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February 2016 - Money Morning - Only the News You Can Profit From

Dow Jones Industrial Average Falls 123 Points Despite Chinese Stimulus

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Why did the Dow Jones Industrial Average lose 123 points today?

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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[VIDEO] Trump Rally: Secret Service Agent Loses Cool on Photographer

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Moments ago at a Trump rally, Secret Service allegedly assaulted a photographer trying to snap pictures.

Was this the case of a misbehaving photographer who needed to be stopped?

Or was it a First Amendment violation?

The 5 Biggest Controversies Trump and Clinton Face on Super Tuesday

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Trump and Clinton top their nearest competitors by large margins, but both leading candidates are headed into Super Tuesday shrouded in unexpected controversies.

These controversies include massive campaign oversights, as well as a few jabs from critics on the side.

Here's more on the five biggest debacles these presidential front-runners face...

Silver Spot Price Up Today on These Factors

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The silver spot price today is up $0.19 to $14.86. This is great to see after the past week as silver gave up a little ground.

With stocks and oil bouncing from their recent retreat, and the U.S. dollar doing so as well, they've weighed on silver. Still, silver is ahead about 8.5% year to date, nearly a 13% outperformance of the S&P 500, which has lost just over 4%.

Let's look at how the silver price has behaved over the past week and what drivers lie ahead...

Facebook Stock Ready to Skyrocket from Exciting New Medical Opportunity

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The Facebook stock price has not been immune to the volatility the global markets are experiencing right now.

In fact, the FB stock price has dropped 6.65% since it opened at an all-time high on Feb. 3.

But we just uncovered a new medical development in a sector with a projected worth of $150 billion that Facebook has a foothold in...

This Week's List of Penny Stocks to Watch with Double-Digit Gains

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The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq closed out last week with gains of 1.51%, 1.58%, and 1.91%, respectively. But this list of penny stocks features five small-cap stocks that all ended the week with double-digit gains.

Investors are always on the lookout for hot penny stocks because they can post double- or triple-digit profits in short periods of time.

That's why we compiled this list of penny stocks to watch. Each has posted a double-digit gain in the last week...

Why Oil Prices and Stock Markets Have Been Dancing in Lockstep

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Common sense suggests that some signals would affect both oil prices and the stock markets.

But that's not what we've been seeing lately. The two have instead been moving in almost lockstep connection. When one moves, so does the other, no matter the reason.

It seems common sense isn't in charge of the markets any more. Here's why...

Why the Chinese Yuan Was Lowered Today - and What That Means for Your Money

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The Chinese yuan tumbled to a three-week low against the U.S. dollar today (Monday), and that's having a ripple effect throughout global markets.

China's central bank cut reserve requirements for most major banks today in a move aimed at boosting growth in the world's second-largest economy.

Here's what that means for you and your money...

Double Your Money Playing the "Great Software Sell-Off"

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Software stocks have fallen in value because they've fallen victim to Wall Street's hair-trigger herd mentality. But some of these stocks are down for no good reason.

And I've found three great software stocks you can play to turn this overreaction to your advantage – and potentially double your money.

These market leaders are trading at steep discounts now, but I expect these shares will go up 100% before the decade is out. Here's how...

Dow Jones Industrial Average Down Today on Global Growth Concerns

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Find out what's ahead for the stock market today.

Get your update on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, stocks to watch, the biggest stock market news, and today's best profit plays.

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