Rare Earths, Rising Short Interest, & AAII Bearish Tilts

Assessing S&P 500 Price Movement Amid Rising Short Interest

In this week’s Monday Morning Outlook, Schaeffer’s V.P. of Research Todd Salamone looked at the S&P 500 Index’s (SPX) and Russell 2000 Index’s (RUT) recent price movement, keeping an eye on key levels like the former’s 30-day moving average. Interestingly enough, SPX short interest stands at a multi-year high after increasing during the first half of September, an optimistic sign for bulls.

SPX Trendlines to Watch

S&P 500 Bulls Should Stay Vigilant as Shutdown Looms

This past week kicked off with fears of another looming government shutdown, as Democrats and Republicans remained at an impasse regarding federal budget updates. Even though AI valuation concerns and lagging semiconductor stocks did their best to overshadow the drama, the Sept. 30 budget deadline will likely bring added stress. With data from Schaeffer’s Senior Quantitative Analyst Rocky White, we dug into how the S&P 500 Index (SPX) tends to perform following a government shutdown. Don’t miss this!

Post-Shutdown Performance

Investors Should Know These 3 Rare Earth Stocks

Rare earth stocks have been popular of late due to their connection to the AI sector. New government investments and industry partnerships could make these miners even more valuable, so it’s time for savvy investors to get to know MP Materials (MP), USA Rare Earth (USAR), and Ramaco Resources (METC). All three stocks are already trading near record highs, and one of these companies just announced a $217 million acquisition.

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AAII Bearish Tilt Could Be a Reliable Contrarian Indicator

Sentiment is an important facet of our Expectational Analysis here at Schaeffer’s. When investors turn bearish on stocks even as record highs are nabbed left and right, alarm bells should go off. Senior Quantitative Analyst Rocky White looked at S&P 500 Index (SPX) historical returns when investors were more bearish than bullish. The data, especially longer term, is a reliable contrarian indicator.

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Rare Earths, Rising Short Interest, & AAII Bearish Tilts

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