The Dow Jones news today is the index slides in premarket hours as investors weigh another day of key economic data.
Meanwhile, companies topping today's busy earnings calendar include Tesla Motors Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA) and Fitbit Inc. (NYSE: FIT).
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World Stock Markets Trade Mixed; FOMC Minutes On Deck
(Kitco News) – World stock markets were mixed Wednesday. U.S. stock indexes are pointed toward slightly lower openings when the New York day session begins, after those indexes hit record highs again Tuesday.
The U.S. stock indexes are on a record-setting run that has the bulls very comfortable at present. However, the indexes are now way overbought, technically, and due for sizable downside corrections at any moment.
The Easiest Way to Ride the Dow to 30,000
On Feb. 18, a MarketWatch reporter made the case that earnings growth alone during Trump's first term had every chance to propel the Dow Jones Industrial Average to 30,000 and beyond – should the president's promised tax and regulatory reforms make it through.
The analysis created quite a stir on the cable news circuit. Stuart Varney, host of FOX Business' "Varney & Co.," asked our Capital Wave Strategist Shah Gilani to explain what he thought of the controversial MarketWatch call.
Of course, Shah being Shah, he did a lot better than that. He made his own surprising case for the Dow topping 30,000.
Even better, he told investors who might (understandably) be nervous about getting in at these highs the very best way to confidently and safely jump right in and ride the long, profitable leg up ahead of us…
Dow Jones News Today: Dow Gets Closer to 21,000 as Crude Oil Prices Climb
In Dow Jones news today, the Dow climbed as OPEC keeps its promise to cut excessive crude oil production.
Investors were also cheering quarterly reports from two big retailers today.
Gold Price Predictions for 2017 Show Gains as High as 18%
The gold price predictions of a group of top precious metals analysts foresee significant gains in 2017.
These gold price predictions called for gains of as much as 18% in 2017. They cited an increasing need for safe-haven investments, global uncertainty, and the influence of populism in both the United States and Europe.
How Healthcare Costs Are Squeezing America's Middle Class
In August 2016, healthcare costs in America reached their highest level since 1984.
Anxiety about paying medical bills now outpaces job and unemployment worries as well as concerns about paying everyday household bills.
Here are the factors that have pushed healthcare to the top of U.S. households' "worry" lists.
The Best Oil Stocks to Buy Now as Prices Soar 17%
Since OPEC agreed to cut oil production on Nov. 30, oil prices have soared 14%. And that has helped boost American oil stocks.
Money Morning Global Energy Strategist Dr. Kent Moors predicts oil prices could head up to 20% higher by the first half of the year.
Should I Buy Popeyes Stock?
Popeyes stock is surging today on news that Burger King parent company Restaurant Brands International will buy it out.
The deal is worth almost $2 billion and could close as early as April. The news has investors asking, "Should I buy Popeyes stock?"
Here is everything you need to know...
Why the Price of Silver Will Rise 21.5% in 2017
The price of silver is coming off a volatile week thanks to Janet Yellen and a swinging dollar.
But the metal broke above an important indicator that signals it will climb higher this year.
Here's our silver price prediction for the rest of 2017...
Top Marijuana Stocks to Watch This Week (Feb. 21)
Each week, we find the top marijuana stocks to watch for our readers.
For this week, we wanted to share one of the top-performing cannabis stocks of the past 12 months.