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Surviving The Small-Cap Zombie Apocalypse (+71% YTD 11/30/23)

Small-cap value and special situations investing can offer some of the best ways to generate alpha. The russell 2000 is down 40.5% from january 2020 to november 20, 2023. The small cap value universe has performed well year-to-date. The blended total return is +71% vs. 4.2% for the russell.

Time Left In Secular Bull Equity Market - Part II

Time remaining in this secular bull equity market? brian gilmartin says the fomc is likely closer to cutting rates. He says the bond market is in a bear market, and the s&p 500 fell almost 20% from 2000 to 2009. The bond market may be in the midst of a recession, he says. Brian says monetary policy can change quickly.

Bill Ackman Makes U-Turn, Bets On Rate Cuts, Possible Hard Landing

Billionaire investor bill ackman made a u-turn and is betting big on rate cuts as fears of an economic hard landing mount. Ackman placed a big bet on long-term interest rates surging in august before cashing out in october. The hedge fund manager is now betting on the fed to cut rates as soon as q1.

Weekly Market Pulse: Is The S&P 500 Still Uninvestable?

Joseph calhoun: is the s&p 500 still uninvestable? tadamichi says the economic data for the week was positive. He says the market is pricing in low interest rates for next year. Joe says the value index is up nearly 15% since the start of the year.

Pullback Imminent For Nasdaq 100: Outlining Four Potential Scenarios For The QQQ

Nasdaq 100 may be due for a pullback, and growth leadership names may be overbought. The nasdaq 100 could reach a new all-time high in january 2024, but that's unlikely. The top two sectors on friday were real estate and industrials, and the top two in 2023. Dave barger lays out four potential scenarios for the nasdaq, with his estimated probabilities for each.

2024: Where Hopes For A 'Soft Landing' Go To Die

Equities had one of their best months in years in november due to falling rates and inflation fears. Bret jensen says a recession and a bear market in equities likely lies ahead in 2024. He believes the u.s. Economy is on the cusp of a recession. Jensen believes a recession is more than a 50/50 chance.

Sentiment Speaks: Santa May Be Bringing Coal For Christmas

Market may decline just when most are expecting a santa rally, says avi gilburt. The market presents investors with a game based in psychology, says ugurhan. Most market participants are playing a game of go-fish, he says. The market's ultimate goal is to divine the correct direction of the stock market.

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