Sector Exchange: Up? Down? Consolidate?

Published: May 18, 2009 | 11:06 AM

NASDAQ breaks nine week win streak and market tests first level of support. It’s decision time, which means looking at your portfolio and evaluating your risk relative to the current market conditions.  Where do we go from here? Is there opportunity looking forward?  Jim spends time this week discussing the issues facing the markets and reviewing the ten major sectors along with the S&P 500 index. Take time to join him on this week’s podcast exclusively here on greenfaucet.com.  

Sector Exchange: Economic Worries Versus Earnings

Published: July 06, 2009 | 11:09 AM

The S&P 500 index remains in a trading range between 875 and 950, however the selling last week is leaning towards a test of the range. That leaves plenty of question marks concerning sentiment, technical and fundamentals. This week Jim breaks down the psychology of the market versus the technical and fundamental indicators. What does it mean short term as well as the longer term time horizon. He discusses the three key support level for the S&P 500 index. There are three sectors which could provide leadership and three to watch to the downside. Regardless Take time to listen to this week's podcast for perspective on the current market.

Sector Exchange: Earnings Take Center Stage

Published: July 13, 2009 | 12:45 PM

The S&P 500 index remains above support at 875, barely.  Broad markets gave up 2% last week on low volume and negative sentiment. However, earnings take center stage and we start with two key sectors. Early in the week is technology followed by financials. Both will play a key role in deciding on direction. Technology starts with semiconductors which were the leading component and Financials start with big banks. Jim, discusses each sector and the potential impact they have on the broad markets. He covers all 10 major sectors as well and give key levels to watch on each.  Take time to listen to this week's podcast to gain perspective and insight into the coming trading week.  

 

Sector Exchange: Earnings Part II

Published: July 20, 2009 | 9:10 AM

The S&P 500 index bounced 7.5% and the NASDAQ 6% as earning from financials and technology lead the market higher. Primary question now is will break through resistance of the trading range and start the next leg up? This week's podcast reviews what we have learned, technical data and what to look for this week to confirm the upside. The test will come early as this is the peak period of reporting for earnings. Jim will review what he considers to be the key sectors to lead the market higher. Don't count commodities out just yet as the dollar, interest rates and speculation will play an important role. We cover all 10 major sectors as well and give key levels to watch on each. Take time to listen to this week's podcast to gain perspective and insight into the coming trading week.

Sector Exchange: Concerns in the Economy

Published: August 04, 2009 | 10:07 AM

This week we look at three major concerns facing the U.S. economy. Take time to listen as Jim reviews the major indices as well as the leading sectors. We are seeing shift towards global growth leading the U.S. for a change and this could be the catalyst to a continuation of the current uptrend. We review many of the country specific ETFs and take a look at which could lead the global markets.

Sector Exchange: S&P 500 Breaks 1005 – Now What?

Published: August 10, 2009 | 4:47 PM

The S&P 500 index gained 2.3% for the week, but managed to take out the 1005 resistance point. The primary question facing investors is will it stay? This week’s podcast reviews what’s moving and what’s lagging. The boost from financials was helpful as both the banking and insurance sectors move up more than 10% on the week. Jim will review what he considers to be the key sectors to lead the market higher. Only 3 of the 10 major sectors accounted for the boost last week leaving plenty of worries to deal with short term. Be sure to listen to this week’s podcast and gain perspective and insight into the coming trading week.  

Sector Exchange: Opportunities for the Week of September 8th

Published: September 08, 2009 | 10:14 AM

The market enjoyed a nice move higher on Friday heading into a three day weekend. Some of the rally came from short covering and part came from the leaders moving higher on money flow stepping up from the Jobs Report. We saw a move in the large cap technology stocks, semiconductors and Chinese stocks on Friday. These were the previous leaders moving up in their existing patterns. Then we had base metals showing some strength once again as well. The point being this market isn’t going to rollover without at least some fight.   Join me as I go through some likes and dislikes for the week of September 8th.

Sector Exchange: Looking Around the Corner, Part I

Published: November 09, 2009 | 9:49 AM

Nice bounce off the September lows last week as the broad market rallies 3%. Do we have enough confidence built from the data last week to carry the markets back to the October highs? Jim reviews both scenarios for the market this week as well as highlighting what sectors will be the key to continuing the move higher. He goes through how to play the market the balance of the year on this week's podcast. You don't want to miss part I of this two part podcast.

Sector Exchange: Looking Around the Corner, Part II

Published: November 09, 2009 | 10:37 AM

Nice bounce off the September lows last week as the broad market rallies 3%. Do we have enough confidence built from the data last week to carry the markets back to the October highs? Jim reviews both scenarios for the market this week as well as highlighting what sectors will be the key to continuing the move higher. He goes through how to play the market the balance of the year on this week's podcast. You don't want to miss Part 2 of 2.

Sector Exchange: Uptrend Back in Play?

Published: November 16, 2009 | 9:11 AM

The broad market indices gained 2% last week on top of the 3% from previous week. This puts the S&P 500 and NASDAQ indices challenging the October high. In this week's podcast we look at what moved the markets last week and what will potentially move them this week. Don't miss this ten minutes of fast paced information to help you plan your investment week.

Sector Exchange: Rotating Sectors

Published: November 23, 2009 | 10:12 AM

Market shows signs of cracking as negative sentiment steps up over growth concerns both domestically and internationally. This week Jim breaks down the two primary concerns facing the markets currently and how to put that data to work in your portfolio. The sector rotation taking place is important to how you develop your plans moving towards year end and into the new year. Invest 10 minutes now to learn more.  

Sector Exchange: Markets Reacting to News or Fact?

Published: November 30, 2009 | 5:08 PM

  Market gets delayed reaction Dubai on Friday. What normally is a quiet week of trading gets some activity on the shortened trading week. How does this play into the U.S. markets? On Sector Exchange this week Jim addresses the outlook for the balance of the year and which sectors are moving and which are lagging. Will volatility be an issue as we move towards 2010, join in and get the outlook for this week.

Sector Exchange: Positive Growth?

Published: December 07, 2009 | 10:15 AM

Join Jim as he reviews some of the positive numbers in the market stimulating a rally last week. Could this week break the resistance mark of the S&P we've been looking for? Join in and get the outlook for this week.

Sector Exchange: Market Gets Defensive, Creating Opportunities

Published: December 14, 2009 | 9:45 AM

The Market remains in a consolidation phase or trading range. However, money is moving into the defensive sectors. The boost in healthcare, telecom, utilities and commodities is obvious. The question is are we capitalizing on this rotation? Just as important is how long will it last?

Mid-Week Reality Check: Consumers Still Under Extreme Duress

Published: December 23, 2009 | 2:52 PM

This week Michael talks about the truth going on in the market right now and dismantles the notion of a robust, above the trend recovery coming.

Sector Exchange: 10 Steps to Take Control of Your Money!

Published: December 28, 2009 | 11:20 AM

  Join Jim on a recent radio broadcast he did reviewing one of his latest programs Money Rules - 10 Steps to taking control of your MONEY!

Sector Exchange: Leaders, Losers & Limpers

Published: April 05, 2010 | 6:12 PM

Join Jim as he takes a look at the market sector by sector for the leaders, losers and limpers which are uptrends, downtrends and consolidation that present opportunities in the market.

Next Week on Wall Street: Constructive Base Building

Published: June 18, 2010 | 5:56 PM

This week Jerry stresses the importance of investing based on what the markets are actually doing versus your opinions on the markets or the economy. While he is neutral on the markets near term prospects, he is invested long as he outlines his logic and reasoning about what could happen Next Week on Wall Street.

Next Week on Wall Street: A Tough Week on Wall Street

Published: June 25, 2010 | 5:27 PM

 This week Jerry discusses the bearish reversal made on the markets on Monday and how history was repeated when the losing streak the week after options expire in June was continued, making it 12 of the last 12 years.  Severe technical damage was done to the bulls recovery case, economic data is expected to be weak, bu the calendar might help a little Next Week on Wall Street.

Next Week on Wall Street: Where Have All the Traders Gone?

Published: September 10, 2010 | 6:56 PM

This week Jerry outlines his views on the extraordinarily low volume on the exchanges and what that means for investors going forward. He covers the major support and resistance points and how to invest successfully from those levels. Find out what's happening tomorrow - today by tuning into Next Week on Wall Street.

Next Week on Wall Street: Civil Unrest Equals Market Unrest

Published: January 28, 2011 | 6:02 PM

This week Jerry recaps the recent market action which had been complacent yet higher over the last two months until Friday's action packed day. Earnings have been mixed but the contagion of unrest spread to Egypt and the markets finally took notice on Friday. What will happen next? Tune into Next Week on Wall Street to find out.