Things you need to know  Stocks advanced on better earnings, all while ADP misses BIG FB – reports after the bell and gets clobbered – 21% – (the report was not good) The negative tone permeating markets this morning…TECH down big It is another big day for earnings…some 50 companies reporting…AMZN after the bell… Oil – takes a breather after …

Things you need to know  Earnings steal the spotlight – GOOG announces a 20/1 split PYPL misses and forecast is weak – stock down 16% Every report this morning (so far) has beaten the estimates FED’s Bullard telling us that 5 hikes ‘is a good bet’ OPEC meeting today and oil is higher again… Try the Pan Roasted Salmon w/Lemon …

Things you need to know  Portfolio managers went on a buying spree to dress up their windows for month end statements Substantially oversold names were the biggest beneficiaries Different FED members all attempt to soothe investor concerns – but did they succeed? Earnings continue to impress – UPS crushes it and GOOG after the bell Try the Pork Cutlets wrapped …

  Things you need to know  It is the final day of January – Expect Window Dressing The FED continues to confuse…. Khashkari suggests a pause, while Bostic suggests a 50-bps increase Oil – pushing higher over Russia/Ukraine drama Treasuries yielding 1.78% on their way to 2% And what is next for crypto’s? $30k is KEY for Bitcoin Try the …

Things you need to know Stocks continued to struggle as they LOOK for direction Today is all about the FED – Will Jay take back control of the conversation? Lots of earnings, TSLA after the bell Lots of eco data – will new home sales take a hit? (Higher rates) Treasury’s holding steady at 1.77%, Oil trades up, VIX trades …

Things you need to know  Stocks tank then rally back hard – as investors hunt for bargains IBM – beats across the board – Stock up 5% in the pre-mkt (core holding) Crypto’s continue to thrash around – and that is far from over The FED holds the KEY – Take back control of the conversation Global leaders threaten Vlad …

Things you need to know And the crumble continues – Stocks continue to re-price Crypto’s not immune – as prices tumble SARK is the way to play Cathie Wood from the Short Side The FED is the KEY data point this week – they need to take back control of the conversation GS and MS send a weekend warning to …

Things you need to know  And the rally fades…. stocks end on their lows…expect further weakness ahead. Financial and political headlines causing global investor angst FED losing control of the conversation is NOT helping the tone ahead of their FOMC meeting next week Global markets all lower – S&P now about to test its 200 dma….4427 is the level to …

Things you need to know  Holy Smokes Batman!  Nasdaq now in official correction territory Stocks continue to come under pressure as confusion reigns about coming FED policy Oil up on demand and geo-political pressure in Russia and the Mid-East 10 Yr. Treasuries now kissing 1.9% and going higher FOMC meets next Tues/Wednesday Try the Linguine Tri-Colore Smash, Bang, Crack, Ka-Boom, …

Things you need to know  And the theme continues to play out – “There is real wage inflation everywhere in the economy” – Davey Solomon Crude oil hits a 7 yr. high on strong demand and rising geo-political concerns ATT and VZ temporarily halt 5G signals near airports as safety concerns build Billy Ackman is BACK on stage – this …