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Market theory, seasonality, macro trends, and the forces that drive stock prices over time.

24 articles

2026 Midterm Elections: How Markets Historically React by Sector

The 2026 midterms land November 3. A non-partisan look at midterm-year market seasonality and the sectors — defense, healthcare, energy, small caps — most exposed to a change in control of Congress.

August 25, 2026 · 12 min read

Market Wrap July 29, 2026: Fed's Hawkish Hold, Iran Attack, Dow −1,100 — Microsoft Surges 7% After Hours

Full July 29 market recap: Fed held rates with 3 FOMC members dissenting for a hike, Iran launched an attack sending oil +7% to $90, Dow fell 1,100 points and Nasdaq 100 entered correction. Microsoft crushed earnings with $90B revenue and Azure +43%; Meta fell 9.6% on margin collapse.

July 29, 2026 · 8 min read

S&P 500 Sector Rotation 2026: Which Sectors Win When the Fed Cuts Rates — Complete Playbook

The Fed cut rates 6 times since September 2024 with 2 more projected in H2 2026. Complete sector rotation playbook: XLF, XLRE, XLI, XLK, XLP — which sectors win, which lose, and how to size your portfolio tilts.

July 25, 2026 · 12 min read

Q2 2026 Earnings Season Preview: Key Dates, Big Tech Expectations & What to Watch

Q2 2026 earnings season kicks off mid-July after a +9.6% S&P 500 H1. Complete preview: earnings calendar, sector-by-sector expectations, MSFT/META/AAPL/AMZN deep dives, the three themes that will move markets, and a practical investor playbook.

July 18, 2026 · 11 min read

S&P 500 at All-Time Highs 2026: Should You Invest Now, Wait, or Rebalance?

The S&P 500 hit all-time highs after a +9.6% first half of 2026. What should investors do? Historical ATH return data, the case for lump sum vs DCA, sectors trading at relative discounts, and what NOT to do when markets are near peaks.

July 18, 2026 · 12 min read

Fed Rate Cuts 2026: How Lower Rates Will Reshape Your Portfolio — Winners & Losers

The Fed has cut rates 6 times since Sep 2024 with 2 more projected in H2 2026. Sector-by-sector playbook: REITs, utilities, small caps, homebuilders win. Banks and money market funds face headwinds. Historical rate cycle returns and portfolio action plan.

July 9, 2026 · 12 min read

Why July Is One of the Best Months for Stocks - And What It Means for 2026

July ranks among the strongest months for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Historical win rates, the 2026 setup after a +9.6% H1, sector rotation, Q2 earnings calendar, and FAQ.

July 3, 2026 · 10 min read

Stock Market Seasonality: Monthly Returns, 'Sell in May,' and What History Says

S&P 500 average monthly returns since 1950, the January Effect, Santa Claus Rally, September curse, and election-year patterns. Does seasonality actually work for investors?

June 28, 2026 · 13 min read

RSP vs SPY: Why Equal-Weight Is Beating the S&P 500 in 2026

RSP outperforming SPY by 400+ bps YTD as market breadth widens. Equal-weight vs cap-weight — concentration risk, sector balance, rebalancing edge, and which to buy now.

June 27, 2026 · 12 min read

When to Sell a Stock: 7 Signals That Tell You It's Time

The 7 clearest reasons to sell a stock: broken thesis, position too large, better opportunity, overvaluation, management trust lost, moat erosion, and tax strategy. Plus the reasons that are NOT valid sell signals.

June 20, 2026 · 12 min read

Stock Options for Beginners: Covered Calls, Puts & the Basics (2026)

A complete beginner's guide to stock options — covered calls, cash-secured puts, long calls, and long puts. Real examples with Apple, NVIDIA, and Microsoft, implied volatility explained, and the top mistakes to avoid.

June 17, 2026 · 12 min read

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/B) vs the S&P 500: Which Should You Own?

BRK/B vs SPY — 1, 3, 5, 10, and 20-year performance data; Berkshire's full portfolio breakdown; the insurance float advantage; succession risk; and when to own each for your portfolio.

June 17, 2026 · 12 min read

Trump Tariffs Impact on Stocks: What Investors Need to Know

A sector-by-sector breakdown of which stocks benefit from trade protection and which face margin pressure — tech hardware, autos, industrials, consumer retail, and defense reviewed for 2026 investors.

June 14, 2026 · 13 min read

What Is the VIX Index and How Should You Use It as an Investor?

The 'fear gauge' explained — how VIX is calculated, what different levels mean, and how investors at every risk level can use it to time entries, manage risk, or just keep perspective.

June 10, 2026 · 9 min read

Can We Actually Predict Stock Prices? What the Research Says

From the Efficient Market Hypothesis to machine learning and technical analysis — a clear-eyed look at what can and can't be predicted, what time horizon matters, and what this means for how you invest.

June 10, 2026 · 12 min read

Understanding MACD Signals: A Complete Guide to Trading Momentum

Learn how to use MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) to identify buy and sell signals

January 20, 2025 · 8 min read

RSI Trading Strategy: Buy Oversold, Sell Overbought

The RSI strategy buys when RSI falls below 30 (oversold) and sells above 70 (overbought). Learn how RSI works, when it excels, and when it fails.

July 13, 2026 · 7 min read

Moving Average Crossover: Golden Cross & Death Cross

The Golden Cross (50-day MA crosses above 200-day) signals buy; the Death Cross signals sell. How the MA crossover strategy works and when it wins.

July 13, 2026 · 7 min read

Momentum Investing Strategy (12-1 Month) Explained

The 12-1 month momentum strategy buys assets up most over the past 12 months (excluding last month). Based on Jegadeesh & Titman's 1993 landmark paper.

July 13, 2026 · 7 min read

Value Averaging Strategy: A Smarter Alternative to DCA

Value Averaging sets a target portfolio growth path and buys more when below target, sells when above. Edleson's 1988 method compared to DCA.

July 13, 2026 · 8 min read

VIX Fear Buying Strategy: Use Market Panic as a Buy Signal

The VIX Fear Buying strategy uses the CBOE Volatility Index as a sentiment gauge — skim cash when calm, deploy all-in when VIX spikes above 25.

July 13, 2026 · 8 min read

DCA Investing Strategy Guide: Systematic Dollar-Cost Averaging

Dollar-cost averaging invests a fixed amount on a schedule regardless of price. How DCA reduces timing risk and when it beats lump-sum investing.

July 13, 2026 · 7 min read

Dip Buying Strategy: Systematic Contrarian Investing

The Dip Buyer strategy skims cash during rallies near highs, then deploys all-in when price drops a set % from ATH. Beats emotional investing.

July 13, 2026 · 9 min read

Volatility-Scaled DCA Strategy: Self-Calibrating Rules

Vol-Scaled DCA uses each stock's own 20-day realized volatility vs its 1-year average to size investments — more in high-vol, less in low-vol.

July 13, 2026 · 9 min read
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