Articles by Schaeffer's Investment Research
Dow Rockets 287 Points; Rumors Call Bulls Back to the Street
6/6/2012, 4:35 pm from Schaeffer's Investment Research in Investing, Options
"Rumors...it's all about the rumors. Although unsettling, it
seems unsubstantiated gossip has had a greater and greater impact
on investors. Hence, the rumor du jour that some type... Read >>
Dow Edges Higher as Domestic Data Attracts Bulls Back to Street
6/5/2012, 4:35 pm from Schaeffer's Investment Research in Investing, Options
"It seems recently that we've been hit with a string of weak
data pointing to a slowing U.S. economy," stated Schaeffer's Senior
Technical Strategist Ryan Detrick. "So, it was nice... Read >>
Early Blast Derailed as Dow, SPX Finish With a Whimper
6/4/2012, 4:35 pm from Schaeffer's Investment Research in Investing, Options
"Last Friday, the S&P 500 ( SPX ) broke below its
200-day moving average for the first time since December. After the
sharp sell-off on the Street, many were hoping for a nice... Read >>
Dow Off 275 Points; Jobs Data Leaves Wall Street In Tatters
6/1/2012, 4:35 pm from Schaeffer's Investment Research in Investing, Options
"It was a perfect storm of worse-than-expected economic data
this morning -- highlighted by the nonfarm payrolls report -- that
pulled the market into a sea of red," lamented... Read >>
Dow Snaps Seven-Month Winning Streak With Worst Month in Two Years
5/31/2012, 4:25 pm from Schaeffer's Investment Research in Investing, Options
The
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI)
flirted with an early triple-digit deficit today, as disappointing
reports on jobless claims, private-sector payrolls, and
Chicago-area manufacturing... Read >>
Dow Drops 161 Points on Euro-Zone Strife
5/30/2012, 4:35 pm from Schaeffer's Investment Research in Investing, Options
The
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI)
couldn't keep yesterday's bullish momentum alive, spiraling more
than 160 points lower by the close. "Stocks did an about-face today
as euro-zone... Read >>
China, Greece Lift Dow 126 Points
5/29/2012, 4:35 pm from Schaeffer's Investment Research in Investing, Options
"This morning, rumors circulated that China may serve up a new
stimulus package. If that wasn't enough, news out of Europe was
that the pro-bailout political party in Greece is rising in... Read >>
Stocks See Red Ahead of Long Weekend, But Hold Onto Weekly Gains
5/25/2012, 4:35 pm from Schaeffer's Investment Research in Investing, Options
The
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI)
took a bit of a dive today, as the bulls stayed on the sidelines
ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. "It's Friday and we all get a
three-day break... Read >>
Stocks End Little Changed While VIX Beats a Retreat
5/24/2012, 4:35 pm from Schaeffer's Investment Research in Investing, Options
Once again, the
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI)
endured a wishy-washy session, only to find itself a bit higher
than where it started. "We saw a dip in initial jobless claims and
an... Read >>
Late-Day Surge Keeps Dow, SPX Near Breakeven; Is an Oversold Bounce In Store?
5/23/2012, 4:35 pm from Schaeffer's Investment Research in Investing, Options
The
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI)
had lopped off more than 191 points by lunchtime, but battled back
to pare most of its losses by the closing bell. "As the day wore on
it looked... Read >>