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.
Powell Could Trigger a Bond “Short Squeeze” Today
Dow stocks saw an uptick today with traders eagerly awaiting the Federal Reserve's imminent interest rate verdict. The blue-chip index rose by 210 points,...
Markets Are Waiting for Chair Powell
Stocks hovered near break-even today as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's imminent interest rate decision. This comes on the heels of fresh economic data...
UMich Consumer Sentiment Impresses, but Stocks Fall
Stocks took a hit today, struggling to maintain their momentum from yesterday's rally and potentially erasing the week's gains. The S&P 500 declined by...
Stocks Rally Despite “Hot” August CPI
Stocks opened on a positive note this morning with traders keenly observing the consumer inflation data, a potential determinant for the Federal Reserve's impending...
Tesla “Dojo” Hype Lifts General Market
Stocks jumped this morning, driven by positive data from China and remarks from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, both of which bolstered optimism regarding the...
Inflation, Rate Hike Fears Weigh on Stocks
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell today, driven by renewed worries over the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory and speculation about another rate...
International Stocks Jump on Labor Day
Futures were up today, emboldened by a Chinese property stimulus and anticipations that global interest rates are nearing their peak. American markets took the...
Bulls Keep Control After ADP “Miss”
Today, Wall Street is eyeing a potential four-day win streak, with indices in the green as traders sift through fresh U.S. economic data. The...
Powell’s Speech Confirms: Bears Still in Control
Stocks climbed slightly today in response to Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech in Jackson Hole. The address indicated potential actions by Powell and other...
Stocks Slip as Profit Taking Continues
Stocks continued their downward trajectory this morning, with increasing bond yields and China's economic distress posing significant challenges, steering the market towards yet another...