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S&P 500 Down 32% From 52-Week High: Is This the Bottom?

S&P 500 Down 32% From 52-Week High: Is This the Bottom?

How much lower? That is the question everyone is asking after stocks logged one of the biggest weekly declines ever. Despite the carnage – today I am going to reveal my forecast for the next few weeks and why I am optimistic the global economy and stocks will recover sooner than most expect.

S&P 500 Soars +10% on Friday: Is the Worst Over?

S&P 500 Soars +10% on Friday: Is the Worst Over?

After a brutal three weeks, global stocks saw a huge relief rally on Friday. The S&P 500 jumped +9.3%. The NASDAQ jumped +9.4%. It was the best one day jump US stocks have seen since 2008. The rebound was triggered by three powerful forces.

Will Coronavirus Cause a 20% Pullback in S&P 500?

Will Coronavirus Cause a 20% Pullback in S&P 500?

The Covid story is loaded with highly questionable government data, a quickly growing death toll and conspiracy theories that look more like reality every day. Best case scenario:  Covid 19 is an aggressive form of the flu. Worst-case scenario: This is a man-made bio weapon with the ability to end human civilization within a few years.

Canopy Jumps 16% on Strong Q3 Results

Canopy Jumps 16% on Strong Q3 Results

Canopy Growth Corp (WEED, CGC), the largest cannabis company in the world, jumped 16% today after reporting third-quarter earnings that beat expectations and showed sharp improvements from last year. The strong report should set the tone for the next few months.

Cannabis Stocks off to Hot Start in 2020

Cannabis Stocks off to Hot Start in 2020

After struggling in the second half of 2020, cannabis stocks are off to a hot start in 2020. For example Canopy Growth Corp (WEED, CGC) is up 25% in 2020 and up 65% from the 52-week low in late November.

The S&P 500 up 29% in 2019 – More Gains in 2020?

The S&P 500 up 29% in 2019 – More Gains in 2020?

2019 was an excellent year for global and US stocks. However, despite my expectation for some short-term volatility – I am expecting another solid year for US and global stocks. At the highest level, when stocks have a monster year like 2019 it usually leads to another good year. Here are some more details from CNBC.