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Japanese Stocks: The Star of the Second Half (EWJ, DXJ)

After a terrible first half, Japanese stocks are clobbering U.S. equities -- and have more room to run.

Japan: Apocalypse Now or Apocalypse Later?

The yen is doomed. Japan's fiscal position and imploding demographics suggest the yen is well on its way to zero.

6 Stock Charts to Watch for Big Breakouts

The stock charts of these six companies show the potential for outperformance if the bull market in stocks continues.

5 Reasons to Buy Japanese Stocks – EWJ

Japanese stocks look like losers, but it sure is hard to find bargains anywhere else in developed markets these days.

EWJ: Stay Away From Japanese Stocks Despite the Correction

Japanese stocks are officially in a correction, but don't be fooled into thinking you should buy any of these equities ... ever.

5 Stocks to Sell in February

Risk has re-entered the market, and that means investors should be looking to lighten up their loads. Here are five stocks to sell.

The Top 6 Stock Charts to Watch in December

The stock charts of five midcap companies and one international ETF point to lucrative trading opportunities in December.

Are You Prepared for a Stronger Dollar?

What happens to the stock market if the U.S. dollar rallies? This question isn’t getting much press, but dollar strength could surprise the markets in 2014.

What’s Next for Stalling Japan ETFs

Most Japan ETFs, like the EWJ or DXJ have stalled after a strong rally in the first half of 2013. So where do they go from here?

European Stocks: Looking Good, As Long You’re Looking to Hold

European stocks have several important drivers of long-term performance, but the near-term outlook is murky at best.

Is the ‘Abe Trade’ Still in Play?

Japan's parliamentary elections further solidified Shinzo Abe's power and should keep the 'Abe Trade' alive for a while longer. But cover your behind.

2013 Fund Flows: Bonds, Metals Brutalized

Fund flows provide a nice snapshot into the best- and worst-performing asset classes of 2013's first half, but things will likely be different in coming months.

5 Rules Every ETF Investor Should Follow

ETF investing offers a great number of advantages for investors. Use these five rules to make the most of the investment opportunity.

Repercussions From the Yen Surge

The yen's decline likely isn't over, which means the Nikkei has further to rally. But Japan's easing is so aggressive that there's no room for policy error.

Nikkei: Aggressively Pulling Back, But Not Collapsing

The Nikkei's two-day bashing (and related drop in the EWJ) is jarring, but technical support should keep this dive from getting much hairier.

No Chart Resistance to Hinder Market’s Advance

The S&P 500 sliced through the top of the bullish resistance line of a well-defined bull channel.

Where Are the World’s Best Market Returns?

So far this year, Ghana has rocketed to eye-popping returns. Of course, there are other promising -- and a bit more developed -- markets out there too.

Don’t Bet Against the Bank of Japan

Japan clearly wants to devalue the yen, and it's probably going to be successful in doing so. While you could try to game the situation via currency or equities, the safest bet lies in bonds.

3 Japanese Stocks to Buy … Eventually

Japanese stocks have been trouncing U.S. stocks' own impressive run in 2013, and many should continue to do so amid the government's focus on keeping the yen weak.