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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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/week-barrons-08092026-r-f-culbertson-n1i5c 

 

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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This Week in Barrons: 08.02.2026

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Factually (a) The S&Ps closed July lower by -0.1%, but still up +9.4% YTD.  (b) Semiconductors have seen a +20% correction off their peak.  (c) Seasonality is showing semis remaining lower with elevated volatility.  (d) Even REITs and defensives are sounding a cautionary tone.  And (e) Resource-based capex is being crowded out by tech capex.  Overall, per Callum Thomas, the carnage that unfolded last week in semiconductors is probably setting up for consolidation and ranging phase (at best) vs the correction and resurgence like we saw earlier this year.  Multiple risk flags continue to wave so don’t be blindsided. Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocks #bonds #options

 

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This Week in Barrons: 07.26.2026

 

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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/week-barrons-07262026-r-f-culbertson-wcnvc 

 

Factually, (a) The Mag-6 (minus Apple), the other 493, the cap + equal-weighted S&P500 have peaked.  (b) Seasonally speaking, market messiness / volatility is coming right on schedule.  (c) Retail trading behavior is consistent with the hints of regime change.  (d) A FED rate hike risk will simply mimic the global trend and weigh further on stocks.  And (e) A backdrop of expensive valuations and much lower free-cash-flow positions is damping any rally.  Overall, per Callum Thomas: There has been a distinct change in market tone this past week.  Geopolitical flare-ups, rising rates and AI/capex concerns are making markets wary.  Keep risk ‘front-of-mind’ – so you don’t get blindsided.  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocks #bonds #options

 

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This Week in Barrons: 07.12.2026

 

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Factually, (a) Speculative trading in leveraged ETFs has surged.  (b) Investors are increasingly ‘all-in’ on stocks for their portfolio allocation. (c) The Fed is becoming more hawkish - echoing a global pivot to rate hikes.  (d) July through October tends to be a more volatile time of the year.  And (e) A long-term trend change is underway in US vs Global relative performance.  Overall, per Callum Thomas, multiple risk flags are waving as we head towards what has historically been a more volatile time of the year.  Risks are showing themselves both on the shorter-term = tactical front, and on the longer-term = bigger picture horizon.  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocks #bonds #options

 

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This Week in Barrons: 07.05.2026

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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/week-barrons-07052026-r-f-culbertson-trrrc/ 

 

Factually, (a) The equal-weighted S&P continues to make new highs, while the cap-weighted index remains stuck – thanks to the Lag-7.  (b) The S&P500 Value index also rung-up all-time-highs last week.  (c) Micro caps and financials are putting in promising price action.  And (d) the USA, Korea, and China have one large, AI, bubbly thing in common.  Overall, per Callum Thomas, the bull-market-broadening and bullish rotation theme continues to play through, with the old leaders lagging, and everything else starting pick up. This is a constructive development, but there are a few things to keep an eye on including the XLF vs SPY ratio, the Microcap ETF = IWC, and REITs.  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocks #bonds #options

 

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