Bill Poulos

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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.

A 50 Basis Point Hike In December? Don’t Get Too Excited

Sentiment whipsawed this morning as falling Fed rate hike expectations saved stocks from a yield-driven selloff. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq Composite opened flat...

Treasury Yields Are Making a Rally “Impossible”

Stocks struggled this morning as earnings season continued. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq Composite all traded lower through noon despite better-than-expected corporate earnings. Netflix (NASDAQ:...

Why Did Stocks Rally Today? ECB Rate Revision Spikes Equities

Stocks plunged this morning in response to a hot Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading before rallying viciously on news from the European Central Bank...

What to Watch For in the Fed Minutes

Stocks chopped sideways today despite a hotter-than-expected inflation report. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq Composite remained mostly unchanged through noon. Before the market opened, the...

The Bank of England Could Crash Stocks on Monday

Stocks opened lower today before staging a mid-morning rally. The Dow and S&P both breached positive territory through noon while the Nasdaq Composite pared...

Today’s “Emergency” Fed Meeting Isn’t Anything Special

Stocks surged this morning as bulls got October off to a strong start. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq Composite all opened higher before soaring...

Kostin Slashes S&P Target to 3600

Stocks plunged again this morning as yields continued climbing. The Dow touched a new 2022 low while the S&P and Nasdaq Composite approached their...

Forget the Rate Hike, Watch the Fed’s Dot Plot This Afternoon

Stocks climbed modestly today as the market waited for the Fed's rate hike this afternoon. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq Composite all gained as...

Another Short Squeeze Is Coming for Stocks

Stocks climbed again today as the bear market micro-rally continued. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq Composite all gained, pushed higher in anticipation of better-than-expected...

Powell, ECB Join Forces to Skewer Bulls Again

Stocks ping-ponged all over the place today as rate hike fears soured the mood on Wall Street. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell got the trading...