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DJIA Index Moving on these Top 5 Stories Today

By , Executive Producer, Money Morning - • Print | Email

Good Morning!U.S. stock futures for Monday, March 30, forecasted a 10-point retreat from Friday's close. The DJIA index added 33 points Friday to end a four-day losing streak.

What to Watch Today: The Atlanta Federal Reserve conference kicks off, and the central bank will again be in focus. On Friday, Janet Yellen said the bank will tighten monetary policy. However, given that markets have been used to zero-interest rates for seven years, the markets will require a long process with few surprises along the way.

Here's what else you should know about the DJIA index - including your "Money Morning Tip of the Day" - to make it a profitable Monday:

Your Money

The 5 Most Important Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor

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Having the right financial advisor in your corner can mean the difference between huge profits and devastating losses. But how do you pick the right one?

A quick Internet search reveals dozens of articles devoted to the topic of which questions to ask a financial advisor.

They all cover the basics, but to really determine whether an advisor is truly aligned with your interests, make sure you ask these five critical questions...

Top News

With Yemen Burning, Arab Spring II Is Underway

By , Global Energy Strategist, Oil & Energy Investor • @KentMoors_OEI - • Print | Email

The worsening crisis in Yemen has provided a stark reminder of the immediate impact geopolitical events can have on oil prices.

I was asked to provide my analysis on CNBC's "Closing Bell" on Thursday afternoon, and to discuss the impact the crisis will have on oil prices.

Because this crisis is already having a big impact on the price of crude...

Investing Tips

This Turnaround Tech Stock Is Poised for Big Gains

By , Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI - • Print | Email

However, there are investments that don't pass my rigorous five-part system found in "Your Tech Wealth Blueprint" – but are still worth taking a look at.

I call these "Special Situations" – or "turnaround plays" – and today I want to share one of them with you.

I'm looking for this $9 stock to soar 50% in less than three years.

Now, not every Special Situation can succeed in its turnaround and produce those kinds of gains. That's why I also have a set of rules to determine if these kinds of investments will become lucrative.

In fact, there are three tell-tale signs that can help you find these big-profit stocks.

Let's take a look...

Stock Market Today

Yellen Addresses Rate Hikes Ahead of DJIA Index Close

By , Executive Producer, Money Morning - • Print | Email

The DJIA Index added 33 points Friday to end a four-day losing streak. The cause? Biotech and healthcare stocks rebounded to pull markets upward as investors search for value after this week's sell-offs.

Fed Chair Janet Yellen gave a speech on monetary policy in San Francisco 15 minutes before the closing bell. Yellen indicated that rate increases this year are likely, but the pace will be gradual.

Here are the other top stories from today, plus our new profit tip...

Investing Basics

How Well Do You Know the Dow Jones Industrial Average?

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler - • Print | Email

Most investors check on the Dow Jones Industrial Average at the end of every trading day, if not more frequently.

Over its 119-year history, the DJIA has become synonymous with the markets. But while investors big and small rely on the Dow Jones to measure how well or how poorly stocks are doing, how much do most people really know about it?

Check out these five key facts that show how the Dow came to be what it is now...

Income Investing

Here's How Powerful Dividend Reinvestment Is to Your Portfolio

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At Money Morning, we're big proponents of dividend reinvestment. It's a strategy that will help you amass tremendous wealth over time.

Reinvesting dividends is the practice of buying additional shares of a stock using the dividends themselves to pay for your purchase. It results in long-term compounding, and that's key to building a fortune.

Here's a look at just how valuable dividend reinvestment is to your portfolio...

Stock Market Today

Stock Futures Today Edging Lower

By , Executive Producer, Money Morning - • Print | Email

Good morning! Stock futures today (Friday, March 27) forecasted a 10-point retreat from yesterday's close. On Thursday, The DJIA managed to bounce back from early triple-digit losses but still closed down 39 points, notching its fourth consecutive drop.

This morning, it's all about fourth-quarter GDP. The U.S. Commerce Department will release its final estimate on GDP for the last quarter of 2014. Economists expect the final level to tick up to 2.4% growth over the quarter.

Here's what else you should know about the stock market today - including your "Money Morning Tip of the Day" - to make it a profitable Friday...