By Garrett Baldwin, Executive Producer, Money Morning - • Print | Email
The DJIA Index rose 75 points Wednesday on strong energy stock gains and improving confidence in first-quarter earnings. A strong U.S. dollar, winter weather, and a massive West coast port shutdown may not have affected companies in Q1 as much as previously expected.
Oil prices continued to rise today on expectations that the United States will begin to see falling production. WTI crude gained nearly 6%.
Here are the day's top market stories...
By Dr. Kent Moors, Global Energy Strategist, Oil & Energy Investor • @KentMoors_OEI - • Print | Email
The infamous OPEC oil cartel is crumbling. We've got insider proof that its highest-ranking officials are scrambling for some kind of stability.
But it's too late – the U.S. is a rising energy superpower that cannot be stopped.
Here's why OPEC is dying and why we're about to dominate the market...
By Garrett Baldwin, Executive Producer, Money Morning - • Print | Email
Dow Jones futures for Wednesday, April 15, forecasted a 55-point increase from Tuesday's Dow close, while S&P futures forecasted a 5.5-point increase.
The markets will continue to focus on company filings as earnings season kicks into full swing, this morning saw an earnings beat by BAC and expect NFLX earnings later this afternoon.
By Garrett Baldwin, Executive Producer, Money Morning - • Print | Email
For April 14, 2015, here's how the stock market did today, the top stock market news, and stocks to watch based on today's market moves.
The DJIA Index gained 59 points as reduced expectations for quarterly profit outlooks were offset by energy sector gains and strong earnings results from JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM). Shares of the banking giant gained 1.5% on the day.
Here are more top stories from today...
By Garrett Baldwin, Executive Producer, Money Morning - • Print | Email
U.S. stock futures for Tuesday, April 14, forecast a 25-point dip from Monday's close.
The DJIA slipped 80 points yesterday on investor fear that a stronger U.S dollar will negatively affect earnings. The Nasdaq traded briefly above 5,000 before falling seven points on the day.
By Garrett Baldwin, Executive Producer, Money Morning - • Print | Email
The DJIA today slipped 80 points on investor fear that a stronger U.S dollar will negatively affect earnings. The Nasdaq traded briefly above 5,000 before falling 7 points on the day.
The Obama administration proposed new regulations for offshore oil and natural gas development aimed at preventing another disaster like the oil spill at BP's Deepwater Horizon rig in 2010.
Here are the top market stories from today, including stocks to watch...
By Michael A. Robinson, Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI - • Print | Email
Where "the herd" sees doom and gloom, we see profit opportunity. And today we're going to show you a piggybank investment that will make you huge profits.
In fact, this stock represents an opportunity to create the kind of wealth that you'll be able to pass along to future generations.
Here's our pick and how "piggyback investing" works...
By Garrett Baldwin, Executive Producer, Money Morning - • Print | Email
U.S. stock futures for Monday, April 13, forecast a 31-point decline from Friday's close. Investors are looking forward to a very busy week of earnings reports, as concerns over a stronger dollar could weigh on corporate profits.
Meanwhile, a number of geopolitical concerns could affect stocks and oil prices.
Here's what else you need to know about the stock market today...
By Garrett Baldwin, Executive Producer, Money Morning - • Print | Email
DJIA futures were up 30 points, S&P futures rose 2.75 points, and Nasdaq futures were flat this morning. Markets are reacting to General Electric Co.'s (NYSE: GE) announcement of a major real estate deal. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 56 points on Thursday as oil prices rebounded and lifted energy stocks. But the dollar's strength limited the market's upside and fueled uncertainty over corporate profits as earnings season gets underway.
By Garrett Baldwin, Executive Producer, Money Morning - • Print | Email
The DJIA today gained 56 points as oil prices rebounded and lifted energy stocks. But the dollar's strength limited today's upside and fueled uncertainty over corporate profits as earnings season gets underway.
Rate chatter continued as investors try to pinpoint when the Federal Reserve will tighten monetary policy.
Here are more of the day's top stories, plus our new profit tip for investors...
