Stock Market News and Analysis from Schaeffer's Investment Research

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The airline sector in the US market

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Indexes and ETFs
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IYT

January 12, 2018 2:40 PM

Red-Hot Transports Sending Up Rare Signal

IYT is exploring record highs after a banner start to 2018

Evaluating data before trading options

Investor Sentiment
Quantitative Analysis
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VIX
SPX

January 11, 2018 1:03 PM

6 Signs of Extreme Stock Market Optimism

Sentiment has not yet reached euphoric levels that often mark a top

Tense options trader watching market

Earnings Preview
Best and Worst Stocks
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AXP
SPX

January 11, 2018 10:50 AM

Beware This Blue-Chip Stock Before Earnings

A look at the 25 best and worst stocks to own during MLK Week

Buy calls when stock goes up

Options Recommendations
Trader Content
Strategies and Concepts
Trade Postmortem
Expectational Analysis
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PGR
KR
DLTR

January 11, 2018 8:15 AM

Pro Tips for Buying Options Premium

There was more to profiting with options in 2017 than just buying calls

Bull sculpture on Wall Street

Indexes and ETFs
Strategies and Concepts
Trade Postmortem
Technical Analysis
Expectational Analysis
Options Recommendations
Trader Content
VIX and Volatility
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GDX
SPY
IWM
VIX

January 10, 2018 9:54 AM

7 Secrets Behind This Undefeated Options Strategy

Our lead credit spread strategist explains how to win at selling premium in a low-volatility environment

Corner of Wall Street and Broad Street

Technical Analysis
Indexes and ETFs
Quantitative Analysis
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SPX
SPY

January 9, 2018 10:01 AM

Rare SPY Signal Suggests Stocks Could Cool Off

Why we're watching the SPY's 50-day moving average

Evaluating data before trading options

Indexes and ETFs
Quantitative Analysis
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January 8, 2018 1:23 PM

Breaking Down Stocks' Best Start to a Year in Decades

Could double-digit percentage returns be in store for the DJI, SPX, and IXIC?

Company earnings calendar and pencil

Indexes and ETFs
Quantitative Analysis
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January 4, 2018 1:00 PM

What the First Week of the Year Means for Stocks in 2018

The S&P 500 Index is pacing for its best week since 2016

Volatility, VIX, Volatility Index, Cboe Volatility Index, Stock Market Volatility

Quantitative Analysis
Indexes and ETFs
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December 27, 2017 12:41 PM

What This Rare Stock Market Win Streak Could Mean for 2018

The Dow and S&P are eyeing their longest quarterly win streak in years

Company earnings calendar and pencil

Best and Worst Stocks
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GS

December 26, 2017 10:50 AM

2 Blue Chips That Could Start 2018 With a Bang

Plus, 23 other stocks that could rally next week, if history repeats

Stock charts and pricing analysis

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Trader Content

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SPX

December 22, 2017 3:19 PM

Trader Q&A: Santa Claus Rallies and Window Dressing

Our Senior Quantitative Analyst breaks down 2 seasonal trends

Leverage your money with options

Quantitative Analysis
Investor Sentiment
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SPX

December 21, 2017 3:10 PM

5 Signs of Extreme Optimism on Wall Street

There's been a whipsaw reversal in sentiment over the past month

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