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Stock Market Outlook entering the Week of September 25th = Mixed 
As expected, another volatile week for US stocks. The Fed’s decision not to raise interest rates led to a rally, most notably in the tech/small cap sectors. The markets aren’t out of the woods yet, so the outlook remains mixed, but a strong showing this week will prompt a change in market outlook.

More after the jump…Stock Market Outlook – Week of September 25th

Stock Market Outlook entering the Week of September 18th = Mixed 
A wild week in the US stock markets. We still don’t have a clear direction, as some stocks recovered while others continued to sell off.

More after the jump…Stock Market Outlook – Week of September 18th

Stock Market Outlook entering the Week of September 11th = Mixed 

US stock indexes ran into a different type of Friday surprise last week; major selling across the board. No sector was safe, and many leading stocks were hammered.

More after the jump…Stock Market Outlook – Week of September 11th

Stock Market Outlook entering the Week of September 4th = Uptrend
US stock indexes saw some selling last week; not enough to change the market outlook, but enough to create raise concern and uncertainty about future performance. On the positive side, 3 of the 5 major stock market averages regained their 20-day moving averages due to Friday’s price jump, and all remain above their respective 50 and 200 day averages.

More after the jump…Stock Market Outlook – Week of September 4th

Stock Market Outlook entering the Week of August 28th = Uptrend
US stock indexes were down slightly last week, which is a bit concerning as trading volume also rose as stocks declined. Prices reacted positively to Yellen’s statement about a strengthened case for a rate hike, and negatively to Fischer’s statement that a strengthened case meant two rate hikes this year.

More after the jump…Stock Market Outlook – Week of August 28th

Stock Market Outlook entering the Week of August 21st = Uptrend
US stock markets continued to move sideways last week…a bit surprising given that Friday was an option expiration day.

More after the jump…Stock Market Outlook – Week of August 21th

Stock Market Outlook entering the Week of August 14th = Uptrend
Last week was fairly quiet, with the US stock market taking a break and moving sideways; The S&P 500 was up less than 0.1% for the week.

More after the jump…Stock Market Outlook – Week of August 14th