Archives for September 2015

The Tesla Motors Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA) stock price opened up 2.1% this morning (Wednesday) after the company hosted its highly anticipated Model X event last night at its factory in Fremont, Calif.

At the event, CEO Elon Musk delivered the first five Model X SUVs. Between 4,000 and 6,000 people were in attendance for the event, however.

Here's what the Model X means for investors...

The Smart, Easy Way to Turn a Market Sell-Off into an "Extreme Profit" Opportunity

September 30, 2015 by Shah Gilani

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Most investors look at the stock market in a very conventional way: Bull markets are good. Bear markets are bad. You make money when stocks rise. You lose money when they fall.

As a tech investor friend of mine said, that's a "binary" view of the financial markets. With a perspective like that, you can't help but be frightened of what's coming just around the corner.

But I'm different. I'm a trader. And I believe there's always a place to make money, so I look for opportunities – wherever they are.

It's a lot easier than you think, and the windfall will be huge.

And today I'm going to show you exactly how to do it...

Government Shutdown October 1 Is Down to the Wire - and Two Obstacles Remain

September 30, 2015 by Tara Clarke

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The last government shutdown that lasted 16 days in October 2013 cost taxpayers $24 billion, among other economy-crippling effects.

It's no wonder why the U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly today (78-20) in favor of legislation that's on track to avert a government shutdown October 1.

Now the U.S. House of Representatives must pass it before the midnight deadline - and there are still two more hurdles to pass before the government shutdown in 2015 is avoided...

Are Global Stock Markets Pointing to a Bear Market?

September 30, 2015 by Diane Alter

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Following a summer rout, global stock markets are on track to log their worst quarterly performance since 2011.

Plunging commodity prices, China's tanking stock markets, fears of a Greek default, and fears of a U.S. interest rate hike created extreme volatility in global stock markets in Q3.

And according to our experts, the trouble is far from over...

Chesapeake Energy Stock Price Up Today After New Layoff Report (NYSE: CHK)

September 30, 2015 by Diane Alter

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The Chesapeake Energy stock price climbed 3% to $7 today after the energy producer announced it will slash its workforce by 15% amid falling natural gas and crude oil prices.

However, shares remain down more than 65% year to date.

Here's why the Chesapeake Energy stock price could fall even further from here...

When Is the Ferrari IPO Date?

September 30, 2015 by Alex McGuire

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The Ferrari IPO date could be here within the next month.

The Italian luxury automaker could reportedly set terms for its market debut as early as Friday. The highly anticipated deal is expected to hit the market sometime in mid-October.

Here's what you need to know about the new developments...

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