by David Zeiler
With two significant pullbacks in the past three months, the specter of a stock market crash in 2015 is suddenly much more plausible.
In the past week, the Standard & Poor's 500 index has rebounded from a 5% drop this month. Back in October, the S&P 500 plunged 7.5% before recovering. Is the market trying to tell us something?
We've found seven charts that help explain why the markets have repeatedly stumbled this year – and why a bigger stock market crash in 2015 looms on the horizon.
Every investor needs to see these charts...
by Jim Bach
The 2015 market outlook isn't much different from what we experienced in 2014.
There will be some gains, and some panicked sell-offs – and much will depend on the actions of central banks.
Here's where our expert sees the 2015 stock market heading.
Plus get two of our favorite stocks to buy now...
Good morning! Futures indicate the Dow Jones today (Tuesday) will gain from Monday's close. Yesterday, the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at record highs, with tech shares leading the surge.
What to watch today: Investors will hope the Dow Jones cracks the historic level of 18,000, while paying attention to a slew of economic data.
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average rose Monday to close at record highs, with tech shares leading the surge.
Shares of Intel Corp. (Nasdaq: INTC) jumped 2.3%, while International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) gained 1.85%.
Here's today's scorecard, plus the top stories from the stock market today...
by Jim Bach
Of the best defense stocks for 2015, the one poised for the biggest gains may well be this small-cap.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS) isn't another Raytheon or Lockheed.
And that's why one of our experts loves it...
Here's the most important investing strategy for you to use in 2015 – plus two more that will also reinforce your brokerage account. These habits will help you sleep at night even when the markets are pitching fits.
In fact, you'll be snoozing better than your broker. Which is why, of course, he won't fill you in on these tactics.
by David Zeiler
Money Morning's "unloved" pick of the week is oil and gas exploration and production company Apache Corp. (NYSE: APA).
Money Morning Chief Investment Strategist Keith Fitz-Gerald recommended Apache stock last week, calling it a "hated stock" that presents a "terrific opportunity" for investors.
Although APA stock fell almost 50% as a result of plunging oil prices, it remains a solid company.
Here's why Apache stock is really an incredible bargain right now...
Biotech stocks to buy in 2015: Biotech was one of the most profitable sectors this year. Through Dec. 18, the S&P 500 Biotechnology Index is up 43.6% in 2014, and the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index is up 36.9%.
Those gains are three to six times as big as the broader markets'. In 2014 through Dec. 18, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up just 6.1%, the S&P 500 10.3%, and the Nasdaq 12.8%.
In October 2013 we predicted Apple stock (Nasdaq: AAPL) had a 5-to-1 chance of reaching $1,000 per share. Many analysts were skeptical, criticizing the appointment of Tim Cook as CEO. But here we are, a little more than a year later, having gained 48% from the tech giant.
And that's not all. If we play it right, we stand to gain another 27%… at least. We've even put a date on it.
Here's when and how to make your move...
Good morning! Stock market futures today (Monday) forecast a 52-point gain for the Dow Jones from Friday's close. Higher oil prices and news that the Russian ruble is on the rise are the main contributors.
What to watch today: Investors will pay attention to the Chicago Fed National Activity Index and an update on home sales in a Holiday-shortened week.
