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 “Coronavirus Trade War” Could Be Here Soon

One day up. The next, down. The market’s been chopping sideways since late April and investors seem frustrated. In response, precious metals are booming. Silver...

Without a Coronavirus Vaccine, “Second Wave” Fears Should Keep Stocks Down

Can you hear it? That’s the sound of a quasi-reopening in America – one that bulls hope will save the economy and push the rally...

The Market Rally Isn’t “Back.” Not Yet, at Least.

The April jobs report is here, and as expected, it’s a “doozy.” 20.5 million Americans lost their jobs last month during the peak of...

A “Bull Trap” Is Forming in the Stock Market

Payrolls are falling and stocks are treading water as states slowly start to re-open. In other words, nothing’s really changed this morning in the battle...

Consumer Staples Are Down, but Not out in May

Ding-dong, the rally’s dead. That’s the attitude this morning as investors weigh the consequences of another potential U.S./China trade war escalation. “Lost in the sauce” during...

Marsh & McLennan Stock (NYSE: MMC) Rising in Spite of Market...

April’s in the books, and though it was a down day for stocks, the market had its best month in decades. The Dow fell 1.2%...

How the Banks Failed America, Again

Back in 2008, the banks and rating agencies failed America. The financial crisis and housing bubble collapse that followed was catastrophic. Twelve years later, the...

Semiconductor Stocks Are About to Rally Again

An economic re-opening and stable oil. That’s what bulls are betting on this morning as the market continues its historic post-crash rally. The oil recovery has...

A Real Estate Boom Is Almost Here

After two ruinous days for oil, it’s back up this morning, causing the stock market to rise as well. The major indexes – all...

Oil & Gas Midstream Companies Could “Erupt” in May

The unimaginable has happened: Crude oil prices fell another 40% this morning, as a number of factors conspired to drive them down. Thought the bottom was...