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.
How to Play the “January Effect” in 2022
Stocks opened higher this morning before flattening out several hours later. Following yesterday’s big gain, it’s not all that surprising to see this kind...
Get Ready for More Quantitative Easing in 2022
Stocks gained this morning as the Santa Rally continued. After opening flat on the day, the major indexes all climbed higher through noon despite...
Don’t Count on a Santa Rally this Christmas
Are more lockdowns on their way?
That’s the question traders are asking themselves this morning in anticipation of President Joe Biden’s press conference, scheduled for...
Will the Fed Raise Rates in 2022?
Stocks fell slightly this morning in anticipation of a monetary policy update from the Fed, set to be released this afternoon. Fed Chairman Jerome...
The December FOMC Meeting Is the Market’s Biggest Hurdle Yet
Stocks fell this morning as inflation expectations rose. With the December FOMC meeting approaching on Wednesday, many analysts expected that the major indexes would...
Why Investors Need to Pay Attention to the Evergrande Default
Stocks fell this morning as investors continued to weigh Covid fears. With cases rising around the world, it’s clear that not only is Covid...
No “Santa Rally” for Stocks?
Following a brutal week of trading, stocks opened higher this morning before rising even further through noon. Dow components led the way, dragging the...
2 Ways to Trade the S&P in December
Stocks ripped higher this morning as all three major indexes enjoyed big-time, bounce-back gains. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq Composite rose 1.4%, 1.8%, and...
Why the Omicron Variant Is Actually Good News
Stocks ripped higher this morning as investors digested the latest Covid variant news. Omicron, the new variant out of South Africa, is reportedly more...
Nu Probably Won’t Crash Stocks, But This Will
Stocks plummeted this morning as Covid fears squashed sentiment during today's shortened holiday trading session. With many of the major Wall Street players sitting...