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XLP Put-Call Ratio
By Lawrence G. McMillan$XLP (Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund) just triggered a put-call ratio buy signal, as its weighted 21-day put-call ratio peaked at extreme levels and has now begun to...
Lawrence G. McMillan Stock Market Update
By Lawrence G. McMillanJoin Larry McMillan as he discusses the current state of the stock market on August 4, 2025.
SPX chart
By Lawrence G. McMillanThe buildup of overbought conditions has manifested itself in new confirmed sell signals. However, the $SPX chart is still positive, and will remain so, certainly as long as it...
Lawrence G. McMillan Stock Market Update
By Lawrence G. McMillanJoin Larry McMillan as he discusses the current state of the stock market on July 28, 2025.
VIX Chart 7/24/25
By Lawrence G. McMillanAs we stated many times in this week's Stock Market Commentary, there are overbought conditions but no confirmed sell signals (yet).  However, we know volatility is low,...
By Lawrence G. McMillanThe rally that began in early April continues to drive higher into new all-time territory. There hasn't been much of a correction, and so far the internals have held up very...
By Lawrence G. McMillanThis article was originally published in The Option Strategist Newsletter Volume 7, No. 12 on June 25, 1998.With the frequent number of 100-plus point moves in the...
Lawrence G. McMillan Stock Market Update
By Lawrence G. McMillanJoin Larry McMillan as he discusses the current state of the stock market on July 21, 2025.
By Lawrence G. McMillanStocks have continued to plow ahead, with $SPX making repeated new all-time highs this week. For the most part, these new highs have been accompanied by strong internal...
SPX MVB Signal
By Lawrence G. McMillanThe S&P 500 ($SPX) remains in a solid uptrend, but yesterday marked a notable shift: a confirmed McMillan Volatility Band (MVB) sell signal was triggered. This is the first...

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