This Week in Barrons: 10.25.2026

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Factually: (a) The equal-weighted S&P index continues to rebound, but the cap-weighted index remains under pressure. (b) There are a few risk flags being raised for global equities.  (c) There was a spike in buying SHORT ETFs last week, yet cash allocations are near record lows.  (d) AI is wobbling and that’s reviving the Value vs Growth debate.  And (d) Fewer stocks are outperforming their indices.  Overall, per Callum Thomas: I have less bullish market conviction and greater focus on downside risk.  I’m less worried on asset appreciation and more focused on asset preservation.  Valuations = Expensive.  Macro ’n Earnings = LESS Supportive.  Monetary Policy = Headwind.  Sentiment ’n Positioning = Contrarian Bearish.  And the Technical Charts = SLIGHT Bullish Uptrend. Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocks #bonds #options

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This Week in Barrons: 10.18.2026

 

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Factually: (a) The equal-weighted S&P500 continues to recover, but the cap-weighted index is being weighed down by semis.  (b) Small caps have really corrected, but there are reasons for optimism.  (c) Private equity stocks and margin debt are sounding warning signs.  And (d) the market remains skewed toward AI-related stocks.  Overall, per Callum Thomas: Markets are pragmatically bullish, but closely monitoring risks. Valuations are expensive.  Macro ’n Earnings continue to be supportive.  Monetary Policy is neutral, but leaning bearish.  Sentiment ’n Positioning are contrarian bearish.  And the Technical Charts remain in a bullish uptrend. Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocks #bonds #options

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This Week in Barrons: 10.04.2026

 

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Factually: (a) The S&Ps remain in a healthy uptrend, but the equal-weighted S&Ps (SPXEW) have seen a major correction.  (b) The key driver of the equal-weighted S&P pain is rising rates.  (c) The Risk Premium surrounding equities has fallen to generational lows.  And (d) Small Caps are seeing heavily crowded shorts - potentially delivering a short squeeze as a Q4 outcome. Overall, per Callum Thomas: The overarching trend remains up for stocks, but rising rates have inflicted severe pain on rate sensitive sectors. Continue to monitor downside risks for stocks as the cycle progresses, but also upside risk in small caps + other sectors. I still believe that global  commodity equities are the place-to-be right now.  My top picks include a Uranium company (UUUU) and Ivanhoe Electric (IE) because of their new copper mining project.  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocks #bonds #options

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This Week in Barrons: 09.27.2026

 

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Factually: (a) The stock market has undergone a ‘stealth correction’ given the equal-weighted S&Ps are down more than 5% off their peak. (b) Market breadth has been beaten down, and traders have been raising cash. (c) Momentum stocks are regaining momentum, as profit margins are moving higher. (d) However, valuations remain a concern with several metrics still historically elevated.  Overall, per Callum Thomas: There are clear signs of an ‘under-the-covers pullback’ , which (optimistically) may be just the healthy reset the market needed before getting into a possible Q4 seasonal upswing.  Yet there are a number of things to watch for on the risk side: (a) Profit margin expectations are off-the-charts, (b) P/E ratios are in a danger zone, (c) Watch the rate of tightening vs inflation, and (d) World commodity equities are the place-to-be right now.  My top picks include several robotics companies along with Sunrise Energy Metal (SREMF) - a scandium miner.   Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocks #bonds #options

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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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