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.
Bears Roar as Shutdown Deadline Draws Closer
Stocks were a sea of red this morning as Wall Street grappled with the growing consensus that the Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut...
How a Shutdown Miss Could Spark a “Short Squeeze”
Stocks struggled to rally this morning as Wall Street regrouped following last week's brutal selloff. The Fed's "higher for longer" interest rate strategy is...
Are House Republicans About to Crash Stocks?
Stocks are clawing back some ground this morning after a bruising session yesterday, triggered by the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance on interest rates. The...
Hawkish Fed “Breaks” Market
Tech stocks were in the doghouse this morning, dragging down the broader market, as yields popped. The S&P 500 sank 1.1%, while the Dow...
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...