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What Materials Stocks Reveal About the Rest of the Market
Apr. 26, 2013, 9:05 am EDT – The Materials ETF (XLB) is approaching a 52-week high. Find out what the sector's next moves will reveal about market leadership and the outlook for economic growth. More
It’s Time to Book Gains in Best Buy
Apr. 25, 2013, 10:20 am EDT – Best Buy is one of the market's top performers in 2013. But with over 100% gains in the books and earnings on tap next month, it's time to take profits. More
Triple Top Panic Time for the S&P? Not Yet.
Apr. 24, 2013, 8:23 am EDT – The next minor stock market downturn is likely to be accompanied by increased talk of a triple top in the S&P 500 Index. Are concerns about this triple top valid? More
Bill Gross Is Buying TIPS … Should You?
Apr. 22, 2013, 1:00 pm EDT – The modest selloff in TIPS has attracted the attention of both Bill Gross and ETF investors. But even if Gross may be right in buying TIPS, fund investors might not benefit. More
Senior Loans: Red-Hot, But Know What You’re Getting Into
Apr. 18, 2013, 1:05 pm EDT – Senior loans have suddenly become the newest hot investment in bonds, if the flows into this ETF are any indication. But investors should familiarize themselves with the risks. More
Healthcare Stocks: The Market’s Latest Untouchable Sector
Apr. 15, 2013, 1:09 pm EDT – The healthcare sector has delivered outstanding year-to-date returns, but investors need to be aware how much of the performance is the result of macro trends. More
It’s Only Getting Worse for Gold Stocks
Apr. 12, 2013, 6:30 am EDT – Gold miners are the worst-performing industry in the market so far in 2013. A trading opportunity might be approaching, but the long-term outlook remains grim. More
Utilities: Big Gains, But Rising Risks
Apr. 11, 2013, 11:47 am EDT – The utilities sector has surged to a 15%-plus gain this year, but the group could suffer if the rally in defensive stocks peters out. More
13 Must-See Charts for April
Apr. 1, 2013, 8:25 am EDT – The stock market has been going up for months, but there still is an abundance of fresh trading ideas as we move into April -- especially in these sectors. More
Sluggish Mega-Caps Are Weighing on Tech
Mar. 27, 2013, 6:05 am EDT – Capitalization-weighted tech funds have been lagging the S&P 500 in this rally, but the underperformance is largely concentrated in the sector's mega-cap stocks. More
