I regularly screen for candle patterns that would indicate short-term accumulation or distribution with individual stocks. I noticed one of the my three "bellwether" stocks pop up on the bearish list this week- Visa (V).
Reviewing the Leaders of 2017
Being a mindful investor means you learn from the past, focus on the present, and plan for the future. One way to learn from the past is to review the top and bottom performing stocks over a certain time period and think about what you got right and what you may have missed.
Robots and Research
There is no doubt that automation and AI will continue to impact the financial industry in the coming years. But as I read about Wells Fargo using AI to rate stocks, three things came to mind that bring to light the benefits and the challenges of automating the research process...
Big Tech and Big Round Numbers
Presenting the 20/40/60/80 Portfolio
Blue Skies for Airlines
I posted an article on airlines over at stockcharts.com after I noticed the group strengthening on the RRG chart. A great example of using data visualization to focus on outliers within a group of names...
Doing Nothing in a Bull Market
As I continue my quest to clean out my Pocket queue, I came across an article from Ben Carlson on his A Wealth of Common Sense blog called "The Art of Doing Nothing." In my endless pursuit of the perfect work/life balance, I have often thought about the trap of "busyness" and the perils of pursuing perpetual productivity...
Surprising Strength in Utilities
I wrote an article for seeitmarket.com on the Utilities sector, highlighting five key stocks to watch in the space. While we're often drawn to the stocks and sectors making headlines, sometimes the best ideas are out there in unexpected places!
Do Nothing Syndrome
As the equity markets continue to new highs, I'm reminded of Do Something Syndrome and the dangers of impatience. When your stocks are working, and charts are going up and to the right, why are you so compelled to mess it up?....
