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Big Banks Announce Strong Results as Earnings Season Begins

Big Banks Announce Strong Results as Earnings Season Begins

Earnings season is off to another strong start, thanks to big banks and financials. JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Bank of America (BAC), Citigroup (C) and Morgan Stanley (MS) all reported strong quarters. A combination of banking, trading and investment management drove the...

This Social Media Upstart Just Got a Lot of Attention in the Options Market

This Social Media Upstart Just Got a Lot of Attention in the Options Market

Suddenly the bulls are logging into Pinterest. The social-media upstart had record call volume yesterday as options traders positioned for a potential move higher. The activity came after a report showed growing user traffic. PINS' user base rose 9 percent to 82.4...

From Bear to Bull in a Few Months: Charting Tesla’s Stunning U-Turn

From Bear to Bull in a Few Months: Charting Tesla’s Stunning U-Turn

Never argue with price action. Look no further than Tesla for an example of why traders love technical analysis. If you haven't noticed, Elon Musk's electric-car disrupter made a dramatic U-turn last year. It's more than doubled since the summer, punishing short...

Stocks Begin the New Decade With Technology Still Leading the Rally

Stocks Begin the New Decade With Technology Still Leading the Rally

Stocks began the new decade on a strong note as investors stuck with technology despite saber-rattling in the Middle East. The S&P 500 rose 0.9 percent between Friday, January 3, and Friday, January 10. It was the first full week of 2020 and the 12th positive week...

Should This Industry Replace Transports in Dow Theory?

Should This Industry Replace Transports in Dow Theory?

Something weird is happening in the market: Transportation stocks are dead in the water as almost everything else rallies. This pattern runs contrary to "Dow Theory," one of the most cherished concepts in the history of investing. Created by journalist Charles Dow in...

Silver on a Roll as Commodities Gain and Green Energy Takes Off

Silver on a Roll as Commodities Gain and Green Energy Takes Off

Silver is in the midst of its longest winning streak in three years as several potentially bullish forces line up. Silver futures (@SI) are rising for the fifth straight week, their longest rally since early 2017. Volume and open interest have increased at the same...

Stocks Finally Pause as Mideast Tensions Flare

Stocks Finally Pause as Mideast Tensions Flare

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...

Amazon.com, NIO and Other Movers You Might Have Missed in Late 2019

Amazon.com, NIO and Other Movers You Might Have Missed in Late 2019

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...