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Hey, Ross Givens here! Today’s chart breaks down the year-to-date performance of the S&P 500’s sectors—and despite recent volatility, the majority are still in the green. Out of 11 sectors, 9 remain positive, proving that strength still exists beneath the surface. Watching the indexes is important, but if that’s all you focus on, you’ll miss the real opportunities. I break it all down in today’s Insight.

Hey, Ross Givens here! History shows that when the S&P 500 enters correction territory but avoids a full-blown bear market, returns tend to be positive in the months that follow. In fact, every single time this has happened, the market was higher 6 and 12 months later. Nothing is guaranteed, but with indexes already rebounding, the odds are in our favor. The biggest opportunities come at the start of a recovery—but only if you play it right. I break it all down in today’s Insight.

Hey, Ross Givens here! Analysts are showing their cards for Q2, and Energy is getting the most love, while Consumer Staples lags behind. I don’t blindly follow Wall Street ratings, but they do offer insight into market sentiment. More importantly, there’s a group of people whose opinions carry real weight—far more than analysts. I break it all down in today’s Insight.

Hey, Ross Givens here! Friday’s market gains might look bullish on the surface, but beneath it, market breadth tells a different story. Short-, medium-, and long-term indicators all weakened, with fewer stocks trading above key moving averages. When breadth deteriorates while indexes rise, it’s a red flag. What does this mean for the next move? I break it all down in today’s Insight.

Hey, Ross Givens here! Corporate insiders—executives and board members—are legally allowed to trade their own stock, and right now, they’re buying more than usual. While insiders typically sell more than they buy, spikes in the buy/sell ratio have historically signaled market bottoms or consolidation periods before a rally. I break down what this latest move means—and why it could be an opportunity—below.

Hey, Ross Givens here! The S&P 500 just posted its best Fed Day since July 2024, climbing 1.08% and fueling the breadth surge that kicked off last Friday. With 41% of stocks now above their 200-day moving average, momentum is building—but there’s still work to be done. Volatility isn’t going away, but the signs are pointing in the right direction. I break it all down in today’s Insight.

Hey, Ross Givens here! AI mentions on S&P 500 earnings calls just spiked again. After plateauing for most of 2024, companies are ramping up discussions—likely due to rapid advancements in LLMs and AI agents. When the market gets choppy, it pays to focus on the real drivers of growth. And right now, AI remains one of the biggest catalysts out there.

Hey, Ross Givens here! AI mentions on S&P 500 earnings calls just spiked again. After plateauing for most of 2024, companies are ramping up discussions—likely due to rapid advancements in LLMs and AI agents. When the market gets choppy, it pays to focus on the real drivers of growth. And right now, AI remains one of the biggest catalysts out there.

Hey, Ross Givens here! The S&P 500’s Put-Call ratio just spiked above 0.93x—something that has historically signaled strong gains ahead. Every time this has happened since 2009, the index was higher six months later, with a median gain of 13%. On top of that, seasonality is on our side. Markets tend to dip in March and bottom mid-month before rebounding. If history repeats, last Friday could mark the turning point. Nothing is guaranteed, but if we see follow-through this week, I like the odds.

Hey, Ross Givens here! If a recession were looming, you’d expect S&P 500 companies to be sounding the alarm on their earnings calls. But that’s not happening. In fact, mentions of “recession” are at their lowest levels in years. That doesn’t mean a downturn is impossible, but it does tell us that the companies driving the economy aren’t worried. Don’t let the fear-mongering headlines distract you—I break it all down in today’s Insight.