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Do Stocks Face a Wall of Money — Even After Big Gains?

Do Stocks Face a Wall of Money — Even After Big Gains?

Stocks closed at another record on Wednesday after inflation slowed more than expected. Today we'll consider some key forces driving the rally. Are they exhausted, or could some positives remain in play? Inflation Hits Zero The consumer price index was unchanged in...

Why Do Stocks Move? Learn 7 Catalysts That Drive Price Action in the Market

Why Do Stocks Move? Learn 7 Catalysts That Drive Price Action in the Market

The stock market includes thousands of companies in scores of industries and groupings. While they may go up and down for any reason any day, there are underlying patterns behind price movement. This article considers seven basic catalysts for stock movement. These go...

TradeStation Has Powerful Tools for Earnings Season

TradeStation Has Powerful Tools for Earnings Season

Quarterly earnings can be major events in the stock market, giving key information about companies and providing trading opportunities. This article will highlight some ways TradeStation can help customers before and after these reports. Planning for Earnings Knowing...

Could This Week’s Events Get Walmart Moving Again?

Could This Week’s Events Get Walmart Moving Again?

Walmart has been stuck in a tight range, and some events this week could trigger a move. The retail giant broke out to new record highs on February 20 before settling into a range between about $58.50 and $61. Prices have recently moved above the convergence of the...

AI Boom Fades as Fundamentals Weaken: Earnings Recap

AI Boom Fades as Fundamentals Weaken: Earnings Recap

Most of the big earnings reports have now occurred, and so far they've done little to boost the market. Companies like Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META), Netflix (NFLX), Caterpillar (CAT) and Intel (INTC) reported profits above Wall Street estimates. However...

Is Inflation Making a Comeback as the Fed Looks to Cut Interest Rates?

Is Inflation Making a Comeback as the Fed Looks to Cut Interest Rates?

The stock market has been optimistic about inflation since late 2023, but price pressures may be returning as the Federal Reserve considers interest-rate cuts. The price of energy, shelter and materials have quietly risen in the last month. The increases follow months...

Tech, Housing, Inflation: Stock Market Trends To Watch in the New Year

Tech, Housing, Inflation: Stock Market Trends To Watch in the New Year

The New Year begins with increased confidence that inflation and interest rates have peaked. What will that mean for the market? Here are some potential outcomes based on recent trends. New Growth Stocks May Go Mainstream The period after 2017 saw a flurry of initial...

What Is Event Risk? Why Does It Matter? How Can it Be Managed?

What Is Event Risk? Why Does It Matter? How Can it Be Managed?

Investors face several kinds of risk in the stock market. Today we'll consider one of the most common: event risk. While some events are unexpected, many are known. Stocks often move around certain occurrences, like earnings reports, Federal Reserve meetings or...

Markets Feeling Dovish Before the Fed: 5 Key Charts Right Now

Markets Feeling Dovish Before the Fed: 5 Key Charts Right Now

Financial markets seem be increasing their dovish views with three major economic events in the next week. The charts and news events below paint a picture of slowing economic growth and inflation. That's making investors think the Federal Reserve will skip a rate...