This Week in Barrons: 05.03.2026

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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/week-barrons-05032026-r-f-culbertson-48q4e 

 

Factually: (a) The S&Ps gained +10.4% in April (+5.3% YTD), and a good (>5%) April bodes well for the rest of the year.  (b) Microcap stocks are making a big move = a good sign for all stocks.  (c) There was a big pivot in preference from cash-flow back to capital expenditures (capex).  (d) And Value Investing may be dead (for the time being), but don’t ignore valuations altogether.  Overall, per Callum Thomas: This was a near textbook healthy correction, and unless some new bad news or shocks show up – the path of least resistance is onwards and upwards.  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocks #bonds #options

 

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This Week in Barrons: 04.26.2026

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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/week-barrons-04262026-r-f-culbertson-kalee 

 

Factually: (a) There is a slight bearish divergence in the S&Ps.  (b) Seasonality is moving into a weaker period, and yes – seasonality tends to be better when stocks are up YTD.  (c) The Semis are surging, making multiple records and hitting extremes.  And (d) Cyclicals vs Defensives are confirming the bullish macro picture.  Overall, per Callum Thomas: There’s a couple of short-term technical risk flags to note (especially with geopolitics simmering and central banks in the wings) and plenty of pockets of froth still bubbling away in markets. But there’s also some bright spots – e.g. emerging markets, cyclicals vs defensives, and a buoyant global economy.  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocks #bonds #options

 

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This Week in Barrons: 04.19.2026

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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/week-barrons-04192026-r-f-culbertson-rggie 

 

Factually: (a) The S&P500 has bounced back & into new all-time highs.  (b) Q1 saw a major cleanout in positioning across participants, and 2 major weak spots (Bitcoin & Software) are looking better.  (c) Global equity technicals look bullish following a “healthy correction”.  And (d) Retail allocations to cash remain around the bottom end of the range.  Overall, per Callum Thomas: Following what now looks to be a “healthy correction”, a major Q1 clean out in positioning, and positive technical developments – the path of least resistance appears higher.  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocks #bonds #options

 

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This Week in Barrons: 04.12.2026

 

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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/week-barrons-04122026-r-f-culbertson-8laqe 

 

Factually: (a) The S&Ps have rebounded into a key overhead resistance zone.  (b) Semiconductors have broken out to new all-time highs and are pushing tech stocks into a reset not seen since April 2025.  (c) The tech sector is driving overall profit margins to record highs.  And (d) Mega-Cap Tech stock valuations are still elevated (raising some questions).  Overall, per Callum Thomas: It’s been a textbook rally from oversold conditions.  The next steps will be key as overhead resistance looms and risk shadows are lingering in the background concerning tech’s continued strength.  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocks #bonds #options

 

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This Week in Barrons: 04.05.2026

 

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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/week-barrons-04052026-r-f-culbertson-qebfe 

 

Factually...  Factually... (a) Investor Sentiment is down, but Economic Sentiment is up.  (b) Markets appear to want to follow the Trump Weave.  (c) Blogs following the Oil Shock are highlighting the worst-case scenario. And (d) Technology sentiment is deeply oversold.  Overall, per Callum Thomas: Global equities are up from oversold areas.  Add that to April’s positive seasonality, and there is a growing body of evidence supporting a rebound. Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocks #bonds #options

 

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This Week in Barrons: 03.29.2026

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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/week-barrons-03292026-r-f-culbertson-se0te 

 

Factually...  (a) The S&Ps have broken key support; therefore, bears are in control. (b) Correlations and Leveraged ETF trading all point to a bounce.  (c) Longer-term market cycle indicators are highlighting the risk of a bear market.  (d) Markets may need to change their focus from TACO to Fed Put.  (e) Midterm election malaise can produce magical (subsequent) returns.  Overall, per Callum Thomas: as short-term signals brush up against longer-term issues, markets are “getting closer” to a major market bottom.  A key conundrum is (a) whether TACO is still a thing and what’s the quick fix, or (b) whether it’s time to rebalance our attention from ‘truths’ and ‘tweets’ to FED Puts.  Please feel free to    read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocks #bonds #options

 

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This Week in Barrons: 03.15.2026

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Factually... (a) Technically things look generally bearish, but recent history shows the tendency for rebounds. (b) Conditions are currently looking notably oversold. (c) The private markets continue to expose their vulnerabilities, but there are a few positive signs underneath all the pessimism.  Overall, per Callum Thomas, the high-level technical view is not a good look / ugly.  We have a key opportunity for a rebound next week given many oversold conditions, support levels, and a historical precedent for rebounds and rallies even if it turns into a more prolonged bearish episode.  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocs #bonds #options

 

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This Week in Barrons: 03.08.2026

 

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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/week-barrons-03082021-r-f-culbertson-hzwte 

 

Factually... (a) The S&Ps have broken a key short-term support level – granted from a point of stretched sentient & valuations; therefore, risk of further downside is elevated. (b) Software stocks are bouncing from cheap and oversold conditions.  And (c) Energy stocks are getting a geopolitical boost with room to run.  Overall, per Cullum Thomas: The technical picture is enough to make one pause and think.  With the various parallels to 2022, this certainly heightens the risk management senses.  And yet there remain some very interesting sector setups.  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocs #bonds #options

 

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This Week in Barrons: 03.01.2026

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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/week-barrons-03012026-r-f-culbertson-qmele 

 

Factually... (a) The S&Ps fell -1% in the month in February, but its equal-weighted version gained +3.4% in February and +6.8% YTD.  (b) Rotation remains a key theme, and Value vs Growth rotation has clear fundamental support. (c) However, there remain some compelling causes for optimism.  Overall, per Callum Thomas, the rally in cyclicals/value is helping offset tech-troubles.  There is clear and compelling macro-fundamental support for a rotation – along with a necessary cooling-off of the tech/AI hype.  It’s a classic case of overinvestment in capex on the AI front, but the news is not all bad.  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocs #bonds #options

 

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This Week in Barrons: 02.22.2026

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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/week-barrons-02222026-r-f-culbertson-65wqe 

 

Factually... (a) A bullish, broadening rotation remains in play. (b) Tech stocks remain troubled. (c) AI spillovers are helping (already bullish) commodities, and commodity stocks (as a group) are looking great.  Overall, per Callum Thomas... The U.S. tech rotation into non-tech, and U.S. centric moving into global – are 2 bullish rotations that remain in play.  These are helping make the tech troubles less of an issue if you’re playing the indexes.  There is a risk that tech gives way to a broader downside; therefore, it’s worth keeping close tabs on tech (among other things).  Please feel free to read the rest of the blog post:  #investing #stocs #bonds #options

 

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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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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/week-barrons-01252026-r-f-culbertson-eruxe 

 

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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