Bill Poulos
Bill Poulos has been analyzing the markets and investing since the early 70s. Investing used to be only a much loved hobby of his but in 2001, after retiring from his day job as an automotive executive at GM, he cofounded Profits Run, Inc. He and his son (Greg) now help individuals become smarter investors while properly managing risk.
Fed’s Bostic Ruins S&P Rally
Tech shares popped this morning, leading the Nasdaq Composite to a notable 1.2% gain near the daily high and effectively reducing its year-to-date losses...
Big Bank CEOs Are Worried About US Economy
The Dow dipped again today, falling by 0.3% as rate cut odds sunk further. The S&P also decreased by 0.7% while the Nasdaq Composite,...
Fed’s Waller Could Spark Selloff on Tuesday
Equity futures were relatively steady this morning as market participants reacted to hawkish comments from European Central Bank (ECB) Governor Robert Holzmann, who suggested...
“Hot” CPI, Big Bank Earnings Threaten Bulls
Stocks fell this morning in response to hotter-than-expected inflation data. This sparked further skepticism about the Fed's coming rate cuts, which caused yields to...
A “Rough Year” for Banks Is on Its Way
Stocks ticked slightly higher today as tech continued to drive marketwide gains, even with investors remaining focused on the upcoming inflation data. The Dow...
Stocks Stage Morning Rally Despite Samsung Warning
Stocks trickled lower today as yesterday's tech rally stalled, influenced by a profit warning from Samsung that hit broader tech optimism. The Dow dropped...
Stocks Rise Ahead of Major Data This Week
Stocks mostly traded higher today with the Dow trending slightly lower due to a sell-off in Boeing shares and ongoing uncertainty about potential interest-rate...
Yields Rise, Stocks Fall on Perplexing December Jobs Report
Stocks jumped and dumped this morning as investors processed strong labor market data, impacting expectations for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts. The Dow saw a...
Treasurys Are Already Pricing-in Rate Cuts, Limiting Upside
Stocks fell again this morning as bond yields jumped, dampening the market's hopes for swift interest rate cuts. This shift in sentiment came in...
Apple Downgrade Stuns Bulls
Stocks fell today, hinting at a potential retracement to start 2024 following a year that saw the S&P narrowly miss setting a new record...