12 Feb 2024

4Q Small-Cap Earnings Coming In Weak, Sell-Side Expects Blockbuster 2024, But Russell 2000 Fails To Agree

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Small-cap earnings are coming in much weaker than expected when these companies began reporting the fourth quarter – or even when the December quarter began. Small-business optimism remains subdued. Yet, the sell-side expects blockbuster earnings this year. The Russell 2000 … Continued

22 Jan 2020

Investors Intelligence Bulls Hit 68-Week High, Even As R2K Clings On To Crucial Support

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Investors Intelligence bulls this week posted the highest since early October 2018 when US stocks were peaking.  This time around, stocks rallied big the last 15 weeks.  Bullish sentiment is way elevated.  The Russell 2000, which currently sits at crucial … Continued

6 Jan 2020

Major US Equity Indices Show Indecision; Small-Caps Vs Large-Caps And Offensives Vs Defensives At Crucial Resistance

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It is early to declare that a trend is beginning, but last week was the first time in a while that major US equity indices were indecisive, showing early signs of fatigue.  This is coming at a time when ratios … Continued