Markets
The VIX Is Collapsing as Good News Floods the Market

The VIX Is Collapsing as Good News Floods the Market

The fear index is crumbling as one positive story after another hits the market. Cboe's VIX, which measures the cost of hedging the S&P 500, closed at 18.86 on Friday. That was its lowest reading since February 24, 2020, immediately before the coronavirus pandemic...

Chart Study: Is CSX Ready to Start Rolling?

Chart Study: Is CSX Ready to Start Rolling?

Railroad operator CSX has squeezed into a tight range for almost five months. Now it may be ready for a breakout. The first pattern jumping off the chart is the ascending triangle with resistance around $95. Prices just started to escape the top yesterday. Also notice...

The Dow’s Smallest Member Has Pulled Back to a Trend Line

The Dow’s Smallest Member Has Pulled Back to a Trend Line

Travelers (TRV) doesn’t get much attention, but maybe it should. The insurance stock trended steadily upward since October. It made a new all-time high above $160 last week when Chubb (CB) bid for Hartford Financial (HIG). TRV quickly pulled back, creating a potential...