This Week in Barrons: 09.20.2026

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Factually: (a) Tech stock ETF flows and Foreign flows into US stocks have recently reached record highs.  (b) CEO confidence, productivity and manufacturing measures, and freight data are turning higher.  (c) However, margin debt indicators are sounding a clear risk warning signal, and (d) Much of the market is heading into a buyback blackout window.  Overall per Callum Thomas: There is a lot of good news on the earnings and economy front as a broader cyclical upturn gets underway, but there are still lingering macro / geo-political risks.  And market warning signs like higher margin debt ‘n the upcoming buyback blackout window could derail this renewed optimism.  My top 3 picks continue to be crypto-related: HyperLiquid (HYPE), Near (NEAR), and Z-Cash (ZEC).  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocks #bonds #options

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This Week in Barrons: 09.13.2026

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Factually: (a) Stocks are seeing a bit of pre-Fed jitters. (b) Breadth has been steadily deteriorating across the board.  (c) Correlations, corporate bonds, and volatility suggest caution.  (d) Liquidity conditions are set to become a headwind for stocks.  And (e) Growth has peaked vs value == semis are stagnating (for now).  Overall, per Callum Thomas: there is a distinct bearish hue to the charts this week as technical risk flags wave all around.  There is a bullish way for this to resolve, and that includes stock allocations being in a forever higher percentage of household wealth as AI-enabled growth becomes higher and links with investor-education.  The bearish take is that we have seen this movie before.  And even if we agree with the optimistic slant, with valuations and allocations this high - the margin for error is very low.  Remember: If you’re priced for perfection, you’re always hoping for nothing less.  [FYI: Hope is not a Strategy.]  My top 3 picks are: IBM (IBM) over $237, Erickson (ERIC) over $10.38, and if you love to play options - you’re gonna adore Oscar Health (OSCR).

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This Week in Barrons: 09.06.2026

 

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Factually: (a) The S&P500 has been experiencing some speed wobbles.  (b)  Seasonally speaking, this comes at about the time you’d expect.  (c) Credit markets are whispering a couple of concerns (tech and liquidity).  (d) Beware of boom-bust in tech/AI-land - particularly as borrowing blooms.  And (e) Profit margins have reached a record high (driven by tech).  Overall, per Callum Thomas: There are clearly some short-term wobbles underway, and aside from seasonality - there are a few risks to the downside like valuations, allocations, sentiment, and our FED acting as a catalyst.  The interesting upside scenario to ponder is: What if it all just works out?  My 3 PICKS for the upcoming WEEK are all crypto related: HYPE - that’s going to $120/share, NEAR that’s on its way to $15, and ZCash (ZEC) who’s target is $5,000.  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocks #bonds #options

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This Week in Barrons: 08.30.2026

 

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Factually: (a) Investor sentiment remains bullish.  (b) Stock correlations have dropped to record lows.  (c) Volatility (VIX) is low when compared to seasonality and single-stock metrics.  (d) Semi-conductor stocks have peaked, and remain weak.  And (e) Software is looking stronger.  Is the software vs hardware trade reversing?  Overall, per Callum Thomas: The market’s mood is bullish due to some rotational trades, but the question has become: When does this consensus bullishness become complacency?  Keep your mind open, your eye on the charts, and your finger on the sell button - because a few volatility flags are flaring-up on the horizon.  My 3 TIPS are: (a) Buy physical silver, (b) Buy HYPE and Bitcoin, and (c) Nibble the XSW over $210.  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocks #bonds #options

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This Week in Barrons: 08.23.2026

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Factually: (a) Global corporate earnings estimates are surging.  (b) Tech is seeing big insider buying and some heavy shorting.  (c) Energy, Gold, and Bitcoin (after seeing major ETF outflows) are all turning upward/green again.  (d) Within emerging markets, Indian stocks have been punished as an AI-loser.  And (e) The VIX is bouncing along the bottom of its range – with seasonality telling us that too shall rise.  Overall, per Callum Thomas: The global equities bull market looks alive and well, especially when you consider the surge in earnings expectations underpinning it.  U.S. tech stocks meanwhile are seeing mixed signals as a 3-month stall sets in.  And on the risk front, volatility is lurking in the shadows, with seasonality suggesting spikes in the VIX; therefore, keep some of your chips ‘close to your vest’ (aka the risks remain).  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocks #bonds #options

 

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This Week in Barrons: 08.16.2026

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Factually: (a) The equal-weighted S&P500 continues its upturn vs the cap-weighted S&P.  For now, that’s a good thing as it reflects a bullish broadening theme.  (b) Earnings revisions surge higher – partly supported by a strong macro environment.  (c) Sentiment & allocations remain high thanks to higher prices and confidence.  And (d) Seasonality, a stalling Mag-7 (Lag-7), and credit advances vs declines are suggesting caution.  Overall, per Callum Thomas: It’s a distinctly bullish looking environment = strong trend, strong breadth, good macro, and buoyant confidence, with a few shadows = risk of overconfidence, seasonality, stalling mega caps, and rising rates.  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocks #bonds #options

 

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This Week in Barrons: 08.09.2026

 

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Factually (a) Global equities are in a bull market (path of least resistance = higher).  (b) US equities are in a broad-based upswing.  (c) Investors are scrambling into tech stocks at a record pace.  (d) A calmer macro (limited Iran War) is keeping the lid on credit spreads.  And (e) BUT VIX seasonality is telling us to stay alert to any/all Q3 surprises – “Life comes at you Fast.”  Overall, per Callum Thomas, the global equity bull market rages on, and with supportive-benign macro – the path of least resistance is higher. Fair Warning: VIX seasonality and known tail risks suggest still having a plan and process on the risk management front…  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocks #bonds #options

 

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