Markets don't develop in isolation, neither do they develop in unison. In any related group, there's usually a leader, and a laggard. These inter-market relationships provide good trading opportunities because one index will lead the way in behavior and development. Alert traders watch the leader, then look for a duplication of this behavior in other associated markets.   Read More

Wall Street's been experiencing a pullback this week. Are the green shoots of growth about to be nipped in the bud? Will they be overtaken by fast growing Chinese bamboo shoots? Chart analysis provides one method to assess the viability of green shoots and bamboo shoots.    Read More

The firestorm caused by Rio Tinto pulling out of its deal with Chinalco, resulting from the partnership with once bitter rival, BHP Billiton, has the makings of a soap drama. It's enthralling viewing, but many observers are missing the vital sub-plot which leads to the surprise ending.    Read More

Oil prices have more than doubled since the near $30 lows this past winter, tracking the stronger equities markets. Will crude continue to be hot, or are we in for a cold spell?   Read More

How many times have you heard the claim that the market always rises in the long term? It’s a dangerous and misleading market myth underscored by the deletion of General Motors from the S&P 500 and the Dow this week.    Read More

Gold has enjoyed a good run up the past 12 months, and this is mainly due to uncertainty in equity markets (have we reached a bottom yet?) and the oil rally in May. Is there still more upside potential in bullion?    Read More

The Nasdaq has provided consistent leadership in market development since the beginning of the bear market on late 2007. This information is especially useful if you are trading the Dow or the S&P 500, as these indexes follow the Nasdaq with a lag of several days.    Read More

The debate rages on — Is this a new bull market or just a bear market rally? Have we bottomed out? Are the markets turning for real? Let's see what the charts have to say.    Read More

Every now and then we are forcibly reminded not to try to outsmart the market. The market is always right, even when we think the market is wrong. Pharmaceutical company Roche is a fine example of the gap between perception and reality.   Read More

Automakers around the world are facing the challenge of remaining relevant. With General Motors and Chrysler teetering on the verge of bankruptcy, which carmaker will survive the fallout? Definitely look to the Japanese, in particular, Nissan.    Read More