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Santa Comes Early for Investors as FANG Stages Late Year Comeback

Santa Comes Early for Investors as FANG Stages Late Year Comeback

Santa came early this year, giving stock investors their tenth positive week in the last 11. High-profile technology stocks led the charge. The S&P 500 rose 1.7 percent between Friday, December 13, and Friday, December 20. The index continued its breakout into new...

The Federal Reserve’s Last Meeting of the Year Is Today

The Federal Reserve’s Last Meeting of the Year Is Today

After a busy year, the Federal Reserve is set to begin a long vacation today. The central bank is expected to leave interest rates unchanged, following a trio of cuts since the summer. Going forward, markets see them going nowhere well into next year. The official...

Stock Market Rally Continues as the Economy Keeps Improving

Stock Market Rally Continues as the Economy Keeps Improving

Stocks began December on a strong foot as the economy improved and worries about global trade eased The S&P 500 rose 0.2 percent between Friday, November 29, and Friday, December 6. It was the eighth positive week in the last nine. However it didn't start that...

Another New High for Stocks as ‘Growth’ Trade Makes a Comeback

Another New High for Stocks as ‘Growth’ Trade Makes a Comeback

Investors are returning to their old favorites, growth stocks, as the market continues its breakout to new highs. The S&P 500 rose 1 percent in the Thanksgiving-shortened period between Friday, November 22, and Friday, November 29. It was the seventh positive week...

Are You Ready? November 2019 Is a Huge Month for Streaming Media

Are You Ready? November 2019 Is a Huge Month for Streaming Media

A whole new world of digital media is starting this month, thanks to some of the biggest companies in the world. Two new online video services with the potential to reach hundreds of millions -- if not billions -- of viewers just launched. In coming seeks, two giant...

Stocks Break Out to New Highs as One Fear After Another Melts Away

Stocks Break Out to New Highs as One Fear After Another Melts Away

Stocks broke out to new highs last week as economic and trade fears evaporated, drawing naysayers back to the market. The S&P 500 rose 1.5 percent between Friday, October 25, and Friday, November 1. It was the index's fourth straight positive week, helping deliver...

Are the Bulls in Charge as the S&P 500 Closes at a New Record High?

Are the Bulls in Charge as the S&P 500 Closes at a New Record High?

The S&P 500 just closed at a new record high, but is this breakout for real? Let's consider the bigger picture. First, chart watchers may notice that the index has formed an "ascending triangle." That's when its top is mostly flat for a period of time, during...

Stocks Remain Trapped as Market Waits for More Information

Stocks Remain Trapped as Market Waits for More Information

Stocks failed to break out last week as investors keep worrying about major global events like trade and Brexit. The S&P 500 rose 0.5 percent between Friday, October 11, and Friday, October 18. Still, it hit resistance at the psychologically important 3,000 level...