Technical Analysis

The Energy sector has not performed well over the past ten years. One of the laggards in the last few years is Suncor. This can be attributed to its almost singular focus on its oil sands projects. But, Suncor is now seriously evaluating non-fossil fuels opportunities. If Suncor can break above the Chart’s declining down trend-line, this would be very favourable for the stock, with greater expectations for further appreciation. [more]

The S&P 500 Index might have reached a near-term peak. The index is struggling to stay above its rising trend-line. It has also experienced a near-perfect, albeit short, “roll-over”. Is this the start of a pull-back? [more]

For intermediate- to longer-term investors, it might be propitious to take a position in a gold ETF before the seasonal strength for gold starts in July. Looking at the short-term for gold ETFs, the June break-down, particularly with the gap lower, suggests bearish tendencies. [more]

The S&P/TSX Composite Index (“S&P/TSX” or the “Index”) has reached a milestone. For the first time ever, it has closed above 20,000! From the March 2020 low, the Index has gone almost parabolic, with just a brief pause in September – October last year. This kind of relentless upward move usually ends with a pull-back, often resulting in a significant retraction. Downside support sits at 18,000. [more]

The S&P/TSX Composite Index has reached an important point at its current level. Right now, we have the forming of a possible Double Top around 18,000. A break-down from here could possibly lead to many months before the Index challenged the 18,000 level again. [more]

The market is in its typical seasonal period of strength. November was strong and December is off to a great start. The year-end rally is upon us. Do not fight the tape. But know that there will someday be a reckoning. But by how much and when …? [more]

Junk Bond investors are accepting only 2.1% in additional yield over investment grade corporate bonds, back to levels seen pre-COVID-19. As investors make bullish bets in their portfolios, in the past 5 days, the volume of call options has exceeded put options by almost 90%. [more]

BLM report showed the U.S. economy added 2.5 million jobs in May and unemployment rate declined to 13.3% instead of rising as it was expected; stock markets responded positively to the news. [more]