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The iShares EM Fund (EEM) has dipped decisively below its 25- and 50-day moving averages, which pushes the Cabot Emerging Markets Timer into negative territory. We have one change tonight, moving one stock from Buy to Hold.

Cloudflare (NET) earnings are out today as sector rotation and scrutiny of SPAC-acquired target company valuations continue. Electric vehicle (EVs) stocks are struggling a bit and could be presenting us with attractive entry points.

The market is on course to have a nice week as the S&P 500 is higher by 3%, the Dow is up 1.2% and the Nasdaq tacked on 3% of gains. The VIX is trading at 13, which is lower by 17% on the week, which given the market’s gains is not surprising ahead of a long weekend.

The market is on course to have a nice week as the S&P 500 is higher by 3%, the Dow is up 1.2% and the Nasdaq tacked on 3% of gains. The VIX is trading at 13, which is lower by 17% on the week, which given the market’s gains is not surprising ahead of a long weekend.

According to credit rating agency Moody’s, debt obligations of the United States federal government are “judged to be of the highest quality, subject to the lowest level of credit risk” and thus are worthy of a “AAA” credit rating.

The other two major credit rating agencies, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch, disagree. These firms place an “AA+” rating on federal debt. For its part, Moody’s is not fully convinced of its AAA rating, as it recently added a “negative” label, implying that the rating is no longer “stable.”

Risk off was the theme last week as traders are once again worried about sticky inflation, and now there is growing fear of further war in the Middle East. And while those are two big worries, big picture it wasn’t a terrible week for the indexes as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both fell 1.6%, while the Dow lost 2.36%

Risk off was the theme last week as traders are once again worried about sticky inflation, and now there is growing fear of further war in the Middle East. And while those are two big worries, big picture it wasn’t a terrible week for the indexes as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both fell 1.6%, while the Dow lost 2.36%

Enovix (ENVX), Weave (WEAV), TransMedics (TMDX) and Zeta (ZETA) Deliver

Current Market Outlook


Two weeks ago we saw a bunch of positive earnings reactions that bolstered leading stocks, but last week was mostly the reverse—the leaders that had been running for months took on water, often reacting poorly to earnings and/or share offerings. Of course, while we see a few storm clouds, it’s not a hurricane, as the major indexes are in good shape and there are a growing number of “fresher” leaders (just getting going in the past few weeks) that are still acting just fine. All in all, the majority of the evidence is bullish, so we are as well, but it’s a stock-by-stock environment—many names look fine and are even buyable (preferably on weakness), but if you do have some extended stocks that are wobbling, have a plan in place (tightening stops, partial profits, etc.) in case the sellers gain strength.

This week’s list contains many of those fresher leaders mentioned above, including a few that have taken off on earnings. Our Top Pick is Zillow (Z), which should be a great bet to benefit from the new housing boom.

Stock Name	Price	Buy Range	Loss Limit
Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM)	79.05	79.5-82.5	71-73
Chart Industries (GTLS)	72.05	69-73	59-61
Digital Turbine (APPS)	24.75	21.5-24	17.5-19
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)	13.78	13.3-14.5	11.5-11.9
Freshpet (FRPT)	107.99	99-102.5	89-91
LivePerson (LPSN)	58.55	55-58.5	47-49
Maxar Technologies (MAXR)	27.02	22-23.5	20-20.5
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet (OLLI)	103.94	100-103.5	91-93
Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM)	78.41	75-78	68-70
Zillow (Z)	76.64	77-80	67-68.5

After the January market rally, new leading stocks are popping up everywhere. Here are three very different types of new leaders to consider.

Emerging markets don’t offer a ton of great buying options at the moment. But I do have a very good watch list stock for when the tide inevitably turns.

Crista writes about earnings for two stocks, a management change and a $300MM share repurchase.

Dividend Champions are similar to Dividend Aristocrats, only there’s more of them. Here are three that look attractive, writes Sure Dividend.

Despite a pullback on Monday and Tuesday, markets are generally continuing their sideways trading. The major indexes are all holding well above their moving averages, with the Nasdaq leading the pack. The fireworks are being provided by reactions to quarterly earnings, both positive and negative.

We’ll get a truer read on things when big investors return from the beach next week, but going with the evidence, we advise remaining heavily invested today.

Smart money has been looking beyond the U.S. at a wide range of global opportunities, and these six overseas small-cap ETFs are a good way to do the same.

This month’s issue of Cabot Marijuana Investor comes a week early, due to Thanksgiving holiday next week. And that’s good, because the sector is finally looking healthy again.

In last week’s update, I recommended averaging up in two stocks and buying two new stocks, and in this week’s issue, I give you the whole picture. It’s not too late to buy.



Full details in the issue.