UUP

This Sector May Be Particularly Vulnerable to a Sell-off

The strength in the U.S. dollar could mean the end to easy gains in emerging markets.

8 ETFs to Take Advantage of a Fed Stimulus Pullback

Interest rates could find renewed life, and if so, you'll want to be in the right position to profit. Try one or more of these ETFs.

What to Know About Wednesday’s Economic Data Flurry, and What to Do About It

A pile of economic data just landed in Wall Street's lap -- here's what GDP growth, inflation and private jobs data are saying.

Hold That Button Before You Buy Consumer Staples for Safety (XLP)

Consumer staples have rallied and outpaced the S&P 500 in 2014. But with valuations rich, how long can the rally in consumer staples, and XLP, continue?

3 Trades to Play a Stronger U.S. Dollar

The Federal Reserve is tapering its bond-buying program, which is causing the the U.S. dollar to rise. That spells good things for these securities.

4 ETFs That Have Haunted Investors All Year

These 4 ETFs may offer great value in the event of downward trends reverse.

Foreign Funds Like EFA Revel in the Weak Greenback

The greenback’s support breach is boosting the fortunes of foreign funds like the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF. Play EFA's newfound relative strength with options.

Is Now the Time to Buy Emerging Markets?

Emerging market stocks have sharply underperformed U.S. equities, but that doesn't meant it's time to buy ... yet.

U.S. Dollar: Just Preparing for Higher Highs

Considering the U.S. dollar's almost vertical leap in the past couple of weeks, the breakout is unlikely to stick -- but it should lead to constructive filling.

Will Gold Really Hedge a Falling Stock Market?

A common perception about gold is that it rallies when the stock market falls, but history shows that downturns in equities don't always boost the gold price.

Buy Into Dips Until the S&P 500 Hits 1,900

The market will not be overvalued by historical standards until it reaches this level.

Set Aside a 10% Cash Reserve for Buying Opportunities

Investors should be ready to take advantage of normal bull market corrections.

Stronger Dollar Spells Bad News for Stocks, Oil & Gold

The dollar has risen sharply in the year to date, causing much concern for investors. Oil and gold stocks are in particular danger.

Dollars Are Makin’ the Bulls Holler

Traders looking for a way to exploit higher prices in the U.S. dollar could purchase call options on UUP, but let the technicals have some time to play out.

Previously Ignored Sector Exploding Higher

A breakout from a major cup-and-handle formation has drawn in buyers.

Don’t Expect Summer Driving to Get Much Cheaper

Oil prices are being supported by technical levels and an overbought dollar. Combine that with seasonality, and all signs point north for gas prices in the months ahead.

Expect the Market to Pull Back Before Month’s End

A test of the S&P 500 line at 1,475 is likely in late February.

Until the S&P 500 Breaks This Level, Don’t Expect Much

Stocks will most likely trade sideways until the September high at 1,474.5 is exceeded.

Don’t Get Caught Chasing the Crowd

Buy on small corrections using limit orders rather than at the market.