About Steve Reitmeister
Steve Reitmeister is the CEO of StockNews.com, bringing 40 years of experience to help individual investors find outperformance. For the better part of the past two decades he was the Editor-in-Chief of Zacks.com where millions of investors enjoyed his timely market insights. His commentary has also been featured on other leading investment websites including Yahoo Finance, SeekingAlpha, CNNMoney and MarketWatch. Steve has an MBA from DePaul University and B.A. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin (Go Badgers!).
Steve is also the Editor of the Reitmeister Total Return portfolio service. This is where he puts those 40 years of experience to work for you in selecting the best trades for the current market environment. See the Reitmeister Total Return portfolio.
Recent Articles By Steve Reitmeister
Stock Market Downside Risk Spelled Out
The S&P 500 (SPY) keeps making record highs...but there are cracks under the surface that are a bit more ominous. For example the fact that the small caps in the Russell 2000 are actually in negative territory on the year. That is NOT a sign of a healthy bully market. Steve Reitmeister shares his views on why this is...and what comes next including a preview of his top stock picks. Read on below for the full story...
Lessons Learned from My Father
In loving memory of my father Noel William Reitmeister 8/12/1938 to 6/19/24.
Is This REALLY a Bull Market?
The S&P 500 (SPY) keeps making record highs...but does that mean that market conditions are truly bullish? 44 year investment veteran shines a light on how hollow recent gains are as they are only accruing to a handful of stocks with most investors searching high and low for stock market gains. Read on for more...
Bullish or Bearish Stock Set Up?
The S&P 500 (SPY) record highs sounds pretty darn bullish on the surface. Yet as we dig below the surface there are some curious signals that point more Risk Off. This is especially true as we come into the next Fed meeting after a round of data that points to inflation still being too high...only further delaying the first rate cut. What does this all mean for stocks from here? Steve Reitmeister offers his latest views on the market outlook along with a preview of his top picks to stay on step ahead of the market. Read on for more...
Stock Alert: Breakout or Fake Out?
The S&P 500 (SPY) officially made new highs this week. Perhaps a reason to celebrate more gains on the way...or perhaps there are signs this move is hollow leading to more downside soon on the way. To help solve this riddle, 44 year investment veteran Steve Reitmeister shares his views along with a trading plan and top picks to stay on the right side of the action. That is what Steve Reitmeister will cover in his latest commentary below. Read on for more...
Are Stocks in a Rolling Correction?
Rolling Corrections are not as bad as bear markets...but can be a very confusing time for investors as it is hard to tell how to position your portfolio to beat the S&P 500 (SPY). Steve Reitmeister offers insights on this unique market phenomena along with top picks to stay on the right side of the market action. Read on below for more...
More Stock Downside in the Near Term?
Stocks bounced back in May making new all time highs for the S&P 500 (SPY). That celebration didn’t last long as continued inflationary pressures have pushed back the starting date for the first Fed rate cut. With that stocks have fallen back in recent days. What does that mean for the market outlook? And what is the trading plan to outperform? That is what Steve Reitmeister will cover in his latest commentary below. Read on for more...
Are Stocks Stuck @ 5,300?
Stocks broke above 5,300 for the S&P 500 about two weeks ago. However, it is becoming harder to make more headway when the future of Fed rate cuts is so unclear. This is pointing to a consolidation period around 5,300 for the time being. Why is that? And what comes next? Are the 2 vital topics Steve Reitmeister covers in the fresh commentary below...
Obscure Economic Report Spoils Stock Market
Just as investors were celebrating the good news brought by the NVDA earnings beat...along came news of better than expected economic growth from a typically little followed economic report. Next thing you know bond rates are rising and the S&P 500 (SPY) is tumbling over 1% to recent highs to well under 5,300. Its important that you understand what took place and why to appreciate what it means for stocks in the days and weeks ahead. Read on below for the full story...