NASDAQ
Volatility Update
The current volatility in the NASDAQ is unprecedented over the 30 year life of this index.
Volatility Update
S&P volatility accelerates in October while NASDAQ volatility continues at unbelievable levels.
Volatility Update
S&P volatility moderating while NASDAQ volatility bounced back to very high levels.
Volatility Update
Down significantly In August...New trend or anomaly?
Volatility Update…Today’s S&P Volatility Reminiscent of 1987
No year in NASDAQ history even approaches this year’s volatility!
Volatility Update
NASDAQ Volatility - Unprecedented! First step toward trading in decimals will begin this fall. Barry Small, CEO of Weeden & Co., offers his insights on the impact on liquidity and potential volatility for the U.S. markets.
Volatility Update…Incredible Volatility In 2000!
This is the most volatile market year for the S&P 500 since 1938. Now well beyond the 45.1% level recorded in 1974.
Volatility Update…Incredible Volatility In 2000!
NASDAQ moved 1% or more every day but one in April!
Volatility Update…Very Volatile Year So Far!
This is the most volatile market year for the S&P 500 since 1938, now surpassing the 45.1% level recorded in 1974.
Market Volatility...Market Liquidity
Billion share days, but a dearth of liquidity for institutions, as market makers contract commitments and ECNs fragment the market.
Volatility Update…New Year Brings High Volatility
NASDAQ Index volatility has skyrocketed to nose-bleed levels since 1993.
Volatility Update…Year End Summary
While the 1930s were more severely volatile for the S&P, 1999 ranks second only to the 1974 record (45.1%) in the post WWII era.
November May Be A Turkey
Halloween belongs to the bulls, but November could be a turkey....Major Trend Index turned more negative in October. Steve gives his reasons for shorting.
The Lagging Small Caps In The Nasdaq Index
The NASDAQ Composite Index has become a very poor measure of smaller, more aggressive stocks.
The Lagging Small Caps
Weighted S&P 500 outperforming unweighted counterpart. Typical NASDAQ stock up 6% year to date, compared to +23% for Index (10 biggest NASDAQ stocks up average of 45%).
View From the North Country
The dithering dollar. Did we miss our golden opportunity? Some think there is current hope for Social Security reform. Is new NASDAQ rule an uptick or upchuck? The bears are howling.
January: A Pretty Good Month For Stock Pickers
January makes it three months in a row in which the Value Line Index, the NASDAQ Index and most secondary stocks beat the DJIA.
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