By Garrett Baldwin, Executive Producer, Money Morning - • Print | Email
The DJIA Index jumped more than 46 points on Monday as healthcare stocks surged higher and shares of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A) pushed the financial sector into the green.
Merger talks reemerged in the cable industry as Charter Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: CHTR) executives have reached out to Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE: TWC) management to discuss a possible deal.
Here are the day's top stories, plus top stocks to watch...
By Michael A. Robinson, Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI - • Print | Email
There's a lot of money to be made in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market. And we expect to see a lot more through the end of the year.
What's most important to know about this lucrative sector, however, is which "Tech Takeover Targets" to pay attention to.
So here are three stock you shouldn't ignore...
By Garrett Baldwin, Executive Producer, Money Morning - • Print | Email
DJIA futures for Monday, May 4, forecasted a 56-point increase over Friday's close.
On Friday, markets jumped more than 183 points on news that monthly consumer sentiment increased. U.S. automotive vehicle sales in April were higher than expected for manufacturers like General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) and Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F).
Here's everything else investors need to know about the stock market today...
By Garrett Baldwin, Executive Producer, Money Morning - • Print | Email
Good morning! Stock futures for Friday, May 1, forecasted an 84-point jump from Thursday's close.
The DJIA Index dropped 195 points yesterday, fueled by disappointing economic data and earnings reports. Biotech was a major drag on the Nasdaq, and the Nasdaq Biotech Index (INDEX: NBI) fell 3%.
By Garrett Baldwin, Executive Producer, Money Morning - • Print | Email
The DJIA Index lost 195 points Thursday, fueled by disappointing economic data and earnings reports. Biotech stocks were a major drag on the Nasdaq, with the Nasdaq Biotech Index falling 3%.
The price of oil per barrel rallied higher toward $60 today. The month-long surge in oil prices inspire confidence that Brent and WTI will continue to rise to new yearly highs.
Here are the day’s top stories, plus top stocks to watch...
By Michael A. Robinson, Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI - • Print | Email
There's a high-tech stock that we'd like you to steer clear of. This one isn't a true growth stock.
In fact, it's not even a good foundational play that you can count on to give your portfolio solid support.
Here's why you should avoid it at all costs
By Garrett Baldwin, Executive Producer, Money Morning - • Print | Email
Good morning! U.S. stock futures for Thursday, April 30, forecasted a 25-point decline from Wednesday's close. The markets are reacting to shifts in the U.S. dollar and to the Federal Reserve's statements that it will raise interest rates on a meeting-by-meeting basis.
Here are your pre-market movers, top market news, and the biggest stocks to watch today...
By Garrett Baldwin, Executive Producer, Money Morning - • Print | Email
U.S. stock futures for Tuesday, April 28, forecasted a 51-point decline from Monday's close ahead of a critical meeting by members of the Federal Reserve and a very busy earnings day.
The DJIA Index fell 42 points yesterday, while the biotech sector dragged down the Nasdaq. The Nasdaq Biotech Index (INDEX: NBI) cratered 4.1% in the sector's largest daily decline in nearly a month.
Today's biggest pre-market movers are AAPL, BP, and TWTR. Here's everything you need to know now...
By Garrett Baldwin, Executive Producer, Money Morning - • Print | Email
The DJIA Index fell 42 points today, while the biotech sector dragged down the Nasdaq. The Nasdaq Biotech Index cratered 4.1% in the sector's largest daily decline in nearly a month.
On Tuesday, U.S. investors will be back on "Fed Watch," as the Fed Open Market Committee kicks off a two-day meeting to discuss monetary policy.
Here are more top stories from today, plus stocks to watch...
By Dr. Kent Moors, Global Energy Strategist, Oil & Energy Investor • @KentMoors_OEI - • Print | Email
When oil prices decline, there's always an inevitable uptick in demand. The reason for this is simple: Markets tend to use more of a cheaper product. After all, when prices at the gas pump are low, a family trip across the country is much easier to plan.
This increase in oil demand has historically caused other forms of energy to stagnate.
But that just isn’t the case with the alternative energy market this time...
