by David Zeiler
A series of unsettling trends from soaring debt to falling spending suggest a U.S. stock market crash in 2015 looks increasingly likely.
Lately the six-year bull market has been looking tired. Despite a lot of volatility, stocks overall are flat on the year.
The problem equities are starting to have – and the reason a U.S. stock market crash may loom on the horizon – is that there's not enough money around to push stock prices higher.
These seven charts illustrate exactly what's happening...
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The planet's number two economy is growing more comfortable with its predominance on the world stage.
Despite attempts by the U.S. to dictate other nations' dealings with China, the Middle Kingdom has been establishing new economic and financial institutions to develop its global sway. And it's inviting the world to participate.
Meanwhile, America is staying away and warning others to do the same. But scores of leading nations are ignoring that advice and joining with China.
The stock market will reopen Monday after a three-day break. So grab a pen and get ready to add these picks to your list of stocks to buy tomorrow.
Every day, our Money Morning experts deliver the best stocks to buy across a range of sectors. Then each week we collect the latest recommendations in one roundup, in case you missed any.
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The week running up to Easter ended with a punk jobs report that punctuated a first quarter filled with a stream of consistently bad economic data.
March nonfarm payrolls grew by only 126,000, far below consensus estimates of 225,000. Worse, 69,000 jobs were subtracted from January's and February's tallies. The unemployment rate stayed at 5.5% only because the job participation rate jumped back up to its lowest level since 1978.
And while the cock-eyed optimists who are waiting for the economy and the markets to reach escape velocity like Vladimir and Estragon are still waiting for Godot were rushing to blame the number on the weather, the government reported that 182,000 people reported they couldn't get to work because of the weather in March – in line with historical norms.
It isn't the weather that is hurting the economy...
by Alex McGuire
The Etsy Inc. (Nasdaq: ETSY) IPO is one of the most talked about deals so far this year. The Etsy IPO price is set at a range of $14 to $16 a share.
But is that too expensive or too cheap for all the hype it’s getting?
Here’s how the Etsy IPO price stands against other recent deals…
by Tara Clarke
A controversial Indiana law has big-name companies taking action against the state…
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), signed into law by Indiana governor Mike Pence on March 26, allows businesses to legally turn away gay, lesbian, and transgender people. Religious and ethnic minorities are vulnerable as well.
Business leaders across the nation have begun to speak out against the Indiana law, including Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook, Wal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon, Nike CEO Mark Parker, and more. Aside from moral objections, they argue it will make it harder to attract employees and customers in the state.
by Diane Alter
Facebook company stock price just got another bullish signal with an upped one-year target from analysts.
Facebook Inc. (Nasdaq: FB) shares have been on a tear over the last several months, and analysts expect more upside. Then Thursday, Citigroup analyst Mark May raised his 12-month price target on Facebook to $97 from $91. That’s an 18% upside from where FB presently trades.
Here’s a closer look at where the Facebook stock price is headed…
Box Inc. (NYSE: BOX) stock has been the most talked about new stocks of 2015.
After setting an offer price of $14 on Jan. 22, Box stock soared 77% in its first day of trading to a high of $24.73 per share.
It's been a very different story for Box stock since that first day, however. After its huge first-day pop and subsequent pullback, investors have been asking us "should I buy Box stock?"
Here's what you need to know about Box stock now...
by Jim Bach
Investors shouldn't let fears over the Greek debt crisis scare them away from a promising Europe ETF play.
After all, the European markets don't seem too concerned. Just look at the events that unfolded this week.
by Diane Alter
Slumping oil prices have been a benefit at the pumps, but its wreaking havoc on our nation's energy workforce.
Amid a 55% plunge in crude oil prices since last June, there have been roughly 91,000 energy sector layoffs announced since late December.
Warnings about unstainable debt held by energy companies and a burst of bankruptcies are expected to result in more pink slips.
Here's why that's so troublesome for the U.S. economy...
