MarketWatch’s Mark Hulbert says that stock market sentiment has recently reached “dangerous proportions”, but also says that means little for longer term market performance. In a recent column, Hulbert said…
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Why Gross Profits May Be More Important than Earnings
Earnings often dominate the investing headlines, but according to a growing body of research, a better indicator of future stock returns may be gross profitability. The research focuses on gross…
For Most, No Time Is a Good Time for Stock-Picking
While stock correlations have been declining, several researchers say that doesn’t make the current environment any better for stick pickers — whose odds of success remain exceptionally low. “One factor…
Hulbert: Buyer Beware
Stocks have been bouncing back strong from their August troubles, but Mark Hulbert says the tone of the rally isn’t a good one. “Nothing so well illustrates Wall Street’s dangerously…
Why Syria Isn't as Bad for Stocks as You Think
Should you be worried about all the headlines saying that the Syrian crisis will pound stocks? Not if history is any guide, says MarketWatch’s Mark Hulbert. Hulbert says that historically,…
Hulbert: Buy and Hold Still Wins
If you’ve spent time lately trying to figure out when the four-plus-year bull market will come to an end, Mark Hulbert has a message for you: Stop kidding yourself. “The…
In The Market, Boring Beats Exciting ...
Investors are very often drawn to flashy, exciting stocks — those that exhibit the most volatility. But, says Mark Hulbert, they should be doing the exact opposite. “That is because…
Advisers vs. Machines
Professional and individual investors have long had a hard time beating the broader market. And, says Mark Hulbert, the rise of computer trading programs may be making it harder than…
Arnott Still Sees Low Returns Ahead
While stocks have been climbing higher, fundamental indexing guru Rob Arnott of Research Affiliates hasn’t changed his outlook for the coming decade — and it’s not an optimistic one. In…
Time To Shift Away From Junk Stocks?
The Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing and loose monetary policy continues to rule the day, allowing “junk” stocks to continue to outperform higher-quality shares. But that won’t last forever, says MarketWatch’s…