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Stocks to Buy When the Dollar Is Strong

By Jim Bach, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 - March 11, 2015

The U.S. dollar is the strongest it's been in a decade.

It can be good and bad for U.S. stock markets - depending on the company.

Now is the perfect time to shop for stocks to buy when the dollar is strong. Here's what one of our experts says is a good buy...

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Stocks to Buy When the Dollar Is Strong

By Jim Bach, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 - March 11, 2015

The U.S. dollar is the strongest it's been in a decade.

It can be good and bad for U.S. stock markets - depending on the company.

Now is the perfect time to shop for stocks to buy when the dollar is strong. Here's what one of our experts says is a good buy...

DJIA Futures Today Recovering from Yesterday's 333-Point Plunge

By Garrett Baldwin, Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning - March 11, 2015

DJIA futures today (Wednesday) forecasted a 44-point increase from the Dow close yesterday.

On Tuesday, U.S. stock markets cratered as investors grew nervous about the timing of the Federal Reserve's pending interest rate increase. The DJIA fell 333 points on the day, while the Nasdaq fell another 85 points.

Investors will want to keep an eye domestic crude inventories, and China to make it a profitable Wednesday...

U.S. Stock Futures Will Be Eyeing FOMC Minutes Release Today

By Garrett Baldwin, Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning - November 19, 2014

This morning, U.S. stock futures are falling.

This is the day after the failed Senate vote on the Keystone Pipeline project, but ahead of the Fed's release of the Fed Open Market Committee Meeting minutes.

The release of which always has a potential to move markets.

Here are other big stories brewing in the financial markets today...

Stock Market Today Led by PFE, AGN, and HAS News

By Garrett Baldwin, Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning - November 17, 2014

Good morning! Futures forecast a decline in the stock market today from Friday's close.

What to watch today: expect a wealth of news about Japan's surprise slip in GDP growth. According to government data, the island nation saw its GDP slip by an annualized 1.7% in the third quarter. This is down from analyst expectations of 2.1% growth for the July to September period.

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 Monday:

How We'll Play the 2014 Year-End Rally

By Shah Gilani, Capital Wave Strategist, Money Morning • @WallStreet_II - November 17, 2014

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With the Dow Jones Industrials and the S&P 500 indices repeatedly making new highs, chances are better than good that markets will rally through year-end.

There are lots of reasons why stocks are headed higher, but one in particular is telling.

It's really a simple one, yet too many people have overlooked it; indeed, most wouldn't even give it enough thought.

And that would be a big mistake.

You see, if you understand that one compelling reason, you can pick some winners, and pocket big profits, yourself...

Virgin America (Nasdaq: VA) Debuts on the Stock Market Today, Plus These Stories

By Garrett Baldwin, Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning - November 14, 2014

Good morning!

The stock market today is moving on an IPO debut for Sir Richard Branson's Virgin America, a Halliburton-Baker Hughes energy deal, and these top headlines...

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Stock Market Today Moving on BABA, AT&T, and CMCSA News

By Garrett Baldwin, Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning - November 11, 2014

Good morning! Futures indicate the stock market today will rise from yesterday's close.

What to watch today: Investors should get an announcement from e-commerce giant Alibaba Holding Group Ltd. (NYSE: BABA). The company just concluded sales on Chinese Singles' Day. The holiday, which was created to celebrate or lament being single in China, is the largest 24-hour online shopping event in the world.

Here's what else you should know - including your Money Morning Tip of the Day - to make your Tuesday profitable...

Stock Market Futures Up Today on Alibaba's "Singles' Day" News

By Garrett Baldwin, Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning - November 10, 2014

Good morning! Stock market futures today forecast a rise from Friday's close.

What to watch today: Momentum for shares of e-commerce giant Alibaba Holding Group Ltd. (NYSE: BABA) is today's biggest story. Tomorrow is "Singles' Day" in China. The holiday, which was created to celebrate or lament being single in China, is the largest 24-hour online shopping event in the world.

Here's what else you should know - including your Money Morning Tip of the Day - to make your Monday profitable:

What's the Difference Between the Dow and S&P?

By Tara Clarke, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke - November 7, 2014

Between the Dow vs. S&P 500, only one index reigns supreme as the top bellwether of U.S. markets. In fact, it's not even close.

Here's the difference between the Dow and the S&P - and which you should be following most closely...

Stock Market Futures Love Today's Fresh Unemployment Data

By Garrett Baldwin, Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning - November 7, 2014

Stock market futures rose Friday morning following strong October unemployment data. Watch for the report to positively affect markets throughout the day.

Here are today's other top stories, including stock news for RIG, ANF, DIS, and more...

Stock Market Futures Up After Midterm Election Surge

By Garrett Baldwin, Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning - November 6, 2014

Stock market futures were on the rise Thursday morning following this week's midterm election market surge.

Here's a roundup of the top stock market news stories today...

Stock Market Futures Up on Republican Midterm Victories

By Garrett Baldwin, Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning - November 5, 2014

This morning, stock market futures indicate a rise from yesterday's close on news that the Republican Party will control both chambers of Congress in 2015.

The GOP picked up at least seven Senate seats during Tuesday's election, with the opportunity to snag an additional three in the coming weeks in Alaska, Louisiana, and Virginia.

Here's what else you should know - including our Money Morning "Tip of the Day" - in stock market news today...

Stock Market Futures Watching XOM and CVX Amid Falling Oil Prices

By Garrett Baldwin, Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning - November 4, 2014

This morning (Tuesday), stock market futures suggest an open 26 points below Monday's close as oil prices continue to fall on a rising dollar and the announcement that Saudi Arabia will slash oil prices to the U.S.

Today is also midterm election day, meaning American voters will decide how Democrats or Republicans will share power in Congress over the next two years.

Here's what else you should know in stock market news today.

Stock Market Futures Down Today on These Top Stories

By Garrett Baldwin, Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning - November 3, 2014

Good morning! Stock market futures suggest an open below Friday's close after disappointing economic data emerged from the Eurozone and China. On Friday's session, both the Dow Jones and the S&P 500 hit record highs.

Today, watch for earnings from Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF) after the closing bell. The health company has been the center of a long public battle between activist investors Bill Ackman and Carl Icahn over its marketing model. In addition, keep an eye on the election polls.

Here's what else you should know - including Money Morning's "Tip of the Day" - this Monday morning: