Stock Market Analysis & Opinion

by Chaim Siegel of Elazar Advisors, LLCYou have to ask yourself an important question as this stock market develops. Do I need to change the way I’m looking at news, markets and pundit...

The unusually smooth bailout of a big Spanish bank and upwardly-revised OECD global growth forecasts helped create an aura of stability in markets. The stability was perhaps inevitable on the eve of...

In London the FTSE 100 is in positive territory but market volatility is low as investors are focusing on the UK general election tomorrow. The pro-business policies of the Conservative party would be...

EuropeStock markets in Europe are weak today as traders are cashing in their chips from last week’s positive run. The lack of any major macro-economic news has prompted dealers to lock-in their...

The energy sector has already taken a hit in recent weeks given talk of price freezes, business re-nationalisation and greater regulation, from both main political parties. Whether or not you believe...

Equity markets in Europe are offside this morning as profit taking from last week’s strong finish continues. Traders are focused on the European Central Bank (ECB) meeting and the UK general...

As global leaders decried Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Accord, investors were quietly pumping funds into the stock market. Dumping the climate deal...

The new month has started with a bang for the S&P 500. The US benchmark index has risen to a new record high. The incredible bull run continues, now in its ninth year. Clear blue skies ahead?...

It wasn’t the most glorious of returns from a long weekend in markets. Investors bought up the latest Trump dip but haven’t quite shown the desire to take it any further. Continuing...

European markets look for a slightly lower start as the UK and US come back online on Tuesday after an uneventful Asian session where China is still on holiday. Talk that Italy will spice up...

Petrofac (LON:PFC) dramaMid-cap oil shares were amongst the worst performers on London’s stock market performers on Thursday, as a drama unfolded at oilfield services firm Petrofac. Petrofac...

The FTSE 100 is still above the 7500 mark even though we have seen a small pullback this morning. Last night, the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting showed that policymakers are...

Marks and Spencer (LON:MKS) past the sales slump The main relief here is that pre-tax profit is a little above the average City forecast of c.£593m-£600m. At £613.8m, down 11% on the...

The FTSE 100 is back above the 7500 mark, we have seen alot of price action in this region lately. The London market has found it difficult to hold onto the 7500 level. Marks and Spencer (LON:MKS)...