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September 2014 - Page 2 of 23 - Money Morning - Only the News You Can Profit From

Turn the Tables on the Market Manipulators

In theory, we have free markets, where manipulation is illegal and punishable.

We've found that's not often the case in the financial markets.

Unfortunately, this web of "disruptive practices" and "market rigging" is not likely to change any time soon.

Despite a government "crackdown" on illegalities that occasionally makes the headlines.

The problem may be especially manifest in the futures market.

But you don't have to be a victim...

Dow Jones Today Slips 41 Points but GPRO, ATHL Log Double-Digit Gains

The Dow Jones today fell 41 points as investors raised new concerns about civil unrest in Hong Kong, where the Chinese government fired tear gas at pro-democracy protesters in one of the largest political crackdowns in China since the Tiananmen Square protests 25 years ago.

The S&P Volatility Index (VIX) soared more than 10% this morning as market uncertainty spiked.

Here are the top stories from today…

This Week’s 12 New IPOs Led by Fairmount Santrol (NYSE: FMSA)

There are 12 new IPOs this week, another sign that numerous companies were waiting until after the massive Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (Nasdaq: BABA) IPO to hold initial public offerings of their own.

The Alibaba IPO took place on Friday, Sept. 19, and in the month prior to the deal there were only six IPOs. In the two following weeks, the IPO calendar has seen 21 IPOs.

Here’s each of this week’s 12 new IPOs and the details behind each deal…

Why the Stock Market Today Is Jittery Over the Hong Kong Riots

Unrest in Hong Kong could have very bad consequences for the markets, says Money Morning Chief Investment Strategist Keith Fitz-Gerald, including the U.S. stock market.

Reports of pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong overnight was the primary reason the stock market today was lower this morning (Monday), with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down as much as 170 before recovering somewhat later in the day.

In this video, Fitz-Gerald explains how Americans investors will be affected by the riots in Hong Kong…

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These 16 Stocks That Pay Dividends Just Sweetened the Deal for Investors

Income-hungry investors continue to pile into stocks that pay dividends amid a persistently yield-challenged environment.

The S&P 500 is on track to turn in a dividend record in Q3, with the July-September period set to boast the largest combined dividend payment ever by S&P 500 companies, at more than $10 a share.

Following are the 11 dividend hikes and five special dividends declared during the week ending Sept. 26, 2014.

The Top Five Stories Moving the Stock Market Today

Stock market today, Sept. 29, 2014: U.S. markets rebounded Friday, with biotech companies leading the charge. The markets got a strong shot in the arm after the U.S. Commerce Department revised GDP growth upward for the second quarter. The U.S. economy accelerated at its strongest pace in 30 months.

This morning, the U.S. dollar struck a six-year high against the yen and a 22-month high against the euro.

Here’s what else you should know to make your Monday profitable:

Here's What Rising Rates Really Do to Your Shares

There is a lot of lip service being paid to the upcoming stock market crash that we're supposed to expect once the Federal Reserve starts raising rates.

Every time we get close to a regularly scheduled Federal Reserve statement, financial pundits pontificate about the nuances of what the Fed Chair might say, not say, or imply.

It's like clockwork.

But one theme remains constant: any tightening of the Fed's easy monetary policies will spell impending doom for the easy-money-addicted stock market.

The only problem, though, is that historical facts just don't support the fear. In fact, there are opportunities for investment out there no matter what rates do…