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How to Use the U.S. Economy to Pinpoint Your Next Trade

By , America's No. 1 Pattern Trader, Money Morning • @powerproftrades -

Last week the U.S. Federal Reserve decided against raising interest rates four times this year, opting for just two hikes instead.

Some analysts point to this recent change of mind as proof of an impending recession. Others state there's no strong possibility of one.

But I'm not going to wait to find before I make my trading decisions. And you shouldn't either.

All you need is this very simple strategy to find the best trades based on the U.S. economy. And I'm going to show you right now...

The Two "Bandits" Ripping Off Investors This Week

By , Global Credit Strategist, Money Morning • @MichaelELewitt -

nasdaq stocks

Just because central bankers want to lead investors over the cliff like they did in 2008 doesn't mean that people should follow them.

Unfortunately, that's exactly what investors did last week. In a year that has seen many foolish rallies, Friday's massive rally in stocks - coming just a day after a massive sell-off - was the most foolish of all.

Let's take these one at a time...

Tech Stocks Poised to Rise on This Economic News

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

tech stocks

As we've talked about in several recent conversations, I live by the credo "always have some money invested in tech stocks" - no matter how much "noise" you hear out of Wall Street and Washington.

Otherwise, you'll miss opportunities to buy winning stocks when they are "on sale." Worse, you'll miss taking a big profit from the rebound.

Here's a breakdown of brand-new market data proving this - and why you should be bullish about tech investing for the rest of 2015...

The Best Inverse Play, as the Market Goes "Back to the Future"

By , Global Credit Strategist, Money Morning • @MichaelELewitt -

earnings season

Markets produced their strongest returns in four years in October - ignoring a steady stream of bad economic news and lousy corporate earnings. 

The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 8.5% while the S&P 500 jumped 8% for the month.  The Nasdaq Composite Index was driven higher by strong big tech earnings. It skyrocketed by 9.38% and is now back above 5000.

Last week's gains were muted with the Dow rising 0.1% or 16 points and the S&P 500 rising 0.2% or 4 points, so perhaps the jubilation is ebbing. The Nasdaq Composite Index gained 0.4% on the week. 

Of course, some strategists are calling for the rally to continue and for the market to gain another 10-15% by year-end. All I can say is that if they want to send over what they are drinking, I will take a sip. But I will not reach my hand into my pocket and follow them into the market...

It's a Great Time to Buy Tech Stocks... and These Numbers Prove It

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

On Thursday, an important bit of news came out that you may have missed: The U.S. Commerce Department sharply revised upward its second-quarter GDP estimate.

That revised number proves that, despite recent market turbulence, the U.S. economy remains on solid ground.

And that means now is a great time to take advantage of the buying opportunities the chaos has created - especially in tech stocks. Let's take a look...

The Wealth Gap in America Has Reached Historic Levels

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @KyleAndersonMM -

wealth gap

The wealth gap in the United States and other developed countries hasn't been this big since the 1980s, according to a new report from the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

In the 1980s, the top 10% of earners in the developed world made seven times the income of the bottom 10%. But the wealth gap has expanded since. By 2013, the top 10% had 9.6 times the income of the bottom 10%. That was across 34 nations.

And the numbers in the U.S. are even worse…

The "Unnatural Disaster" Ravaging Global Markets

By , Chief Investment Strategist, Money Morning • @ShahGilani_TW -

The tide is turning for crude oil prices. Following some nice recent gains and despite a dip on Tuesday, the market currently remains at just below $60 a barrel for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures in New York. The recent rise in prices would seem to be just what the smaller operators in the U.S. need to avoid a sector meltdown. A few months back, when prices were pushing lows of $40 a barrel, there was widespread talk of a wave of bankruptcies coming in the oil patch. The picture is now better, given a recovery in crude prices.
The tide is turning for crude oil prices.

Following some nice recent gains and despite a dip on Tuesday, the market currently remains at just below $60 a barrel for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures in New York.

The recent rise in prices would seem to be just what the smaller operators in the U.S. need to avoid a sector meltdown.

A few months back, when prices were pushing lows of $40 a barrel, there was widespread talk of a wave of bankruptcies coming in the oil patch. The picture is now better, given a recovery in crude prices.

But there is another shoe about to fall in the ongoing fight by smaller companies to survive. Here's my take on the disaster that's brewing - and the opportunities it may bring...