Welcome to another PRO Day! I hope you are all making preparations to make the most of the long Memorial Day weekend. I’m in the midst of finalizing a short stay in Key West, one of my favorite spots in Florida … and I’m excited to get out and stretch my legs a little bit.
Read MoreWelcome to another PRO Day! A hint of “cautious optimism” is in the air with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) rallying almost 2.5% higher over the last five trading days. But I’d be remiss if I didn’t point out that the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is still eight points above its 2025 low. That tells me there is a hint of volatility still in the air.
Read MoreWe’re seeing a market shakeout in real time, and the companies that adapt to the new rules will flourish. Luckily, with my Green Zone Power Rating system at our fingertips, we can find the stocks that are best-suited for the market — no matter if it’s bullish, bearish or flat from here! We can also make sure to avoid the stocks that are only going to be a drag on our portfolios…
Read MoreWelcome to another PRO Day! I do want to thank everyone who took part in our PRO Live session last week. We covered a lot of ground, including our most recent Rogue Portfolio trade — OceanGold Corp. (OCANF). We also hit on our most recent Apex Calendar actions, which included a pair of trades — selling Cavco Industries (CVCO) and buying F5 Inc. (FFIV).
Read MoreBefore I get into today’s PRO Day update, let me address what’s happened in the market over the last 24 hours. The S&P 500 closed up Wednesday, but the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs plan sent markets into a tailspin last night. The S&P 500 was down more than -4% during trading this morning, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq and small-cap Russell 2000 were both down more than 5% and 6% respectively. But I don’t think it’s time to panic. There are still many unknowns related to these tariffs, and the market is only digesting what it thinks they mean.
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