In this brief market report, we look at the various asset classes, sectors, equity categories, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and stocks that moved the market higher and the market segments that defied the trend by moving lower. Identifying the pockets of strength and weakness allows us to see the direction of significant money flows and their origin. The S&P 500 sets 10 new highs in 16 days. For the week just past, the S&P 500 was up 1.4%. Year-to-date it is up 5.4%. Over the past 30 days it is up 5.7%. Over the past 12 months it it up 22.1%. Since the bull market began in October ..read more

I’ve been publishing the Zen Ten list each December since 2008. I pick my favorites and stick with them all year – no trading. Before I reveal my new stock picks for 2024, a quick review of last year’s picks is in order. Table 1 has the details. Table 1. 2023 Zen Ten Performance As you can see, my 2023 picks outperformed (by a factor of 2X) the benchmark VTI. I don’t cherry-pick the start and end dates, I use the actual start and end dates for all securities, including VTI, based on the date I published the list. Why you should pay attention to this list I have been trading and mana ..read more

In this weekly market report, we look at the various asset classes, sectors, equity categories, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that moved the market higher and the market segments that defied the trend by moving lower. Identifying the winners and losers allows us to see the direction of significant money flows and their origin. The S&P 500 winning streak continues. For the week, the S&P 500 was up 0.8%. After five consecutive up weeks, we are now just 4.2% below the record high water mark, set back in January 2022. We could get there by the end of this year. ZenInvestor.org A ..read more

In this weekly market report, we look at the various asset classes, sectors, equity categories, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that moved the market higher and the market segments that defied the trend by moving lower. Identifying the winners and losers allows us to see the direction of significant money flows and their origin. The S&P 500 had another strong week. For the week, the S&P 500 was up 2.2%. After three consecutive up weeks, we are now just 1.6% below the 2023 high water mark, set on July 31. We are 5.9% below the all-time high set on January 2, 2022. ZenInvestor.org ..read more

In this weekly market report, we look at the various asset classes, sectors, equity categories, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that moved the market higher and the market segments that defied the trend by moving lower. Identifying the winners and losers allows us to see the direction of significant money flows and their origin. The S&P 500 had a strong week. For the week, the S&P 500 was up 5.9%. After five consecutive up days, we are now just 5.0% below the 2023 high water mark, set on July 31. We are 9.1% below the all-time high set on January 2, 2022. A look at monthly retur ..read more

In this weekly market report, we look at the various asset classes, sectors, equity categories, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that moved the market higher and the market segments that defied the trend by moving lower. Identifying the winners and losers allows us to see the direction of significant money flows and their origin. The S&P 500 pullback deepens. For the week, the S&P 500 was down 2.4%. We are now 7.9% below the 2023 high water mark, set on July 31. The market is still in the process of digesting its gains and grappling with high and rising interest rates.  A lo ..read more

In this weekly market report, we look at the various asset classes, sectors, equity categories, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that moved the market higher and the market segments that defied the trend by moving lower. Identifying the winners and losers allows us to see the direction of significant money flows and their origin. The S&P 500 pullback continues. For the week, the S&P 500 was up 0.5%. We are now 6.2% below the 2023 high water mark, set on July 31. The market is still in the process of digesting its gains and grappling with high and rising interest rates.  A lo ..read more

In this weekly market report, we look at the various asset classes, industries, equity categories, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that moved the market higher and the market segments that defied the trend by moving lower. Identifying the winners and losers allows us to see the direction of significant financial flows and their origin. Indications of widening market participation are showing up in the data. As this pattern persists, the sustainability of the bull market will steadily improve. The S&P 500 pullback resumes. For the holiday-shortened week, the S&P 500 was down 1.3 ..read more

In this weekly analysis, we scrutinize the various asset classes, industries, equity categories, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that propelled the market higher and the market segments that defied the trend by declining. Monitoring the frontrunners and stragglers allows us to comprehend the direction of significant financial flows and their origin. Indications of widening market involvement are persistently manifesting in the statistics. As this pattern persists, the robustness of the market surge will steadily enhance. The S&P 500 had a good week. For the week, the S&P 500 was u ..read more

In this weekly outlook, I examine the asset classes, sectors, equity groups, ETFs, and individual stocks that are leading the market higher, and which market segments are lagging behind. By keeping an eye on the leaders and laggards, we can get a sense of where the big money is going, and where it's coming from. Signs that market participation is broadening out are continuing to show up in the data. As this trend continues, it is improving the durability of the rally. The S&P 500 pullback continues. After making a new 2023 high on July 31, the market is now in the process of consolidatin ..read more