The Dow Jones news today features stocks pushing higher as investors continue to celebrate a string of positive earnings reports.
A busy day of earnings reports will keep investors focused on corporate performance and less interested in a potential government shutdown later this week.
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World stock markets were mixed overnight and pausing from recent gains. U.S.stock indexes are pointed toward slightly higher openings when the New York day session begins. The U.S. stock indexes are at or near record highs.
Gold prices are trading near steady as the bulls try to stop the bleeding from this week's sell off amid the improved risk appetite among traders and investors.
As I've said before, buying a drugmaker with true billion-dollar "blockbuster" potential is like grabbing a license to print money.
Of course, it's always at least possible to grab these shares on their way up, but that's a little like fixing the barn door after the horses have bolted.
For the biggest possible pharma profits, investors have to look ahead into the firm's "pipeline," its arsenal of yet-to-be-released drugs that's critical to keeping a drug company competitive in the long term.
Today, I've got the perfect "Buy" recommendation for a company that's doing just that...
Will a government shutdown affect Social Security?
There are a few answers to this question, depending on how long you've been retired and what kind of beneficiary income you collect.
Here's what to expect amid an Uncle Sam fiscal freeze...
In Dow Jones news today, the markets surged as President Donald Trump continues his push to cut corporate taxes.
Shares of McDonald's also climbed thanks to a positive earnings report, and oil prices climbed closer to $50 per barrel.
by Alex McGuire
The top tech penny stocks of April 2017 have offered investors big market-beating gains.
That's why we're bringing you an updated list of this month's best performers.
by David Zeiler
"What is Ethereum?" is a question a lot of investors starting asking earlier this year after the cryptocurrency popped 280% in just four weeks.
This year, Ethereum has joined Bitcoin in attracting investments from a wider circle of players as digital currencies gradually become mainstream.
That means Ethereum is something even retail investors need to keep an eye on.
And this guide should answer all of your Ethereum questions...
The Oracle of Omaha has produced some of the best returns markets have ever seen.
And with a net worth of $73.1 billion, the 87-year-old is the third richest man in the United States.
We've compiled from Warren Buffett simple retirement advice he's doled out over the years...
by Ashley Moore
Dubbed at the "Holy Grail" of energy, "white gold" fuel is on the verge of a meteoric rise that has a nearly unlimited profit potential.
And our experts have identified a small miner that is sitting on a $20 billion claim that is ready to explode in price.
Here's how to get in on the ground level...
Investors are right to look for the best renewable energy stocks in 2017.
Renewable energy investing is primed for explosive growth as the costs of clean energy fall and fossil fuel sources dry up.
