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Cisco Is Pushing a Generational High
Cisco Systems has climbed as AI investment helps power growth, and some traders may think the move will continue.
Historic Turmoil Slams Credit Suisse. Here Are the Key Facts
Credit Suisse has taken a wild ride as investors worry about the iconic European lender. The Zurich-based investment bank's U.S.-listed shares began the week by knifing to a record low of $3.71, 75 percent below their February high. They quickly reversed and rallied...
Tired of the Fed? Earnings Could Bring a Welcome Change to Markets in October
September was another rough month for investors as the Federal Reserve kept pushing interest rates higher. But the focus is likely to change in October as major companies like Apple report earnings. The S&P 500 slid 9.3 percent in September, its biggest monthly...
Technical Analysis: Oil Giant Hasn’t Done This All Year
Exxon Mobil has been drifting since the late spring along with other energy stocks. But now it’s trying to do something it hasn’t done all year. The main pattern on today’s chart is the 200-day moving average, one of the most basic measures of long-term support. XOM...
Can Stocks Hang On After Another Painful Blow from the Federal Reserve?
Stocks are trying to hold their lows of the year after another painful blow from the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 dropped 4.7 percent between Friday, September 16, and Friday, September 25. It was the fifth negative week in the last six, landing the index at its...
Chart of the Day: Target Could Be Breaking a Triangle
Target gapped lower on weak earnings four months ago. Now it may be showing signs of the bearish trend continuing. The main pattern on the retailer is a converging squeeze between the 50-day moving average and the 100-day moving average . This has produced ... For...
Federal Reserve Gives No Sign of Relenting in Battle Against Inflation
The Federal Reserve is giving markets no relief in its battle against inflation. Aside from hiking interest rates by 75 basis points, as expected yesterday, the central bank increased its guidance. Policymakers indicated that their rate will end the year at 4.4...
Technology & Communication
Growth Comeback? Nasdaq Surged Last Week Amid Banking Scares
Stocks face a confusing mix of positives and negatives, but the biggest story could be an unexpected surge in the Nasdaq-100. The technology-heavy index rallied 5.8 percent between Friday, March 10, and Friday March 17. In absolute terms, it was the biggest weekly...
Big Names Struggle But New Leaders Keep Popping Up: Earnings This Week
Prominent stocks have struggled after announcing results, but some new leaders may be stepping up. Tesla (TSLA) and Boeing (BA) got slammed after missing estimates. Facebook (FB) surpassed consensus, only to drift aimlessly. Meanwhile, less-followed companies like...
This Social Media Stock Just Had a Monster Volume Day
Suddenly, it seems a new tech stock has arrived. Social media upstart Snap (SNAP), the mobile-centric parent of Snapchat, just proved it's a real player with stunning user growth. That fueled a monster rally on Wednesday to the stock's highest level in over a year....
‘Risk On’ Sectors Lead as Stocks Try to Break Out
Investors are favoring riskier parts of the market as the S&P 500 tries to break out to new highs. Semiconductors, industrials, banks, energy and materials have each gained at least 2 percent in the last week, according to RadarScreen®. Those sectors are highly...
Podcast: Chip Stocks Are Flying
This podcast reviews why semiconductor stocks are rebounding this year. It explores stronger orders, research, management calls and how 5G networks could fuel a new investment boom. TRANSCRIPT Chip stocks are one of the most volatile and exciting parts of the market....