Articles authored by Ryan Detrick
Three Things That Just Happened That Are Great News for Bulls
“We may not know where we are going, but we better know where we stand.” –Howard Marks, Co-Founder of Oaktree Capital Management Following the huge 11.2% rally for the S&P 500 in the fourth quarter of last year, the index has given us an encore performance in the first quarter with a 10.2% gain. …
Here Comes the Usually Bullish Month of April
“April is a moment of joy for those who have survived the winter.” –English writer Samuel Johnson The bull market continues and with one day to go in the first quarter, it is looking like more gains for stocks this month. The S&P 500 will also be up a very impressive five months in …
Talking About the Resilient Economy with Neil Dutta
“Inflation is on a glide path lower.” Neil Dutta from RenMac LLC shares his thoughts with us today on Facts vs Feelings, offering a fresh perspective on the current economic landscape. Despite a rocky start in January, there’s a sense of optimism in the air. In this episode, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson …
Why a Strong Start to 2024 Is Bullish for the Rest of the Year
“Just a little bit more.” -John D. Rockefeller, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the richest men ever, when asked about how much money it takes to make one happy. On the heels of about a 25% gain for the S&P 500 last year, stocks are up about 10% already in …
Why High Interest Rates Haven’t Hurt the Consumer and Maybe Even Helped
“To see what is in front of one’s nose is a constant struggle.” -George Orwell What I’m about to say might not go over well, but I’m going to do it anyways. Would you believe that in some ways higher interest rates have actually helped consumers? I get it. Half of you are furious …
Why This Isn’t a Bubble
Over the last 20 weeks, we have seen a huge rally in the stock market, led by tech stocks like Nvidia, which has led some to believe that we are in a bubble. Is that true? In this episode, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group & Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at …
Why Stocks Aren’t in a Bubble
“Please, God, just one more bubble.” Popular Silicon Valley bumper sticker after the tech bubble burst With stocks back at all-time highs, many are of the opinion that stocks must be in a bubble. Take note, many of these bubble callers were the same bears that fought this bull market all the way up. …
Is Anyone Bearish?
The market’s changing trends and sentiments play a pivotal role in determining smart investment strategies. When we look at the massive rally the stock market has seen over the last few months, what is expected for the market in the near future? In this episode, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu …
Remembering the Worst Bear Market Since the Great Depression
“I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else.” -Winston Churchill Did you know one of the worst bear markets in history ended 15 years ago this past Saturday? If you were there then you no doubt remember it. Bank stocks were outright collapsing, with many down 90%. The …
16 Charts (and Tables) to Know This Election Year
“Americans will always do the right thing – after exhausting all other possibilities.” -Winston Churchill With Super Tuesday now in the books, the fact that we have a presidential election coming this November is getting very real. Although we aren’t going to predict who will be our next president, we are going to share …