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QQQ Is Lagging After FANG Earnings. Here’s Where Money Is Shifting Now

QQQ Is Lagging After FANG Earnings. Here’s Where Money Is Shifting Now

In December, Market Insights noted how money was shifting away from large, well-known companies to smaller and less-known companies. That trend paused during earnings season as quarterly reports focused attention on mega-caps like Apple (AAPL) and Alphabet (GOOGL)....

Market Pulse: 30 Year Yield Hits Post-Pandemic High

Market Pulse: 30 Year Yield Hits Post-Pandemic High

Earlier this week, Market Insights highlighted the improving story for the U.S. economy. The trend continued today as initial jobless claims fell more than expected to their lowest level since the end of November. That triggered an interesting milestone: The 30-year...

GameStop’s Real Lesson to Investors: Beware of Crowded Trades

GameStop’s Real Lesson to Investors: Beware of Crowded Trades

GameStop's short squeeze is one of the most discussed news stories this year. Whatever you think of it, one thing is clear for investors: It shows the risk of "crowded trades." A "crowded trade" is a popular position or theme embraced by large numbers of investors. It...

Apple Stuns as the IPhone Upgrade Cycle Takes Hold: Earnings This Week

Apple Stuns as the IPhone Upgrade Cycle Takes Hold: Earnings This Week

Apple led a busy week of earnings by crushing estimates as users clambered for new iPhones. Most other companies also had strong results -- especially chip makers and industrials. The tech giant generated $65.6 billion of revenue from iPhones last quarter, up 21...

Trains Good, Planes Bad: Transports and Traveling After Coronavirus

Trains Good, Planes Bad: Transports and Traveling After Coronavirus

As the economy staggers back from coronavirus, a split is appearing in the world of transportation. Railroads are thriving and air travel is struggling. Consider these two points from yesterday: The Association of American Railroads reported that train traffic...