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April 2016 - Money Morning - Only the News You Can Profit From
Dow Jones Industrial Average Slides as Healthcare and Inflation Worries Rattle Investors
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 70 points today as healthcare stocks, inflation worries, and lower consumer spending dragged down investor.
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Why Carl Icahn's Apple Stock Dump Is a Red Flag for All Investors
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The extra slam that Apple stock got from Carl Icahn's surprise announcement that he had dumped all of his AAPL shares proves again why activist investors can be dangerous.
While many investors believe they can glean actionable tips by following the likes of Carl Icahn, people can never forget that these folks are in the game to maximize their own profit.
Gold Prices Will Receive a Boost in 2016 from This International Event
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Gold prices have rallied higher this week, nearing their highest level in 15 months.
The gains are all thanks to the U.S. Federal Reserve and U.S. dollar.
But there's one international event that will dictate where prices go in 2016...
Why These Oil Price Predictions from Wall Street Are Dead Wrong
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Many banks on Wall Street have overwhelmingly bearish oil price predictions.
In fact, there's one bank that sees oil prices falling below $30 by the end of the year.
This chart shows where four major banks see prices heading through 2017...
The LinkedIn Stock Price Soared Today - Should I Buy Now?
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The LinkedIn stock price soared more than 15% after hours Thursday amid better than expected Q1 2016 results.
With shares down 43.69% year to date, investors are asking us if they should buy now.
Here's our recommendation for LNKD stock in 2016...
A Facebook Stock Split Is Coming - Here's What We Know
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The Facebook stock split isn't receiving a lot of attention on Wall Street.
That's why investors have been asking us why Facebook wants to offer the split, what it means for their shares, and if they should buy more Facebook stock before the split.
Amazon Stock Price Soars 12% Today - and This Is Just the Start
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The Amazon stock price jumped nearly 12% this morning after the company reported extremely bullish earnings and forward guidance.
And this is just the start of gains for Amazon.
We've been bullish on Amazon for months and have plenty of good company...
Russia and China Warn U.S. Over New Installation in Korea
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Russia and China teamed up to issue a stern warning to the U.S. today.
Both countries are taking issue with a new American effort in South Korea.
Here's what the two foreign officials had to say...
Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Flat as Investors Weigh Bank of Japan Decision
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average today is flat because of the economic uncertainty caused by the Bank of Japan.
The BOJ won't inject money into the economy or cut interest rates, and this is causing investors to panic.
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