While "the trend is your friend" when it comes to short-term investing or trading, timing entries into the trend is a key determinant of success. And increasing the odds of success by making sure the sustainability of a trend isn't easy.Often, the direction of a stock's price movement reverses quickly after taking a position in it, making investors incur a short-term capital loss. So, it's important to ensure that there are enough factors -- such as sound fundamentals, positive earnings estimate revisions, ...

While "the trend is your friend" when it comes to short-term investing or trading, timing entries into the trend is a key determinant of success. And increasing the odds of success by making sure the sustainability of a trend isn't easy.The trend often reverses before exiting the trade, leading to a short-term capital loss for investors. So, for a profitable trade, one should confirm factors such as sound fundamentals, positive earnings estimate revisions, etc. that could keep the momentum in the stock aliv ...

The U.S. stock market had a bumpy start to 2025, with the S&P 500 falling 0.8% in April—its third straight monthly drop. GDP also shrank 0.3%, the first decline since early 2022. Still, strong consumer spending, a steady job market, and a late-day market rebound show there's confidence under the surface.In uncertain times like these, investors need a smart approach. Relative price strength helps by highlighting stocks that are doing better than others. It’s a simple way to stay on the right side of market m ...