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The Stock Market Rally Is Working, but Nobody Feels Good
The rally kept working this week, with major indexes pushing to new highs and momentum still favoring the bulls. But beneath the surface, this market is testing patience as leadership stays concentrated, volatility falls, and many traders feel pressure to chase or second-guess their process.
Dip Buyers Showed up Fast as Small Caps Lead the Bounce
Dip buyers returned quickly this week as macro pressure eased and AI leadership held firm. The pullback was shallow, the Russell 2000 bounced from a key level, and semiconductors regained momentum after Nvidia earnings.
The Rally Is Winning, But Rates Are Fighting Back
This week’s Stock Market Weekly breaks down the first meaningful cracks in the AI-led rally, as semiconductors, the Nasdaq 100, and market breadth begin to weaken. Rising rates, higher oil, and inflation pressure are now pushing harder against the market’s momentum engine.
This Rally Keeps Getting Harder to Buy. Here’s Exactly What I’m doing.
This week’s Stock Market Weekly breaks down a powerful but increasingly narrow rally led by semiconductors, memory, storage, and AI infrastructure. QQQ and SMH are moving at a remarkable pace, but the speed and concentration of the move raise important risk-management questions for traders chasing…
Stocks Keep Climbing, But These 4 Warning Signs Are Hard to Ignore
Stocks pushed to fresh highs after a powerful multi-week rally, but risk signals are starting to build beneath the surface. Rising crude oil, climbing 10-year yields, weak breadth, and increasingly bullish sentiment all suggest the market may be getting stretched, even as the overall trend…
Why This Stock Market Rally Feels So Hard to Buy
The market staged a powerful short squeeze rally, pushing the S&P 500 to new highs and leaving many traders frustrated on the sidelines. Semiconductors led the charge, with the SMH on pace for its best single month in history — a rules-based signal that rewarded…
Historic Stock Market Rally and Where Opportunities Are Now
Markets surged to fresh highs in a historic three-week rally, driven by a powerful squeeze as investors rushed back into risk. The Nasdaq 100’s relentless climb highlights a sharp shift in character. Price action flipped bullish fast, forcing traders to adapt or get left behind…
V-Shaped Rally Lifts Stocks as Semiconductors Lead to All-Time Highs
Markets ripped higher in a fast, headline-driven V-shaped rally, fueled by geopolitical de-escalation and a sharp shift in sentiment. Semiconductors surged to all-time highs, breadth expanded aggressively, and volatility collapsed, signaling a meaningful change in tone. The market is sending a clear
Relief Rally for the Stock Market Underway But Oil Says Not So Fast
Markets staged a relief rally in a volatile, headline-driven week, but the bigger picture hasn’t changed. Geopolitics and rising oil prices remain key risks, keeping pressure on inflation and rates, while the rebound looks more like an oversold bounce than a confirmed bottom.
Nasdaq Correction Deepens as Rates Surge and War Tensions Linger
Welcome back everyone to Stock Market Weekly Episode #825 for Friday, March 27, 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…
