Stock Market News and Analysis from Schaeffer's Investment Research

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November 12, 2025 8:00 AM

Buying Netflix 10-for-1 Stock Split? Expect Underperformance

Splits aren't so sweet for large-cap, high-priced stocks

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November 5, 2025 8:00 AM

Buying IPOs: Are They Really Worth All the Hype?

Data shows the volatile nature of buying early in IPOs

Investing in the stock market, best stocks to buy now

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October 29, 2025 8:17 AM

What to Expect as the SPX Enters a Historically Bullish Period

The next six months might not be as positive as many believe

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October 22, 2025 8:00 AM

Is the S&P 500 Due for a Breather? What History Says

How the S&P 500 performs after such a long time near all-time highs

Volatility, VIX, Volatility Index, Cboe Volatility Index, Stock Market Volatility

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October 8, 2025 8:32 AM

What Falling Historical Volatility Could Mean for the SPX

The 20-day historical volatility (HV) has fallen below 6% for the first time in over a year

Trader reviewing stock charts, stock price action, learning to trade

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October 1, 2025 7:59 AM

Why Going Against Market Trends Can Be Good for Contrarians

This historic market signal says contrarians could win

Stock tickers, stock prices, stock market, investing, trading

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September 24, 2025 8:00 AM

AAII Bearish Tilt Could Be a Reliable Contrarian Indicator

Despite consistently setting records, AAII isn't completely sold on the S&P 500 Index (SPX)

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September 17, 2025 7:12 AM

Gold Bugs Should Watch Out For These Warning Signals

Even though gold has been surging this year, gains could be running out

Bearish outlook, bearish, sell off, bearish market, downtrend

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September 10, 2025 7:44 AM

Best and Worst Stocks to Own During Triple Witching Week

The historically bearish week typically starts off strong, but rapidly unravels

Exchange Traded Funds, ETFs, ETF, ETF options, trading ETFs

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September 4, 2025 8:13 AM

35 ETFs to Watch After the S&P 500's Most Recent Surge

Top-performing ETFs keep climbing, while underperformers trail

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August 27, 2025 8:00 AM

Best and Worst Stocks to Own Over Labor Day Week

AAPL and NVDA are two of the worst stocks to own over Labor Day week

Consumer spending sinking, Retail sinking

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August 20, 2025 8:19 AM

Consumer Strength Signal Flashing Short-Term Caution Sign

Longer term, historical pops in XLY/XLP relative strength show up better for bulls

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