Mooers — This is it. The Final Showdown.
Day 10 marks the end of our New Year Challenge. We kicked off 2026 with fireworks… now we finish with a high-stakes pressure test on the market’s tech pulse: Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ).
January’s tape has been fast and emotional already — QQQ is still acting like the market’s main risk-on/risk-off switch, and it’s up about ~0.8% intraday (Jan 5). With QQQ hovering around ~$618 heading int...

Happy 2026, Mooers!
Welcome to the first full trading week of the year!
Jan 2 was the kickoff, but today—Monday, Jan 5—is when the real work begins. Institutional desks are fully staffed, liquidity returns, and the market decides its true direction.
Early January is famous for setting the annual tone: fresh positioning, portfolio rebalancing, and the classic battle between "New Year Conviction" and "New Year Dou...

Hi, mooers!
A new chapter unfolds as we enter the vibrant and promising year 2026. We invite you to participate in our time capsule activity and share your investment outlook for 2026!
Answer 4 time capsule questions in discussion:
1. I believe the XXX index will be in the ____ range at this time in 2026
2. The thematic sector/individual stock I'm most optimistic about for 2026 is ____, because ____,
3. My 3 iron-clad rules for tr...

Mooers, welcome to Day 7 of our challenge!
Today is special—it is December 31st, the final trading day of 2025.
As we prepare to pop the champagne, the S&P 500 is teasing us right at the doorstep of the historic 7,000 level. The bulls have pushed us this far, but the bears are guarding the gate. This is the ultimate cliffhanger for the year!
Let’s end the year with a bang!
Previous Close: The S&P 500 ende...

Wake up, mooers! It’s Turnaround Tuesday!
You have survived 5 days of market swings. Now, we are entering the deep waters.
WARNING: Don't Let Your Streak Die!
You’ve come too far to quit now. If you miss today, you miss the finish line.
Current Status: Day 6 of 10
Goal: The Grand Finale
Quick Recap
The Nasdaq-100 closed at 25,525.56 on Dec 29, slipping as profit-taking hit major tech names — a seasonal p...

Welcome back, mooers! Happy Monday!
The Christmas wrapping paper is in the trash, and the weekend is over. We are now entering the final trading week of 2025! There are only a few sessions left before the closing bell rings this year. Are you ready for the final sprint?
Quick Recap
Let's rewind to Boxing Day (Dec 26). The S&P 500 closed at 6929.94. 31% of participants who nailed the correct range! To everyone who guesse...

Hope you all had a fantastic Christmas, mooers!
Whether you spent it feasting or resting, the holiday pause is over. The markets are back in action, and so are we!
Recap
Before we dive in, let’s look back at the Christmas Eve session (Dec 24). The NASDAQ 100 closed at 25656.15. Congratulations to the 76% of participants who nailed the correct range! To those who secured their 3-Day Streak rewards: Great Great job!! You’v...

Hey Mooers
Day 1 is in the books! Yesterday (December 22), the S&P 500 closed at 6878.49. Congratulations to the 35% of participants who nailed the correct range! You are officially on a 1-Day Streak!
Today’s Challenge — Day 2
New day, new ticker.
Target Index:  Nasdaq Composite Index (.IXIC)
The Nasdaq Composite Index closed at 23428.83 in the previous trading session (December 22).
Deadline: Vote before the closing bell ( December 23...