Break out, advance, consolidate. Break out, advance, consolidate. Rinse and repeat. That is the classic behavior of a multi-year bull market. Prices move into new, higher territory (the breakout), the trend rallies and makes the longs a lot of money (advancement), and then the trend takes a breather, moves sideways, and digests the gains (consolidate).
This morning’s review of our Global Trend Tracker shows it’s been tough to make money in most sectors lately. Semiconductors, robotics, oil, bitcoin, uranium, space, drones, and China are all down over the past five trading sessions.
It’s now official: It’s AI Boom, not AI Bust. Yesterday, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) closed above its previous all-time high of $368.61 per share. The market value of the semiconductor industry has never been higher. It’s a significant new development in the world’s most important financial debate.
Despite soft sales and a lowered outlook, Home Depot's long-term story hasn't changed. We break down the housing cycle, future demand, and why this "forever stock" may deserve another look.