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February 2016 - Page 3 of 25 - Money Morning - Only the News You Can Profit From
Why the Weight Watchers Stock Price Crashed Today - and the One Number to Watch
The Weight Watchers stock price crashed nearly 30% to $11.07 Friday morning after the company reported disappointing Q4 2015 results and provided uninspiring guidance.
And while earnings are driving the WTW stock price lower today, there's an even bigger number that will move Weight Watchers stock in 2016.
But first, here's the earnings rundown...
Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Gains as G20 Meeting Kicks Off
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.
Mark Your Calendars: Bulls Return (Briefly) in March
There's no nice way to say it: The past three months have been ugly for the markets – and the "buy and hold" investing crowd.
Some of my favorite market-tracking exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tell the grim tale…
The 1/100 Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (CBOE: DJX) traded at $177.66 on Dec. 1, 2015. As of Feb. 25, 2016, it's declined more than 6.2% to $166.28…
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE Arca: SPY) could be had for $209.44 a share on Dec. 1, but as of Feb. 25, it's declined more than 7.7% to $193.07…
And the PowerShares QQQ Trust Series 1 ETF (Nasdaq: QQQ), which tracks the Nasdaq 100, has declined nearly 11%. It's down to $102.26 from $114.48 in the beginning of December.
What's worse, these declines actually reflect the oversold bounce we experienced in mid-February. We haven't seen another.
But… for all that, I'm really excited about the month ahead of us. There are some big profits coming our way.
That's right. I'm bullish in March, because I've seen the same pattern I'm about to show you.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Surges 212 Points on Durable Goods
Why did the Dow Jones Industrial Average gain 212 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…
Will Super Tuesday 2016 Decide the Nomination?
On Super Tuesday 2016, 12 states and one U.S. territory will hold their primary elections at the same time in what amounts to a nationwide electoral frenzy.
That single day, the greatest amount of delegates a candidate can win in the election cycle is up for grabs.
Facebook Stock Price Set to Skyrocket on New $150 Billion Catalyst
The Facebook stock price has been very volatile over the last 12 months, even though the company reported strong earnings in Q4 2015.
After opening at an all-time high of $115.27 in early February, FB stock has fallen 7.09%.
The One Indicator You Need to Find Winning Options Trades
Of all the indicators that are out there, only volume reigns supreme. Many traders and investors misuse or flat-out ignore volume because they don't understand it or simply undervalue it.
But it's absolutely crucial to finding winning options trades, and there are four reasons why...
Why the Price of Gold Is Climbing Today and Where It's Heading in 2016
The price of gold climbed today (Thursday) as a sharp sell-off in China's stock market sent investors to the safe-haven asset.
Just after noon today, spot gold prices were trading up $10.90, or 0.89%, at $1,240.40 an ounce.
China Warns U.S. After Trump Wins Nevada
China issued a warning to the U.S. about electing GOP front-runner Donald Trump just one day after "The Donald" won by a landslide in Nevada…
Sounds a bit like China's not much of a Trump fan, though we suspect the feeling's mutual.
Here's more on what Red Dragon authorities had to say...