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.
Markets “Clenched” Ahead of Megacap Tech Earnings
Traders got busy analyzing the latest corporate earnings this morning, with an eye on the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting. The S&P 500 and...
February’s “Best Buys” Are China, Energy, and the VIX
Traders exhibited some indecision today as the market grappled with dire Intel earnings and a cool inflation reading. The S&P 500 slightly dipped by...
VIX Calls a “Perfect Hedge” for Tomorrow
Stocks climbed today, bolstered by a better-than-expected GDP print as earnings season continued. The Dow saw an uptick of 85 points, translating to a...
Bad Earnings Slam Dow, Cast Doubts on Soft Landing
The Dow slipped this morning, dropping 0.4% (or approximately 160 points), falling below the 38,000 level that it surpassed for the first time yesterday....
Fed’s Bostic Ruins S&P Rally
Tech shares popped this morning, leading the Nasdaq Composite to a notable 1.2% gain near the daily high and effectively reducing its year-to-date losses...
Big Bank CEOs Are Worried About US Economy
The Dow dipped again today, falling by 0.3% as rate cut odds sunk further. The S&P also decreased by 0.7% while the Nasdaq Composite,...
Fed’s Waller Could Spark Selloff on Tuesday
Equity futures were relatively steady this morning as market participants reacted to hawkish comments from European Central Bank (ECB) Governor Robert Holzmann, who suggested...
“Hot” CPI, Big Bank Earnings Threaten Bulls
Stocks fell this morning in response to hotter-than-expected inflation data. This sparked further skepticism about the Fed's coming rate cuts, which caused yields to...
A “Rough Year” for Banks Is on Its Way
Stocks ticked slightly higher today as tech continued to drive marketwide gains, even with investors remaining focused on the upcoming inflation data. The Dow...
Stocks Stage Morning Rally Despite Samsung Warning
Stocks trickled lower today as yesterday's tech rally stalled, influenced by a profit warning from Samsung that hit broader tech optimism. The Dow dropped...