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Travel Stocks Gain as Executives See Demand Rebound: Earnings This Week

Travel Stocks Gain as Executives See Demand Rebound: Earnings This Week

The last week of earnings featured mixed results from technology companies and optimism from two prominent travel companies. Cruise-ship operator Royal Caribbean (RCL) and hotel giant Marriott (MAR) predicted demand will continue to recover as the U.S. economy reopens...

Can the S&P 500 Hold This Key Level as July Begins?

Can the S&P 500 Hold This Key Level as July Begins?

Stocks fell again last week as the coronavirus pandemic made a comeback. The S&P 500 slid 2.9 percent between Friday, June 19, and Friday, June 26. It was the index's second negative week in the last three, with more than 85 percent of its member stocks losing...

Here’s Where the Market Is Looking After Its Worst Quarter in 11 Years

Here’s Where the Market Is Looking After Its Worst Quarter in 11 Years

Stocks just had their worse quarter since the financial crisis. Now that it's over, where are investors looking next? First, a brief review of the rocky few weeks we've just endured: At one point the S&P 500 was up 5 percent for the year. Then investors realized...

Coronavirus in the Rearview Mirror? Stocks Rally Big Time

Coronavirus in the Rearview Mirror? Stocks Rally Big Time

Coronavirus kept spreading last week, but investors are trying to look past the outbreak. The S&P 500 surged 10 percent between Friday, March 20, and Friday, March 27. It was the biggest weekly rally in 11 years and followed a major drop the previous week. Every...

Tesla Dominates Activity by Huge Margin: January at TradeStation

Tesla Dominates Activity by Huge Margin: January at TradeStation

Tesla dominated activity on TradeStation's platform this month, and no other stock even came close. Elon Musk's electric car maker had a dramatic turn from bearish to bullish in late 2019, causing its shares to more than double in value. Traders remained active in...

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...

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...