by Mark Croock | Jan 16, 2023 | Market Analysis
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Evolvers! The market is closed, but that’s not an excuse to sit on the couch and eat potato chips all day! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… When the market is on holiday, you should be taking that time to study and prepare...
by Mark Croock | Jan 9, 2023 | Market Analysis
Now that the first trading week of 2023 is in the books, I’m starting to grasp the types of setups that are working in the current market… But first, most of you know that I have a negative bias… I love to short high-flying momentum stocks by buying puts near the top....
by Mark Croock | Dec 29, 2022 | Market Analysis
December — usually one of the best months for stocks — has been an absolute disaster this year. And as 2022 comes to a close, some big moves are happening in the markets… But if you know what to look for, this is to be expected… It’s not uncommon to see some...
by Mark Croock | Dec 21, 2022 | Market Analysis
The final weeks of December are here as 2022 comes to a close! It’s no secret that this has been a brutal year for stocks… But that doesn’t mean there haven’t been great setups. What’s helped me most this year is having my watchlist in order at the beginning of every...
by Mark Croock | Dec 6, 2022 | Market Analysis
Here’s the truth, Evolvers… Right now, every trader on the planet is watching the same chart, the same trendlines, and the same price action. Of course, I’m talking about the S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA: SPY). I’ve been discussing the SPY all year (and for...
by Mark Croock | Dec 1, 2022 | Market Analysis
Welcome to a brand new month, Evolvers! December is a special one for stocks. Historically, it’s been one of the best-performing periods of the year for the S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA: SPY). Why? Usually, because of tax loss harvesting, trading volume, and...