after poor Big Tech earnings and a massive jobs beat hammered bulls. Only a few hours later, though, stocks...
Powell’s Press Conference Will Be Critical Today, Here’s Why
Stocks slipped this morning as the market geared up for the Fed's next rate hike, due out at 2 pm EST. The Dow, S&P,...
The Market’s “Week from Hell” Starts Tomorrow
Stocks rebounded today following yesterday's steep selloff. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq Composite all gained as the market headed for its best month since...
Are Bulls Looking at Another Rally “Head Fake” Like Last Summer?
Stocks gained slightly through noon today despite opening lower in response to horrific Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) earnings and guidance. The Nasdaq Composite led the...
Q4 GDP, Jobless Claims Send Conflicting Signals to Traders
Stocks opened flat this morning despite a strong earnings report from Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), revealed last night. The Dow fell slightly through noon while...
Did Microsoft’s Guidance Call Just Kill the Rally?
Stocks opened lower today as the bear market rally lost steam. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq Composite all fell in response to Microsoft (NASDAQ:...
Watch Out for an Intraday “OpEx” Reversal
Stocks jumped today, helped higher by better-than-expected Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) earnings and a major layoff from Google-parent Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL).
All three major indexes advanced...
JPMorgan Says “85% Chance” That Stocks Rally Thursday
Stocks traded flat this morning after Fed Chairman Jerome Powell delivered a not-too-hawkish, not-too-dovish speech before the market opened.
“Price stability is the bedrock of...
Stocks Soar on Plunging Wage Growth
Stocks rallied strongly this morning despite stronger-than-expected jobs data. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq Composite all jumped higher, led by roaring value shares. The...
This Next Earnings Season Will Be Critical for Stocks
Stocks rebounded this morning as the market's choppiness continued. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq Composite all gained on mixed economic data.
The November Job Openings...