The new Mish’s Daily format is here.  Welcome to Mish’s Market Minute, an avatar (of me) that will give you analysis and actionable information in less than a minute.  The true meaning of the word “minute!”  I will try to deliver content on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  Watch the video here.   Accompanying the avatar link is a description of the topic covered.   Mish’s Market Minute:  Bitcoin flashed another death cross—but is that the real signal

The year 2018 marked a seismic shift when Wall Street kicked social media giants like Meta and Google out of the technology sector into a brand-new category called "Communication Services." This wasn't just accounting semantics—it created an entirely new investment opportunity that active traders have been capitalizing on ever since. The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) emerged from this reshuffling, giving traders direct access to streaming platforms, social networks, telecom companies, and digital

Last week ended with the fireworks of: Precious metals melting down Three Mag 7 earnings reports: MSFT fell, META flew, and TSLA pivoted A new Fed Chair nomination President Trump threatening and sending an armada towards Iran As you can see in the 5-day change column (5Dy) of the Big View Sector Summary table below, stock indexes and the long bonds took it all in stride. The SPY and QQQ closed virtually unchanged. The IWM,

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday!  I have been busy finishing my Outlook for 2026.  But before you dive in, allow me to turn your attention to Page 3.   On Page 3, we announce that our Economic Modern Family Animated Series has officially launched!!!   On Page 3, you’ll find the links to follow.  PLEASE, go to our YouTube Channel, watch the content we have shared to date (with plenty more to come).  👉 Watch. Like. Share. Subscribe. The Economic Modern Family is about to step off the page

Most people think you need six figures and property management headaches for real estate wealth. What if you could own Manhattan office towers and California shopping centers for the price of a nice dinner? Welcome to real estate ETFs. The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) puts institutional-quality real estate investing in your trading account, offering a way to capitalize on real estate trends without direct ownership hassles. XLRE ETF Structure and Real Estate

Last week started with a steep decline in stocks that broke key support levels. This drop was a test of the bulls’ resilience and a message from the market that bad news won’t always be a buying opportunity. Fortunately, for reasons we’ll discuss, the first day of the week was the low of the week. As this article and Keith’s video below will explain, if last week turns out to be just a bounce followed

Let’s start this Daily with some crowing. But in a good way.  In December 2024, I gave the Money Show 2 picks for 2025.  Here is Rivian, whose price hit over $22 a share Friday!  I am so happy for anyone who bought it and held it and quite pleased with my commitment to this stock.  For this weekend Daily, and the last Daily until we release my Outlook 2026 to you (soon come), I am highlighting the major points from my second segment of Financial Compass, with host ⁠Todd M. Schoenberger.  We talk about:  Why I’m skeptical of headline

When the global economy sneezes, the materials sector catches a cold first. Materials companies sit at the foundation of everything we build and consume, making the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) one of the most economically sensitive ETFs—a powerful tool for traders who read economic tea leaves. XLB offers clear cyclical patterns, strong technical signals, and volatility that creates real profit opportunities when timed correctly. XLB ETF Overview: Understanding the Materials Sector Dynamics The

Last Thursday concluded the first 10 trading days of the year. This calendar date is becoming increasingly important to active investors seeking better returns by using simple tactical trading strategies, as you’ll learn below. This year, the Small Caps took a commanding lead in the opening 10 days, and it’s not gone unnoticed. The media, Wall St. strategists, and retail investors all love to root for Small Caps as if they're Wall Street’s underdogs. Maybe

I often find opportunities in the most challenging trading environments and next year is no exception.   I sent over to Maggie Lake from the Market House, my 2026 outlook.   Maggie said, “it was so extensive I’m going to do a deep dive with her next month.”  In the meantime, I gave a sneak peek at the themes I am tracking.  Note I changed Maggie’s reference to me in the 3rd person to the 1st person.  The Link   Saddle Up. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2026 is the year of the

Warren Buffett buys companies so simple that even an idiot could run them. The same logic applies to consumer staples—essential products that survive recessions and crashes. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) packages this defensive power into a tradeable instrument. For active traders, XLP is a strategic tool for portfolio hedging, sector rotation, and risk management that can enhance returns while reducing overall volatility. Understanding XLP ETF: Consumer Staples Sector Fundamentals The Consumer

While most analysts and the media are focused on the 2 primary market-driving economic data points, the labor market and inflation, there’s another series that will likely determine how the market responds to employment and inflation data in 2026. Ironically, few investors are talking about it. Some are even denying it’s real, but as you can see in the chart below, it’s taking off and could push stocks much higher for years, just like it

I recently sat down with Neils Christensen of Kitco News to discuss silver (and gold).  Today’s Daily speaks to why I see plenty more upside in 2026.   (Kitco News) - After hitting new highs above $63 an ounce, silver is the precious metal investors need to watch, and according to one analyst, there is still plenty of potential for the grey metal.  In a recent interview with Kitco News, Michele Schneider, Chief Market Strategist at MarketGauge, said that after getting out of gold and silver in October,

When the economy thrives, people splurge on cars, clothes, and vacations. When times get tough, they cut back on everything except basics. This behavior pattern creates predictable trading opportunities through the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY). XLY offers traders a direct way to capitalize on consumer spending fluctuations across retail, entertainment, and luxury sectors, providing systematic entry and exit points for those who understand economic indicators and sentiment shifts. XLY ETF Trading Characteristics

The market’s biggest headwind in 2026 may not be what you investors are thinking. If history is any guide, Wall Street is going to have a very difficult balancing act in 2026—and it’s not between the Bulls and the Bears. In fact, it’s between the Bulls and the Bulls. As you can see from the table below, there isn’t a single major bank with a target for the S&P 500 in 2026 that’s lower than where