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Stock Market Outlook - June 14 2026

Stock Market Outlook: June 14th = Uptrend The stock market outlook remains in an uptrend, as U.S. markets enter a shortened trading week. Bitcoin, Materials, Momentum outperformed; Oil, Energy, and Large Cap Growth underperformed.  Turnaround Tuesday was in full effect, as markets reacted to de-escalating tensions in West Asia. TREND ANALYSIS The S&P500 ( $SPX ) rose 0.6% last week.  The index…

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Stock Market Outlook - June 07 2026

Stock Market Outlook: June 7th = Uptrend Despite Friday’s sell-off, the stock market outlook remains in an uptrend. Oil, Energy, and Low Beta outperformed; Bitcoin, Technology, and High Beta underperformed.  Capital flowed out of the AI-trade on Friday, but employment, inflation and earnings growth continue to support asset prices. TREND ANALYSIS The S&P500 ( $SPX ) fell 2.6% last week.  The…

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Stock Market Outlook - May 31 2026

Stock Market Outlook: May 31st = Uptrend The stock market outlook shows an uptrend in place, with stocks at all time highs to close out the month of May. Emerging Market Equities, Technology, and High Beta outperformed; Oil, Energy, and Low Beta underperformed.  Social media diplomacy continues to wag the markets, but tech earnings and new IPO rules are giving the market something else to…

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Stock Market Outlook - May 24 2026

Stock Market Outlook: May 24th = Uptrend The stock market outlook shows an uptrend in place, with U.S. markets closed on Monday. Developed Market Equities, Utilities, and an odd mix of styles outperformed; Oil and Communications underperformed.  Surging bond yields and geopolitics continue to exert their influence over asset prices as we head into June. TREND ANALYSIS The S&P500 ( $SPX ) rose…

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Stock Market Outlook - May 17 2026

Stock Market Outlook: May 17th = Uptrend The stock market outlook shows an uptrend in place after the index reached another all time high. Oil, Energy, and Large Cap Growth outperformed; Emerging Markets, Consumer Discretionary, and Small/MidCap value underperformed.  Inflation data was much higher than expected, pushing interest rates above long-term levels and pressuring other assets. TREND…

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Stock Market Outlook - May 10 2026

Stock Market Outlook: May 10th = Uptrend The stock market outlook shows an uptrend in place with the indexes reaching new all time highs. Emerging Market, Technology, and Momentum outperformed; Oil, Energy, Low Beta underperformed.  Employment data was better than expected, as investors now await the latest CPI/PPI inflation datasets. TREND ANALYSIS The S&P500 ( $SPX ) rose 2.3% last week,…

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Stock Market Outlook - May 03 2026

Stock Market Outlook: May 3rd = Uptrend The stock market outlook remains in an uptrend to start the first full week of May. Oil, Energy, and Large Cap Value outperformed; Gold, Industrials, and Defensives underperformed.  Mag 7 earnings came through for the market again, and investors now turn their attention to this week’s employment data. TREND ANALYSIS The S&P500 ( $SPX ) rose 0.9% last week,…

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Stock Market Outlook - April 26 2026

Stock Market Outlook: April 26th = Uptrend The stock market outlook continues to show an uptrend with equities consolidating near all time highs. Oil, Technology, and Momentum outperformed; Gold, Healthcare, High Dividend, and Defensives underperformed.  Earnings reports have exceeded expectations so far, and this week’s line-up could have an outsized impact. TREND ANALYSIS The S&P500 ( $SPX )…

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Stock Market Outlook - April 19 2026

Stock Market Outlook: April 19th = Uptrend The stock market outlook returned to an uptrend on Monday, while in the process of a historic move to new all time highs. Bitcoin, Emerging Markets, Technology and High Beta names led assets higher, while Oil, Energy, and Low Beta underperformed.  CTAs reversed their recent short positioning, pushing equity prices higher as West Asia headlines took down…

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Stock Market Outlook - April 12 2026

Stock Market Outlook: April 12th = Downtrend The stock market outlook continues with a downtrend until a second indicator confirms the new rally. Bitcoin, Technology and Momentum plays led assets higher, while Oil, Energy, and High Dividends underperformed.  Markets welcomed cease-fire headlines and volatility retreated across the board, while investors await the start of earnings season this…

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Stock Market Outlook - April 05 2026

Stock Market Outlook: April 5th = Downtrend The stock market outlook continues in a downtrend, but the bulls did picked themselves up a bit last week. Oil, Industrials, Communications, and Momentum led assets higher, while Energy and Bitcoin underperformed.  Volatility crept into employment data, as we wait for the next round of inflation data and geopolitical headlines to hit the wires. TREND…

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Stock Market Outlook - March 29 2026

Stock Market Outlook: March 29th = Downtrend The stock market outlook continues in a downtrend, with elevated volatility. Oil and Energy continue to outperform, and were joined by small cap value this week.  Bitcoin, Communications, and Large Cap Growth underperformed.  Mixed survey data and a downbeat consumer didn’t do anything to combat uncertainty caused by the conflict in West Asia. TREND…

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Stock Market Outlook - March 23 2026

Stock Market Outlook: March 23rd = Downtrend The stock market outlook continues in a downtrend and price fell below long-term technical indicators. Oil and Energy outperformed again, while Gold, Utilities, and Low Volatility underperformed.  The FOMC held rates steady, while investors were busy repricing risk across asset classes. TREND ANALYSIS The S&P500 ( $SPX ) dropped xxx% last week,…

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Stock Market Outlook - March 15 2026

Stock Market Outlook: March 15th = Downtrend The stock market outlook enters week 6 of the current downtrend, as volatility continues to rise. Oil, Energy and Momentum outperformed; Gold, Consumer Discretionary, Materials, and High Dividends underperformed.  Inflation data was mixed ahead of this week’s FOMC decision. TREND ANALYSIS The S&P500 ( $SPX ) dropped 1.6% last week: ~3.5% below the…

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Stock Market Outlook - March 08 2026

Stock Market Outlook: March 8th = Downtrend The stock market outlook remains in a downtrend, as markets reprice the impact of international conflict. Oil and Energy outperformed; Emerging Markets, Industrials, and Value Styles underperformed.  Volatility ramped across asset classes and NFP data surprised to the downside. TREND ANALYSIS The S&P500 ( $SPX ) dropped 2% last week: ~2.5% below the…

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Stock Market Outlook - March 01 2026

Stock Market Outlook: March 1st = Downtrend The stock market outlook remains in a downtrend, with geopolitical risks primed to inject volatility into financial assets. Gold, Utilities, and Low Beta outperformed; Crypto, Financials, and Value underperformed.  Producer prices came in higher than expected, which will sharpen the focus on this week’s employment data. TREND ANALYSIS The S&P500 ( $SPX…

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Stock Market Outlook - February 22 2026

Stock Market Outlook: February 22th = Downtrend The stock market outlook remains in a downtrend, though price has risen back to retest key levels. Oil, Materials & Utilities, and High Beta outperformed; Consumer Staples lagged.  PCE was higher than expected, while Q4 GDP came in low due to the government shutdown. TREND ANALYSIS The S&P500 ( $SPX ) rose 1.1% last week, as price traded back to…

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