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A new decade just started. While history might not always follow neat chapters, the stock market does have phases. Let's consider some potential trends that could develop over the course of 2020. Bull Market 'Goes Mainstream?' The first big narrative could be that the...
Stocks finally halted their advance as tensions in the Middle East gave the bulls something to worry about. The S&P 500 managed to hit a new record high on Thursday, but finished the New Year-shortened week down 0.2 percent. It was only the second negative week...
Today's the last session in the holiday season. It's a good time to review some interesting stories that might have escaped your attention in late 2019. Amazon.com (AMZN) and NIO (NIO) both surged on surprisingly positive news after Christmas. Others, like networking...
Last year was dominated by technology trades as investors returned to their favorite corner of the stock market. Let's review some of the biggest movers. First of all, semiconductors ripped higher as orders rebounded. The industry may also remain in focus this year as...
Stocks are trying to end the year in rally mode as fears of a recession morph into fear of missing out. The S&P 500 rose 0.6 percent in the Christmas-shortened period between Friday, December 20, and Friday, December 27. It was the fifth straight positive week and...
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...
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...
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...
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...