This Week in Barrons: 02.15.2026

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Factually: (a) U.S. Tech stocks (particularly software) remain under pressure.  (b) Investor exposure to tech is at historically elevated levels.  (c) Surging tech capex is coming at the cost of buybacks.  (d) Private equity stocks are also coming under pressure.  And (e) Defensive stocks and commodities are movin’ up.  Overall, per Callum Thomas… We are at a challenging juncture in markets.  Tech stocks have peaked from a point of major overvaluation and historically high allocations.  So, keep a close eye on tech and financials for purposes of risk management and additional rotation into defensives – while remaining with the bullish outlook in cyclicals, global equities, and commodities.  Rotation remains the theme.   Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocs #bonds #options

 

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This Week in Barrons: 02.08.2026

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Factually: (a) Markets are deciding how broad this rally should be. (b) Investor cash allocations are at cycle lows and equity allocations are at cycle highs.  (c) Global vs US equities are at an inflection point.  And (d) despite some overheating, the Emerging Market equities have room to run.  Overall, per Callum Thomas: While last week saw some particularly turbulent price action within metals & tech (software slumping because of AI threats), we’re also seeing further progress the bull market broadening.  Rotation is currently the theme.   Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocks #bonds #options

 

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This Week in Barrons: 02.01.2026

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Factually: (a) Stocks closed higher in January, and a positive January is a positive sign for the rest of the year.  (b) There is a rotation going on out of crypto into precious metals.  (c) There is also a rotation going on from growth/tech to value/cyclicals.  And (d) All signs point to a bullish rotation and a broadening-out of this bull market.  Overall, per Callum Thomas: We’ve managed to get off to a decent start to 2026 with the gains and bullish rotations of January. There are a few risk spots to keep tabs on (price action in crypto, tech/growth), but the relative strength in some of the more cyclical parts of the market raises the prospects for a bullish broadening out of this marketplace.  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocks #bonds #options

 

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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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