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.
Did the Fed Just “Guarantee” a Recession?
Stocks slipped this morning following yesterday’s major blast higher. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq Composite all traded slightly lower through noon. Shortly after the...
The Russell 2000 Is Showing a “Dire Warning” for Bulls
Stocks jumped higher this morning as oil prices continued to slide. The February Producer Price Index (PPI) was released, too, revealing a slightly “cooler”...
February CPI Hits 40-Year High, but March Will Be Worse
Stocks fell this morning as the market’s choppy price action continued. Before the open, the February Consumer Price Index (CPI) was released, revealing a...
Is Russia Trying to Spike Commodity Prices?
The war in Ukraine had investors feeling nervous this morning as stocks continued their decline. In particular, the market seemed concerned about how economic...
Wheat Futures Are Surging, Here’s Why
Stocks sunk this morning despite a stronger-than-expected jobs report, which took a backseat to the war in Ukraine. Investors shirked at the 678,000 payroll...
Are Russian Oil Sanctions Coming? Jen Psaki Says They’re “On the...
Stocks opened lower this morning before surging through noon. Another intraday reversal occurred as bulls took over the trading session despite soaring oil prices....
CBS News Blames Ukraine for Inflation, but Investors Aren’t Buying It
Stocks opened higher this morning amid lingering tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Russian military forces crossed Ukraine’s eastern border on Monday, taking the Donbas...
Did Ukraine Really Attack Russia? For Investors, It Doesn’t Matter
The market’s closed this morning in observance of President’s Day, but that doesn’t mean traders are completely tuned out. The Russia/Ukraine situation, which has...
Forget Russia and Ukraine, Investors Should Focus On This Instead
Stocks fell this morning as tensions on the Ukrainian border flared and corporate earnings left investors feeling underwhelmed. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq Composite...
January’s Retail Sales Were “Fake News,” Here’s Why
Stocks fell this morning as investors awaited the minutes release from the Federal Reserve’s January meeting. Traders also digested key retail data, which was...