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Crisis Over? All of a Sudden, the Global Economy Is Looking Better

Crisis Over? All of a Sudden, the Global Economy Is Looking Better

Energy stocks are rallying. Factories are reopening. Interest rates are rising. All of a sudden, economic data and the stock market are pointing to a broad recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Yesterday the Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing index...

Market Pulse: Homebuilder ETF: Oh Breakout, Where Art Thou?

Market Pulse: Homebuilder ETF: Oh Breakout, Where Art Thou?

Homebuilders were one of the strongest industries early in the pandemic as city dwellers headed to the suburbs. While the social trend has continued, bullishness has faded in the stocks. Click here to view the related idea and chart analysis on TradingView.

The U.S. Dollar Is Tanking. Here Are Key Things For Investors to Know

The U.S. Dollar Is Tanking. Here Are Key Things For Investors to Know

The U.S. dollar has been sliding for months, potentially creating a different kind of market in 2021. Currency moves often change the way investors think about stocks. Company fundamentals can lose importance in favor of economics and interest rates. Commodity prices...

Stocks Begin New Year on Strong Foot as Global Recovery Takes Hold

Stocks Begin New Year on Strong Foot as Global Recovery Takes Hold

Stocks begin 2021 on a strong note as investors look for the global recovery to accelerate and prepare for a busy month of news and events. The S&P 500 rose 1.4 percent in the holiday-shortened week between Thursday, December 24, and Thursday, December 31. The...

Crypto Sentiment Was Rising Even Before the Breakout: Monex Investor Survey

Crypto Sentiment Was Rising Even Before the Breakout: Monex Investor Survey

An international investor survey shows rising sentiment toward cryptocurrencies and optimism toward U.S. stocks. Monex, the Tokyo-based parent of TradeStation Group, just issued a poll of investors in Japan, the United States and Hong Kong. It was conducted in late...

Basics of Exchange Traded Funds

Basics of Exchange Traded Funds

Exchange-traded funds have become an increasingly important part of financial markets in recent years. Let's consider some basic information all investors and traders need to know. ETFs Are Thematic Exchange traded funds, commonly known as ETFs, are thematic because...