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.
“Hot” GDP Report Hits Bulls
Today's session was a rollercoaster, with losses picking up steam in mid-morning trading. The tech-heavy Nasdaq led the descent, shedding about 1.2%, while the...
Bears Come Roaring Back on Bad AAPL, GOOG Earnings
Stocks took a hit today as investors gritted their teeth through Big Teach earnings while Treasury yields continued to climb. The Dow Jones Industrial...
Bitcoin Soars, Stocks & Yields Rise
Stocks rose modestly this morning as traders braced for a deluge of earnings from key companies. The 10-year Treasury yield rebounded, but the Dow...
The Bulls Are Back: Why the Selloff Is Probably Over
Stocks jumped through noon after opening lower today on yield-driven fears. While the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped slightly below neutral, the S&P 500...
Bears Roar as Oil, Yields Jump
Stocks took a hit today with tensions escalating in the Middle East and investors processing Morgan Stanley's underwhelming earnings report. The Dow Jones Industrial...
Are Stocks Gearing Up for a “Bullish Blast?”
Stocks pushed higher in mid-morning trading today, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing 1.1% and the S&P 500 gaining about 1.2%. The tech-centric...
Short Squeeze Fades Despite Strong Corporate Earnings
Today's market presented a mixed bag as Wall Street banks kicked off the third-quarter earnings season with better-than-expected profits, while geopolitical tensions in the...
Market Braces Ahead of FOMC Minutes
The market was indecisive today with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 largely flat through noon after erasing earlier gains. Meanwhile,...
Oil and Yields Sink, Helping Stocks Rally
Today's trading session saw Wall Street indices climbing, fueled by growing optimism that the Federal Reserve might be putting the brakes on interest rate...
Stocks Dip, Oil Rips After Hamas Attack
Stocks were down slightly today as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East compounded existing concerns about interest rates and inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial...