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From the desk of Vance Howard: I have been doing this job of managing money just about my whole life and have loved nearly every minute of it. But as I get older and wiser, I do start to see things a lot more clearly. I had a...

Hawkish comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell overshadowed many largely positive earnings results, sending stocks lower for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.86%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 dropped 2.75%....

From the desk of Vance Howard: We have moved back from being overbought to being oversold. One of the main reasons for the selling pressure these last two weeks is that it’s tax time. We have had three years of nice gains in the...

Stocks posted losses in a holiday-shortened trading week as the first-quarter earnings season kicked off and investors digested new inflation data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.78%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500...

Stock prices fell last week in response to the Fed’s plan to combat inflation, which staked out a more aggressive stance than investors had anticipated. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.28%, while the Standard &...

The HCM-BuyLine® is positive, and we are buying on pullbacks. As you can see from the chart below, the market is in a trading range, and the pullback we are seeing now is a normal reset after the move higher last week. We feel the odds are

Stocks spent last week digesting the sharp gains of previous weeks as investors assessed a tightening yield curve, the war in Ukraine, and an uncertain outlook for economic growth and inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped...

From the desk of Vance Howard: On Monday we did get a new buy signal on the HCM-BuyLine® which will pull us back into the markets. With that said, the market is way overbought so a technical pullback is a very high probability....

What's Happening in April 2022?? Find out by checking out our new video posted on our Health, Wealth, & Happiness Series on our YouTube Channel. Keeping you informed on current market updates, upcoming events and much more. If...

With growing confidence in the economy’s resilience, stocks posted another week of solid gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.31%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 advanced 1.79%. The Nasdaq Composite index picked...

From the desk of Vance Howard: The HCM-BuyLine® has firmed up substantially – still no buy signal yet but it is looking a lot better. With that said, the market is now overbought and will pull back in the next...

With the Fed embarking on a new course of monetary tightening amid continued fighting in Ukraine, stocks staged a powerful, broad-based rally last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 5.49%, while the Standard & Poor’s...

Vance Howard on Bloomberg Radio- Vance Howard, CEO at Howard Capital Management, discusses the markets and investing with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Listen here,

From the desk of Vance Howard: I have traded through about every market you can imagine. Up, down, sideways, straight down, kind of up, etc., but I have been perplexed as to why this has traded a bit different from the start of a...

Intensifying hostilities in Ukraine continued to unsettle markets, as investors grappled with the war’s impact on the global economies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.99%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 dropped 2...

The HCM-BuyLine® is still negative and has gotten even more negative, which could result in an additional reduction in equites. We are currently about 30% cash/ T-bills. We have been getting a lot of questions about the cash balances within

Vance Howard joins Courtney Reagan on CNBC Worldwide Exchange to discuss his market outlook amid rapidly surging oil prices. Howard Capital’s Vance Howard and RBC’s Blake Gwinn on how surging oil prices are...

War in Ukraine weighed on stocks as investors assessed the economic impact of continued hostilities, expanding economic sanctions, and potentially higher inflation due to rising oil prices and new stresses on the global supply chain....

Keeping it in Perspective: Current Market Update from Kevin & Diana McCarthy. Check out our YouTube Channel to follow our Health, Wealth & Happiness Vlog Series, keeping you informed of current market conditions, upcoming events and...

The market is trading in a much better range than a few weeks ago, and the HCM-BuyLine® is still negative but is slowly firming up. Along with our domestic issues, international turmoil is very heavy and one must ask, was the bottom set....

Vance Howard joins Kelly Evans on CNBC's The Exchange to discuss his outlook on the market amid ongoing stagflation and how the Fed could potentially respond. Click below to watch the full interview. We’re in a stagflation...

Investors rode a rollercoaster of emotions as rising hostilities at the Russian-Ukrainian border sent stocks sharply lower before a powerful late-week rally erased early losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was flat (-0.06%), while...

Eric Johnston, Cantor Fitzgerald, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss what he would advise his clients to do ahead of Fed rate hikes.

Russia has invaded Ukraine and the markets are selling off this morning. Oil is the only thing that is up at this time, which is to be expected. Oil is one of the biggest things that will affect us negatively because gas prices will undoubt

The markets have been, and are currently trading in a volatile, random price movement with any good or bad news swinging the markets all over the map. Both the S&P 500 and QQQ are hitting support. The question is, will it hold or is there..

Stocks closed lower for the week as escalating tensions on the Russian-Ukrainian border added to existing jitters over higher inflation and a pending tightening of monetary policy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 1.90%, while the...

The HCM-BuyLine® is still negative, and the intermediate-term trend is still down. We are sitting on a reasonable amount of cash and 1–3-month T-Bills. The market appears to be stabilizing after a very nasty selloff with the news of Russia

A hot inflation print and the growing concern of a Russian invasion of Ukraine sent stocks tumbling late in the week, leaving major indices lower for the five-trading days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average skidded 1.00%, while the Standard

Stocks managed to gain ground last week as investors turned their focus to corporate earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.05%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 gained 1.55%. The Nasdaq Composite index picked up 2.38%...

The HCM-BuyLine® went negative last week for the first time since mid-February 2020, during the beginning of the pandemic. We are about 30-50% in cash and very short-term bonds. We were scaling out last week trying to take advantage of any

An exceptionally volatile week, marked by wide intraday price swings, whipsawed investors with stocks ending higher following a surge to the upside on the final trading day of the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.34%, while the

Stocks extended their January retreat as worries over inflation and rising bond yields continued to exert downward pressure on prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 4.58%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 sank 5.68%. The Dow Jones In

The HCM-BuyLine® has been breached and has turned negative. This is the first time since February 2020, at the being of the pandemic, that the HCM-BuyLine® has gone negative. We will be reducing exposure to equities and waiting for the mark

The HCM-BuyLine® has weakened and we are monitoring to see if a change in trend is imminent. Growth stocks, technology, semiconductors, small caps, and just about everything has dropped at a fast pace since the start of the year. A relief r

Deteriorating investor enthusiasm for high-valuation growth companies and a mixed start to the fourth-quarter earnings season made for a volatile week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.88%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 slipped 0.3

Inflation soared 7% in 2021, the biggest increase in nearly 40 years. The Consumer Price Index, which tracks the price of a broad range of goods and services, increased 7% from the year before in December. Younger consumers have never exper

A jump in yields sparked by a more aggressive sounding Federal Reserve sent the market lower to start the new year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.29%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 declined 1.87%. The Nasdaq Composite...

🎉 Hello 2022!! 🎉 As we begin the new year we are excited to announce the new addition to our Health, Wealth & Happiness series! Welcome to McCarthy Financial Groups, Monthly Vlog! 

After closing out a very nice year the markets are off to a rocky start. The first couple of weeks of a new trading year seem to always be volatile, and with very little direction. This is primarily caused by fund managers, institutions, he

Stocks closed out the year on a mostly positive note, adding to the year’s gains as concerns about the economic issues of Omicron infections receded. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.08%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 picked up 0.8

HO! HO! HO! The Santa Claus rally appears to have started Monday with a very strong move to the upside. Tuesday pulled back just a little bit, which should be expected with Monday’s big day to the upside. Three more trading days and we shou

Vance Howard joins Dom Chu on CNBC Worldwide Exchange to address the new COVID surge, the Fed's shift towards higher rates, and the impact on the market into the end of the year and 2022.

Stock prices retreated last week as global central banks joined the Federal Reserve in taking steps to tighten monetary policy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.68%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 dropped 1.94%. The Nasdaq Composite

The markets have pulled back the last three trading sessions and look set to base and move higher into year end. There was a buyer’s strike heading into the FOMC meeting, but we expect a “buy the news” rally. It is widely expected that the

A more benign reassessment of the possible economic risk posed by Omicron sent stocks sharply higher last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average picked up 4.02%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 advanced 3.82%. The Nasdaq Composite index gai

Vance Howard was recently interviewed by Douglas Yones on the NYSE to discuss his HCM Defender ETF series: HCM Defender 100 (QQH) and HCM Defender 500 (LGH).

Stocks took investors on a wild ride last week as the Omicron variant and Fed comments upended market expectations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.91%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stumbled 1.22%. The Nasdaq Composite index dr

Vance Howard joins Liz Claman on The Claman Countdown to discuss the recent volatility in the market.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 1.97%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 slumped 2.20%. The Nasdaq Composite index lost 3.52% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, dropped 1.68%.

Stocks were mixed last week in choppy trading as investors battled the crosscurrents of good economic data and a troubling rise in COVID-19 infections globally. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 1.38%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 a

Last week was a historic week for Howard Capital Management, Inc. as we rang the NYSE Closing Bell® and celebrated the launch of our two ETFs, QQH and LGH, and their two-year anniversary on the NYSE.

Stocks posted small declines last week as investors digested recent stock market gains and an unexpectedly high inflation read.The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 0.63%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 retreated 0.31%. The Nasdaq Composos

A Federal Reserve announcement on tapering, a fresh batch of corporate profits, and encouraging economic data lifted stocks to another weekly gain.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.42%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 advanced 2.00%

The markets are melting up as they say. They are overbought at this point, but again, any pullback should be bought. The HCM-BuyLine® has moved back into a very strong position. Like I have been saying for two months, September and October

A fresh wave of positive corporate earnings surprises sent markets to new record highs last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 0.40%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 rose...

Vance Howard joins Brian Sullivan on CNBC Worldwide Exchange to discuss cash build-up on the sidelines and give his outlook on the market going into the end of the year. Click below to watch the full interview.

The HCM-BuyLine® is positive and has built back a lot of strength after the selloff in late September/early October. The S&P 500 is hitting resistance and probably needs a few trading sessions to break on through. The markets are a bit over

Stocks rallied last week on a stream of positive corporate earnings surprises. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.08%, while... [read more]

Fed Unveils Tapering Plans October 18, 2021 A strong opening to the third-quarter earnings season sparked a late week, broad-based rally that helped stocks finish the week with solid gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.58%,...

From the desk of Vance Howard: September and October are historically volatile months, yet the HCM-BuyLine® remains positive. We expect the market to stabilize and move higher into year-end. When bearish bets are near records and...

The overhang of bumping against the federal debt ceiling was lifted last week with an agreement to extend the debt ceiling through early December, helping propel stocks to a weekly gain.

The HCM-BuyLine® is still positive, but it has weakened, and we are monitoring it closely. The markets have sold off to the point that they are now oversold, and we expect them to be sloppy and volatile for a few more weeks.

Higher bond yields and a legislative stalemate in Washington, D.C., added up to losses for the week. Read more in our blog.

From the desk of Vance Howard: Equity markets faltered sharply yesterday. This was the worst day for the markets in more than 6 months, even worse than the selloff from the Evergrande debacle. The markets are retesting their lows,...

Stocks prices were whipsawed last week, dragged initially lower by financial contagion worries and later lifted by a supportive Fed policy statement. Continue reading in our blog. The Dow Jones Industrial Average...

The HCM-BuyLine® is still positive, and the selloff this week was much needed. I know that sounds bizarre, but markets have to reset from time to time, and periods of consolidation are needed. Continue Reading more from Vance in our blog.

Stocks weakened ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting and amid persistent concerns about the Delta variant’s impact on the economy. The Dow Jones...

Vance Howard joins Brian Sullivan on CNBC Worldwide Exchange to discuss his outlook on the market and potential opportunity in small caps. Watch the full interview.

From the desk of Vance Howard: The HCM-BuyLine® is positive, so the trend is still very much intact. The market as whole is…let’s just say tired. There is not a lot of upward momentum, and some of that is due to the...

Delta Variant Concerns Markets September 13, 2021 In a quiet week of news, stocks moved lower amid simmering concerns over the Delta variant’s effect on the progress of economic reopening. The Dow Jones Industrial Average...

Data and Delta Scramble Stock Results September 7, 2021 Stocks were mixed last week amid conflicting economic data and continued spread of Delta variant infections. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.24% during the five...

VANCE HOWARD ON CNBC SQUAWK ON THE STREET SEPTEMBER 06, 2021 Vance Howard joins hosts, David Faber, Morgan Brennan, and Michael Santoli on CNBC's Squawk on the Street to discuss the state of the market after stocks closed out a strong...

The stock market powered to record levels last week amid talk of Fed tapering and a deceleration in new Delta variant cases. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.96%, while the...

From the desk of Vance Howard: The HCM-BuyLine® is positive, and as per usual, any pullback should be bought. Read more from Vance in our blog.

Will the Fed Taper in 2021? August 23, 2021 Stocks turned lower last week amid the increasing probability of a Fed tapering, mixed economic data, and growing concerns about the economic impact of the Delta variant. The Dow Jones...

From the desk of Vance Howard: The HCM-BuyLine® is positive, and any pullback should be bought. Covid has put some pressure on the market, along with the markets being a bit overbought. Read more from Vance in our blog.

Looking past inflation figures and Delta variant trends, stocks last week found a way to climb higher and set fresh record highs in the process. Read more on the McCarthy Financial Group Blog.

VANCE HOWARD ON CNBC WORLDWIDE EXCHANGE AUGUST 13, 2021 Vance Howard joins Brian Sullivan on CNBC Worldwide Exchange to discuss his outlook on the market and which sectors to watch right now. Click below to watch the full interview....

The markets are trading as expected; a bit overbought but nothing too concerning. Read more from Vance Howard in our blog.

Overcoming jitters about the Delta variant and the reintroduction of mask requirements, stocks climbed higher on strong employment data and a fresh batch of strong corporate earnings. Read more on the McCarthy Financial Group Blog.

Semiconductors Scorching As Suppliers Work To Meet Demand: The Semiconductor sector is doing about what we predicted and has now had a solid breakout. Read more from Vance in our blog!

The stock market posted small losses last week despite a very strong showing by corporate America. There were plenty of excuses for stocks to retreat last week. Read more on the McCarthy Financial Group Blog.

The markets are trading pretty much as we anticipated. The HCM-BuyLine® is positive and is still very strong, so any pullback should be bought. Check out our Blog to read moe from Vance.

What You Need To Know This Week: Overcoming a COVID-related economic growth scare, stocks moved higher amid a week of strong corporate earnings reports. Read more on our Blog.

Bond yields were falling on Monday’s equity selloff, with the selloff helping to push a flight to the relative safety of bonds. Read more from Vance in the McCarthy Financial Group blog!

Despite a good start to earnings season and some solid economic data, worries of slower second-half economic growth led to a pullback in stock prices last week. Stocks weakened amid an active week of news, including two important inflation

The market is overbought, and a correction is warranted. But again, as long as the HCM-BuyLine® is positive, which it clearly is, any pullback should be bought. Read more from Vance by visiting the McCarthy Financial Group Blog!

Stocks managed small gains as investors wrestled with concerns over economic growth prospects and a rise in COVID-19 infections. In a truncated week of trading, stock market action was turbulent and indecisive. Read more in our blog.

The market is pulling back, but my take is that it is no more than a technical pullback that should be shallow and should be bought into. Amazon broke out from a nine-month base and should be moving higher, an

Strong Employment Reports July 6, 2021 Strong employment reports and rising consumer confidence sent the stock market broadly higher last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.02%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 picked...

From the desk of Vance Howard: The HCM-BuyLine® is positive, but we are a bit overbought and a pullback is warranted. If we do get some selling, this could be another buying opportunity. Technology has really picked up recently,...

Stocks Reach All-Time Highs June 28, 2021 Stocks reached new all-time highs last week as markets staged a strong rebound from the previous week’s declines. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 3.44%, while the Standard &...

From the desk of Vance Howard: One of the riskiest things anyone can do is not take risk...You have to take a risk in every aspect of your life if you are to have any success at all. I had an advisor state to me the other day...

Fed Signals Interest Rate Hikes June 21, 2021 New messaging from the Federal Reserve on interest rates and inflation last week led to a broad retreat in stock prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 3.45% while the Standard &...

From the desk of Vance Howard: The Fed meeting yesterday shed a bit of light on the current monetary situation with inflation rising. We are somewhat concerned that inflation and inflation expectations are running above the Fed’s...

Stocks Stay Cool, Inflation Heats Up June 14, 2021 Stocks ended the week mixed as investors appeared to shrug off a hotter-than-expected inflation report. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.80%, while the Standard &...

RECORD JOB OPENINGS, VERY FEW HIRES JUNE 09, 2021 Biotechnology is starting to break out, and a few weeks back we started taking a position in our Ultra portfolio along with one of our mutual funds. This trade has more room to run. The...

Labor Numbers Positive June 7, 2021 A strong, but not too strong, employment report sparked a rally on the final day of trading, propelling stocks to a modest gain for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed by 0.66%, while...

DEMAND FOR TRAVEL/ENTERTAINMENT AS THE ECONOMY REOPENS AND ADP NUMBERS SURPRISE JUNE 04, 2021 The S&P 500 has been basing for a few weeks and looks poised to break out now that the economy is reopening and should be fully open by June....

Upbeat Feelings Boost Market June 1, 2021 Optimism over the economic reopening and renewed enthusiasm for technology and other high-growth companies powered the stock market higher last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0...