by Diane Alter
Best stocks to buy for the week ending Nov. 15, 2013: The markets continue to shatter records. The Dow Jones Industrial Average logged a sixth week of gains last week, closing at 15,961.70, and opened this week by topping 16,000 for the first time in history. And the S&P 500 Index hit 1,800 on Monday, […]
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p>There is something very interesting developing in the oil markets right now.
It's not front page news yet, but it is something that you'll want to keep an eye on – especially if you want to make money with oil stocks.
It revolves around what's called "the spread." In this case it's the difference in price between West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent.
Once again, the price of these two oil benchmarks is moving in opposite directions. The price of crude in New York is going south, while the price in London is heading north.
In fact, as of open this morning, the spread between the two now stands at 15.6% of the WTI price and continues to widen. In the last week, this spread has almost doubled.
You need to make your move before everyone else realizes what's happening...
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Ever since humans realized the intrinsic value of gold, we've constantly searched for – and perfected – ways to find more.
From early methods like panning and trenching, to lode prospectors hunting for rock outcrops and veins, to the invention of drill bits…
In modern times, we use increasingly sophisticated tools and techniques, such as seismic sensors, magnetometry, and gravimetrics to help locate potential gold deposits.
But, after thousands of years of digging for gold, the low-hanging fruit's already been picked. Most remaining deposits are becoming increasingly difficult to find, and increasingly low grade.
Now, a surprising, brand-new gold prospecting tool may be in the offing – one that's far less technologically demanding, and much less invasive.
It seems nature itself has found a way to extract gold from the ground.
Take a look at this picture...
by David Zeiler
Anyone wondering why Bitcoin prices are rising need look no further than China.
Since the beginning of November, a massive spike in Chinese buying of the digital currency has almost single-handedly caused Bitcoin prices to triple.
When you look at the numbers, it's almost surreal.
You'll see that we're still in the early stages of this phenomenon...
Stock market news today, Nov. 18: The Dow ended up today but fell short of 16,000 after bearish comments from Carl Icahn.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 0.1% to 15,976 points, hitting a high of 16,030 earlier in the day. The S&P 500 closed down about 0.4% at 1,791 points, and the Nasdaq Composite Index closed down 1% at 3,949.
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There have been multi-billion dollar valuations for small, unprofitable companies and soaring share prices for tech names like Facebook (Nasdaq: FB) – are we in a tech bubble?
Money Morning Chief Investment Strategist Keith Fitz-Gerald joined FOX Business' "Varney & Co." this morning to answer that question.
Watch Fitz-Gerald's analysis of what investors must know about the tech stock bubble. He also discusses where the market is headed and gives the name of one stock he's looking at buying today.
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The most successful investors of our time have one thing in common – they're early birds.
Consider joining them. Studies show that people who make things happen early are more proactive and more productive. They're also more likely to be top performers and enjoy greater financial success.
University of Heidelberg biology professor Christoph Randler notes that early risers tend to have a good idea of what they want to accomplish.
His research shows that, while evening people may be more creative and in some cases smarter than morning risers, they're "out of sync." Early birds, he noted in a 2010 Harvard Business Review article, "hold the important cards."
And if you're not a morning person?
Here's my list of five things to do before 7 a.m....
by Diane Alter
News out of the medical world is making a certain group of pharmaceutical companies among the most promising drug stocks to buy now.
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology on Tuesday released new guidelines for the way doctors treat high cholesterol. Industry experts at the highly respected Cleveland Clinic say the new guidelines could double the number of people on medications to lower their cholesterol.
And just two drug companies will reap the lion's share of the profits...
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Janet Yellen's debut performance yesterday before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Development may have inadvertently pointed investors toward the best profit opportunities in the continuing financial asset bubble.
The key is a single phrase, one with two meanings that signals where the real money will be made before the bubble goes "pop."
Here's what Janet Yellen said...
It's been a great year for investors who stayed in the market, and stayed disciplined. The S&P 500 is up more than 25% on the year, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average has gained 21%.
But making money isn't just about finding stocks/investments that will increase in price. It also involves avoiding the common investing mistakes that prevent retail investors from enjoying record-high markets.
Whatever you do, don’t do this…
