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Dow Jones Today Continues to Fall as Asian Markets Sell Off

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The Dow Jones today plunges further as concerns about rising interest rates and inflation increase.

Dow futures were down as much as 257 points this morning as Asian markets sold off. Strong jobs data and an uptick in worker wages have many concerned the value of the dollar will slide.

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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Here Are the Biggest Takeaways from the Citi and JPMorgan Earnings Calls

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This summer, I showed you why it's important for every investor to be aware of what's happening on "Too Big to Fail" bank earnings calls.

You don't have listen yourself or read the transcripts (like I do), but investors would ignore the goings-on at their own peril.

I pay very close attention to what the bankers are saying on their calls every quarter.

In the "battlefield" of markets and the economy, the big banks are like the joint chiefs of staff, and the regional banks are the field generals.

Between the two, we can get a pretty good picture of what's going on in the financial world and the economy.

Now, let me be clear: I am not about trading the bigger banks. The banks I own, some of my favorite, most profitable investments, in fact, are the smallest community banks.

But like I said, the bigger banks and their earnings reporting are an invaluable source of information...

Dow Jones

Dow Jones Today Set to Crack 26,000 as Markets Cheer European Markets

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The Dow Jones today is set to break through the 26,000 level only 12 days after reaching 25,000 on Jan. 4.

Dow futures are up 211 points this morning as U.S. traders pour into tech stocks. Markets are prepping for a busy week of earnings reports from Blue Chip companies like Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE: GS), Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), and American Express Company (NYSE: AXP).

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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The Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Will Climb Higher After a Positive November Jobs Report

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average looks like it will climb today on growing hourly wages and no increase in unemployment reported in November's job report.

Dow futures are up 55 points this morning thanks to positive numbers from the U.S. Department of Labor's November jobs report. The unemployment rate remained unchanged and wages increased compared to October.

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