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Trade of the Day: Bank of America (BAC)

After passing a Fed stress test, this big banker is increasing its dividend. Prospects look strong for a post-earnings spike in April. More 

Bank ‘Stress Tests’ Reveal Winners and Losers

The Fed was kind enough to do a little research for you -- here's what you should know before investing in the financial space. More 

It’s a Bullish Market…Until it Isn’t

As long as central bankers continue current policies, stocks should benefit. But one has to wonder, what is going to happen when the hint of policy tightening comes? More 

Markets 101: Stocks, Bonds, Currencies and Commodities

Understanding the relationships between stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities can give you a broader picture of today's market than technical analysis can. More 

What to Watch as the Dow Closes in on Record Highs

Forget 14164.53 -- investors should be focused on the technicals and fundamentals getting the Dow Jones there, and where they'll take the index next. More 

What We Should Know About Sequestration

This week, the looming mandatory budget cuts are dominating the news and in many cases the drama is overplayed. Let's take a closer look. More 

The Trillion-Dollar Question: Is Inflation Brewing?

Last week the latest news from the Fed shifted everyone's attention back to the U.S. economy, particularly whether inflationary pressures are brewing. More