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How to Beat the Market by 656%

We want to let you in on a secret. Since high-tech is flattening everything in its path, we've got a stealthy solution to beat the market by 656%…

In fact, the mainstream media ought to be covering this story aggressively – yet I've hardly heard a word about it.

Perhaps because the facts we're about to share with you contradict the impending "tech bubble" the financial media has been gleefully speculating about...

Stock Market Today

GOOG's New YouTube Service Tops Stock Market News Today

U.S. stock futures for Thursday, April 9, forecasted a 4-point gain from yesterday's close. The DJIA Index added 27 points on Wednesday following a busy day of earnings reports and the release of minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in March.

For April 9, 2015, here are your stock futures, pre-market movers, stocks to watch, and top stock market news today...

Stock Market Today

DJIA Index Gains 27 Points After Fed Minutes Released

The DJIA Index added 27 points Wednesday. The markets were volatile after the release of the March FOMC meeting minutes.

The minutes revealed a divergence between members of the central bank. Several stated recent economic data warrant a rate hike in June, while others cited recent strength in the U.S. dollar as a reason to delay a hike.

Here are the day's top market stories, plus our new profit tip for investors.

Oil

Demand Is Surging in the Oil Market, Pointing to Higher Prices Ahead

As the oil market focuses on the supply side and the possibility of reaching a nuclear deal in Iran grows, something else has been developing in crude.

Worldwide demand is beginning to surge.

In fact, it's not just surging - it's accelerating. Here's why that's happening and when to look for higher prices ahead...

Stock Market Today

Dow Jones Futures Add 38 Points Ahead of FOMC Minutes

Dow futures for Wednesday, April 8, forecasted a 12-point retreat from yesterday's close.

On Tuesday, The DJIA Index retreated sharply during the last 30 minutes of a busy trading session, erasing an earlier gain of more than 100 points. The sell-off comes the day before earnings season kicks off and the Federal Reserve releases minutes from the most recent FOMC Meeting.

Healthcare stocks were the best performers from the S&P 500, as biotech shares shook off four consecutive days of losses. The Nasdaq Biotech index (INDEXNASDAQ: NBI) and the iShares NASDAQ Biotechnology Index ETF (Nasdaq: IBB) added nearly 1% on the day.

Stock Market Today

DJIA Index Slips 5 Points Ahead of Earnings Season

The DJIA Index retreated sharply during the last 30 minutes of a busy trading session, erasing an earlier gain of more than 100 points. The sell-off comes the day before earnings season kicks off and the Federal Reserve releases minutes from the most recent FOMC Meeting.

Healthcare stocks were the best performers from the S&P 500.

Here are the day's top stories, plus our new profit tip for investors...

Investing Tips

This Corporate Spin-Off Is Your Next 2-for-1 Stock Play

Corporate spin-offs have the potential to net investors huge amounts of cash. And we've got an attractive company looking for suitors within the $1.6 trillion payments industry, which is experiencing near-daily innovations.

After all, spin-off companies beat the S&P 500 by as much as 45% in their first two years as independent companies.

Here's the "legacy" tech firm you'll have the change to get in one before its IPO...

Stock Market Today

Oil Prices Pushing Dow Futures Up 22 Points Today

Dow futures for Tuesday, April 7, forecasted a 22-point gain from yesterday's strong close. As first-quarter earnings season kicks off, investors are keeping an eye on oil prices and statements from members of the Federal Reserve.

On Monday, the DJIA Index gained more than 144 points, fueled by a surge in oil prices and soft data that hints the Federal Reserve will likely avoid an interest rate hike in June. Friday's weak March employment report pushed PNC Financial Services to delay its expected target rate date back to September.

In commodities, gold prices jumped 1.3%, while silver prices gained 1.7%. The weak unemployment report dented expectations of a rate hike, which added a jolt to precious metals.

Stock Market Today

DJIA Index Soars 118 Points on Surge in Oil Prices, Rate Expectations

For April 6, 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 more than 144 points on Tuesday, fueled by a surge in oil prices and soft data that hints the Federal Reserve will likely avoid an interest rate hike in June. Friday's weak March employment report pushed PNC Financial Services to delay its expected target rate date back to until September.

Here are the day's top stories plus our new profit tip for investors...

Income Plays

You Can't Afford Not to Invest in This Latest Technology

Tesla's (Nasdaq: TSLA) Model S has self-driving technology. And we're going to show the best way to profit from the $15 billion self-driving tech sector.

Because contrary to popular belief, there is a way for the average invest to profit from this automobile typically driven by the absolutely affluent.

Here's how we're tapping into the "rich folks' market" before their latest trend becomes mainstream...