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.
Jobless Claims Continue Trend of Not Making Any Sense
Stocks jumped higher today following better-than-expected weekly jobless claims. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq Composite all rose through noon as tech shares led the...
July New Home Sales Plummet, Confirming Housing Recession
Stocks edged higher in a volatile trading session this morning as bulls attempted to overcome yesterday's plunge. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq Composite opened...
Bullard and Barkin Slam Stocks Lower
Stocks plunged lower today as the bear market rally showed its first real sign of weakness. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq Composite all fell...
Marko Kolanovic: S&P 500 Going to 4800
Stocks traded flat this morning as investors mulled over the July FOMC minutes, released yesterday afternoon. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq Composite all opened...
The Truth About the Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) Short Squeeze
Bulls kept on rolling this morning (why wouldn’t they) after Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Home Depot (NYSE: HD) reported a pair of earnings “beats.”...
The National Financial Conditions Leverage Subindex Has Peaked
Stocks rallied modestly this morning as bulls attempted to stretch out the bear market rally. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq Composite all climbed. Sentiment...
Wall Street Still “Hates” This Rally
Stocks gained slightly this morning as the bear market rally continued. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite led the way while the Dow and S&P followed...
The S&P Is Nearing “Critical Resistance”
Stocks rallied strongly this morning as geopolitical tensions cooled between China and the US. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq Composite all rallied. Tech led...
JOLTS Data Misses Badly for June
Stocks traded flat again this morning as geopolitical tensions continued to weigh on markets. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq Composite remained mostly unchanged through...
The Bear Market Rally Is Almost Over
Stocks opened lower this morning, threatening to end the market’s three-day win streak before recovering through noon. Rising geopolitical tensions initially had investors feeling...