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U.S. stocks hit record highs amid mixed jobs report
U.S. markets surged to record highs today, with investors interpreting the latest jobs report as a green light for continued economic strength. This broad optimism provided a powerful tailwind for specific pockets of the market where momentum was already building, a dynamic that the Quant…
Defense and aerospace stocks rally as markets react to budget news
The market navigated a split personality today, with the Dow climbing on news of a proposed increase in military spending while the tech-heavy Nasdaq faced selling pressure. This kind of rotational environment is where a systematic approach can be particularly insightful, as it focuses on…
Five new buy signals point to market opportunities
U.S. stocks closed out a choppy day with the Dow slipping into the red, while the S&P 500 held steady and the Nasdaq edged higher on strength in tech names. Alphabet's market cap leapfrogged Apple's for the first time since 2019, underscoring how AI and…
New buy signals surge as tech stocks rally higher
U.S. markets pushed higher today with significant momentum, as the Dow Jones flirted with the 50,000 milestone, largely powered by strength in technology. This is precisely the kind of environment where a rules-based momentum strategy can find opportunities, and today’s performance reflects a portfolio positioned…
Safe havens shine amidst geopolitical tensions and new buy signals
U.S. stocks kicked off the year with solid gains across the board, as the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all climbed amid fresh geopolitical tensions in Venezuela. Those developments sparked a rush into safe havens like gold and oil, giving the broader market a lift…
Next week sets the tone for the 2026 stock market
Welcome back everyone to Stock Market Weekly Episode #814 for Friday, January 02, 2026 where we will be breaking down the most important trends, price action, and noteworthy moves across financial markets. As always, we will share extensive analytics on the S&P500 (SPX), Nasdaq 100…
U.S. stocks pull back as holiday trading fizzles
The U.S. market closed out 2025 on a softer note, with stocks pulling back amid thin holiday volume. While the year was strong overall, this final session saw a broad-based dip as investors took some profits and looked ahead to the new year's earnings season.…
Market downturn continues as cautious Fed signals weigh on stocks
The broader market faced another day of selling pressure, with major indices declining for a third consecutive session as commentary from the Fed minutes cooled expectations for imminent rate cuts. This cautious sentiment was particularly evident in the technology sector, and that pressure was reflected…
U.S. stocks stumble as Santa Claus rally loses steam
The anticipated Santa Claus rally hit a snag today as U.S. markets pulled back, with traders taking profits as the year draws to a close. The weakness was particularly sharp in precious metals, where a decrease in safe-haven demand led to significant declines in gold…
Quiet market rotation as gold miners shine amid declines
The broader U.S. markets were relatively subdued today, with major indices posting slight declines in quiet holiday trading. The real story, however, was the divergence happening beneath the surface. Quant Rockets Performance Highlights Top Gainers Today Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (GGAL): +2.68% Fortuna Mining Corp.…
