This Week in Barrons: 01.25.2026

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Factually: (a) Bears have the statistical edge in mid-term election years.  (b) The global equity bull market is going strong and getting stronger.  (c) Implied correlations are low which is a risk signal – like the dot-com era.  (d) High valuations are supported by high expectations on profitability.  (e) The energy sector is undervalued, under allocated, and under-estimated.  Overall, per Callum Thomas: There are a fair amount of risk signals going off: seasonal headwinds, correlations, surging sentiment, and lofty expectations.  However, markets are showing strong momentum, bullish rotation, and compelling fundamental narratives.  Amongst all this there are some very interesting opportunities developing.  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  

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This Week in Barrons: 01.18.2026

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Factually: (a) Sentiment is becoming increasingly more bullish. (b) The VIX & Credit Spreads are at complacent/confident levels. (c) The transports, shipping stocks, emerging markets, and metals are all breaking out. (d) Value stocks are cheaper than usual vs history and vs growth stocks; conversely, growth stocks are more expensive vs history and vs value stocks. Overall, per Callum Thomas: The market’s mood remains distinctly bullish and perhaps justifiably so because: (a) more evidence is emerging in favor of a global growth reacceleration and (b) we’re seeing better performance from traditional cyclicals and risk-on assets. With growth stocks already expensive, and value still cheap – the next phase of this bull market may look a little unfamiliar to some. Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  

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This Week in Barrons: 01.11.2026

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Factually: (a) The S&Ps are getting off to a good start in 2026.  Statistically, that bodes well for the rest of the year.  (b) The rotation out of cash and into stocks is ramping up, and we’re seeing a continued rotation into commodities and cyclicals.  And (c) energy stocks continue to be unloved, undervalued, and underestimated.  Overall, per Callum Thomas: There are several very interesting dynamics playing out in the macro arena and in specific markets as we gear-up into 2026.  Trend and momentum are positive overall, traditional cyclicals are picking up, commodities are stirring, and the winds of rotation are gathering.  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post: #investing #stocks #bonds #options

 

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This Week in Barrons: 01.04.2026

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Factually: (a) The S&Ps gained +16.4% in 2025 (+17.9% including dividends).  (b) The S&Ps lagged global stocks which saw 30%+ returns.  (c) Investor sentiment is booming, yet economic confidence is gloomy.  (d) Tech sector earnings are going vertical, and non-tech is going sideways.  And (e) Tech/mega cap valuations are extremely expensive, and non-tech/small-to-mid-sized cap are cheap.  Overall, per Callum Thomas: It turned out to be a good year for US stocks and a great year for global stocks.  Sentiment is riding high as most everyone is patting themselves on the back following the gains of 2025. Keeping and building on those gains in 2026 is going to take a balance of optimism, trend following, and realism around some of the risks building up in the markets.  Things are currently expensive, but the market will keep going up until it doesn’t; and when it peaks it will turn down faster than expectations – leaving little time to react.  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post: #investing #stocks #bonds #options

 

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This Week in Barrons: 12.21.2025

 

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Factually: (a) The “Presidential Cycle” points to a volatile and ranging 2026.  (b) Global stocks have significantly outperformed US stocks this year.  (c) Fund managers are running record low cash allocations.  (d) Mid-Cap stocks look cheap in absolute and in relative terms.  Overall, per Callum Thomas: It’s been a very interesting year on both the risk and return fronts.  There are a few key inflection points in play that are going to be worth keeping close tabs on into 2026.  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post: #investing #stocks #bonds #options

 

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This Week in Barrons: 12.14.2025

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Factually: (a) Tech is faltering and Bitcoin remains near lows.  (b) The FED rate cuts are moving policy into a stock-friendly zone. (c) Rate cuts near all-time highs are historically bullish, and more cuts are likely.  (d) Mentioning AI during an earnings call is being rewarded, although prices can diverge from fundamentals.  Overall, per Callum Thomas: Last Friday’s sell-off appears to be a post-November aftershock, with some risks lingering; however, extending the FED rate cuts could prolong the stock rally.  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post: #investing #stocks #bonds #options

 

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This Week in Barrons: 12.07.2025

 

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Factually: (a) Years ending in 6 (e.g. 2026) tend to see weaker price action. (b) Insiders are buying up (relatively cheap) consumer staples stocks.  (c) REITs are seeing significant relative value (vs expensive stocks).  And (d) the ETF marketplace appears to be a bit frothy.  Overall, per Callum Thomas: The key takeaway from this week is that while there are some pockets of excess and risk-flags, there are many opportunities out there for those willing to look in other directions and openly explore: cheap vs history vs Mag-7.  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocks #bonds #options

 

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