According to a recent survey, 91% of Americans are either afraid or unsure about riding in a self-driving vehicle. But at the pace self-driving technology is progressing, it might not be out of reach — or scary — for anyone much longer.

If you’ve been trading stocks for any length of time, you’ve probably heard of the 'January Barometer.' You’ll likely hear it quoted endlessly, but that whole expression of “as January goes, so goes the year” has zero value to it any longer.

Here is a short look at the 7 largest companies by market capitalization as of Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. Additionally, I have included the percentages of their gains on a year-to-date basis. Let's dive into the numbers.

The ETF industry saw explosive growth in 2024, as the space piled up huge assets amid the stock market surge. ETFs across various categories pulled in a record $1.12 trillion in capital last year. But which of these funds were the most-loved in 2024?

In April of 2024, I looked at the potential for a downturn that never materialized. That scenario was negated by the break of the March high during the summer, followed by a sequence of higher highs and higher lows. So, what will this year bring?

In this video, I review the overall market structure, some recent long signals, and two new swing positions for next week.

You can often count on the reliable earnings and generous dividends offered by utility stocks, which are still undervalued and under-represented in many portfolios. For more aggressive investors, Clearway Energy, Inc. fits the bill.

What has Wall Street been buzzing about this week? Here is a look at the top 5 buy calls and the top 5 sell calls made by Wall Street's best analysts during the trading week of Dec. 30, 2024 through Jan. 3, 2025.

The short-term downtrend looks set to continue, at least according to the market indicators that I follow. Still, you would never know that it is a downtrend after experiencing the market strength revealed in Friday's trading session.