Don't Miss Out on the Global Stock Rally

Indices across the world rose last week in what looks to be the beginning of a historic stock rally.

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The Fed's Actions Are Boosting the Bull Cycle for U.S. Stocks

News from the U.S. Federal Reserve is keeping the bull cycle for U.S. stocks alive and well. Despite investors taking a breather this week, the...

Will the Mid-Term Elections Drive the Market Into High Gear?

The past five days added more hues to the emerging snapshot of U.S. economic growth that is sluggish and top-heavy, but still rolling forward --...

Leaders Emerging as the U.S. Economy Shakes Off Its Stupor

The past five days added more color to the emerging picture of U.S. economic growth that is slow and unsteady -- but still in gear. Investors decided...

There's Reason to be Pessimistic about the U.S. Economy, but Never Panic

Pessimism increased again among investors last week, as a slew of economic data stoked fears of a double-dip recession.

Indeed,...

What to Expect on Wall Street as Nervous Investors Navigate a Slowing Economic Recovery

Wall Street was hit hard last week with gloomy data that has kept buying interest stalled and investors spooked over a slow economic recovery....

Emerging Stock Markets Thrive as U.S. Shares Tumble

As the U.S. stock markets struggle in the midst of slowing economic growth, emerging stock markets are thriving as their surging economies provide...

With Mid-Term Elections Looming, Will Democrats Fire Back with a Second Stimulus

Data last week showed a job market that's careening down a steep street with no breaks. Yet investors were able to shrug off employment concerns, as...

Strong Second-Quarter Earnings Can't Keep the Bears at Bay

The second-quarter earnings season has gotten off to a strong start, but it's been no match for bears who are less than thrilled with future...

Wall Street's Mood Shift Is Signaling a Profit-Making Price Push Ahead

A mood of mild optimism has begun to spread down Wall Street not long after there was nothing but long faces. Fancy that.

More good...

Stocks Stuck in Trading Range Despite Positive Earnings Reports

Despite positive earnings reports last week from more than a few bellwether companies, stocks remain stuck in a trading range that continues to test...

Why Upbeat Earnings Reports Mean Caution to Investors

While earnings reports continue to pour out each day, investors should be careful before being excitedly swayed by strong financials - there is much...

Think Gold Prices Have Peaked? Think Again

If you think gold prices have peaked, think again. Gold may have fallen from its June 18 record high of $1258.30 an ounce, but the yellow metal is...

The S&P 500 is Set for a Surge... But It Won't Come Easy

Stocks zipped higher in the past week, capping the first four-day rally since early 2009. Get out the party hats and confetti, right? Bears tried...

Can Bulls Lift a Market Threatened By Uncertainty Surrounding U.S. Stimulus Measures?

Stocks spilled the past week like water over a broken dam as investors priced in more evidence that consumers, businesses and home-buyers have gone...

Why Investors Must Keep an Eye on Spain

Greece is not the big story of Europe anymore - just a smoke screen.

The big story is Spain and the United Kingdom, and the news is getting...

Four Factors to Consider Before Determining Your Long-Term View on U.S. Stocks

Stocks rose worldwide over the past week -- ranging from +2% in U.S. big caps to +6% in gold -- as investors swelled with sudden courage in...