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Dow Jones Industrial Average Dips 55 Points on Weak Wage Data

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average today (Friday) was down 55 points.

Here's how the stock market did today, earnings reports, the top stock market news, and stocks to watch based on today's market moves…

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Why Goldcorp (NYSE: GG) Stock Is a Buy Today

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GG stock, dragged down by a plunge in the price of gold, has dipped 21% in the last five trading sessions.

While some are selling, shares of the Canadian-based gold producer look like a buy at these levels. Its hefty dividend yield is an added perk.

Here's why we're so bullish on GG stock today...

Buy This Small-Cap ETF for Market-Beating Gains in 2015

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Small-cap stocks are handily outperforming the larger markets year to date.

The trend is expected to continue as sustained strength in the U.S. dollar weighs on multinationals.

Buy this small-cap ETF to profit from fast moving tech stocks...

Here's What Will Fuel the Commodity Prices Rebound

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Commodities are one of the most hated sectors of the market right now, with commodity prices crashing to a 13-year low in July.

But it appears we're nearing the point of maximum pessimism. Opportunity could be just around the corner.

Here's how low commodity prices have affected major producers - plus a look at the factors that will drive prices higher...

How to Play LNKD, FEYE, EXPE, GOOG, and FB Stock Today

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Investors in LinkedIn Corp. (NYSE: LNKD), FireEye Inc. (Nasdaq: FEYE), Expedia Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPE), Google Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOG, GOOGL), and Facebook Inc. (Nasdaq: FB) have seen significant share-price jumps this week.

Money Morning Capital Wave Strategist Shah Gilani joined "Varney & Company" on FOX Business Friday to provide a trading expert's take on a rapid-fire list of these noteworthy stocks.

Watch the video below to find out which ones he's buying and selling now...

Facebook Stock Price Dips Today, but Analysts Remain Bullish (Nasdaq: FB)

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The Facebook stock price has been under pressure since reporting Q2 2015 results amid some concerns about how its rapid growth pace will continue.

Analysts, however, remain bullish. At least eight firms hiked their Facebook stock price target following the results.

Here's exactly what analysts expect...

Why the Energy Sector's Perfect Storm Is About to Blow Over

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There is a "perfect storm" brewing in the energy sector, only in the minds of those who created it.

And as storms go, this one has certainly attracted attention. The ongoing concern over supply gluts both in the United States and abroad has combined with a Chinese stock collapse to drive down the price of oil.

Here's our take on why this nasty weather won't be around for long...

Why the WTI Crude Oil Price Is Down Today - 7/31/15

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The WTI crude oil price is down 1.4% today (Friday) after a report from Reuters indicated production from OPEC continues to grow.

The monthly survey indicated that OPEC production hit 32 million barrels per day (bpd) in July. That was up 140,000 bpd from June.

Here's where prices are headed now...

Why Our 2015 Top Stock Picks Feature Hot Blue Chips FB, GOOG, AAPL

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Our 2015 top stock picks tend to feature small-cap stocks with explosive growth.

But that doesn't mean the only path to gains is sitting on a risky small-cap and hoping for a pop.

In fact, even with the major market indices running into trouble recently, some blue-chip names are red-hot...

Is Bitcoin a Ponzi Scheme?

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Even before digital currency landed on the public's radar in 2013, people have been asking, "Is Bitcoin a Ponzi scheme?"

Many of Bitcoin's critics are convinced the answer is yes.

The collapse of the Mt. Gox Bitcoin exchange in February 2014 had many announcing that not only was Bitcoin a Ponzi scheme, but also that it was finished.

Here's why they're wrong...