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Why Four Speeches from Fed Officials Will Move the Dow Jones Today

The Dow Jones today is trending upward in pre-market hours as traders anticipate four speeches from Federal Reserve officials today that could divulge clues about upcoming rate hikes. Dow Futures projected a near 100-point gain in pre-market hours after the 10-year bond dipped back under 2.9%.

While the nature of the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes are still uncertain, savvy investors are already positioning themselves to profit...

Dow Jones

Dow Jones Today Rebounds as Market Volatility Accelerates

The Dow Jones today continues to move higher as optimistic investors cycle back into stocks amidst high volatility.

Dow futures were down as much as 284 points this morning as European markets showed strong gains this morning. European investors cheered a deal struck by Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel to form a coalition government. This ends several months of uncertainty over the future of Europe's largest economy.

Here's a look at today's most important market events and stocks, plus a look at today's economic calendar...

Dow Jones

Dow Jones Today Poised to Climb for Fifth Straight Day of 2018

The Dow Jones today is off to one of its best starts to a New Year in more than a decade.

Dow futures are down 12 points this morning despite high optimism for technology stocks. Today, one of the most important events in the tech sector, the Consumer Electronics Show, kicks off and will likely fuel significant optimism for the sector all week.

Here's a look at today's most important market events and stocks, plus a look at today's economic calendar...

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Watch the Dow Jones Today Break 25,000 Despite Higher Jobless Claims

The Dow Jones today looks primed to break 25,000 points after markets kicked off 2018 with record highs during its first two trading sessions.

Dow futures are up 87 points this morning on investor optimism that the Dow Jones will break 25,000 today. This level is a huge jump from the 20,000 points the Dow Jones started with in 2017. And marijuana stocks are already leading the way.

Now here's a closer look at today's most important market events and stocks, plus Wednesday's economic calendar.

Trading Strategies

What I Got Right (and Wrong) in 2017

I write today with one very important question on my mind: Did I help you make money in 2017?

I'm asking because I'm a firm believer in taking my own advice.

I counsel you to take a good hard look at the strategies you use, at your investments, and at your analysis, so it only makes sense that I do the same.

Some people call this "transparency," but I call it "owning up."

Frankly, I wish more investment experts would own up – warts and all – because that'd go a long way to cleaning up Wall Street. Sadly, there's a snowball's chance in you know what because they're too busy trying to steer you in a direction that boosts their profits at your expense.

The way I see it, integrity is everything in this business. I don't deserve the trust you place in me if I'm not helping you chart a path to profits.

Let's start with one of the boldest and most audacious predictions I've ever made...

Stocks

35 Billion Reasons National Vision Stock Is a Buy for 2018

National Vision stock just hit the market on Oct. 26, and shares have already climbed nearly 15%. We think that's just the start for the stock and expect gains of roughly 40% in 2018.

You see, the discount optical retailer wants to dominate the $35 billion U.S. optical retail market. Company officials believe National Vision could double the number of retail stores to more than 1,800.

And EYE shares could soar, as three key trends have overtaken the U.S. optical retail market...

IPOs

SNAP: Still the Most Dangerous IPO I've Ever Seen

Last November I called Snap Inc. the "single most dangerous" IPO I'd ever seen and urged you to give the company a wide berth… or take your money to Las Vegas where at least you'd have fun losing it.

Legions of Silicon Valley faithful weren't happy I said so, and neither were scores of Wall Street analysts doing their best to convince you that Snapchat was a ticket to easy riches.

Fast forward to today...