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4 Signs the S&P’s New High Will Prove Sustainable

Financial stocks, Apple and the emerging markets might all provide indications of how long the current rally can last. More 

We’re All Euro Traders Now

Since late July, almost all major asset classes have moved in lockstep in response to cues from the euro. What does this tell us about the outlook for stocks? More 

Which Sectors Should Outperform for the Rest of the Year?

September kicks off a volatile period, creating opportunities for traders and investors. Find out what sectors are the most likely to outperform the market. More 

Using Relative Strength to Spot Trends and Market Tops

Leaders become laggards and laggards become leaders. It's the way of the market and investors can use Relative Strength Analysis to help spot trend change More 

What Sectors Will Work in QE3?

Market performance following past quantitative easing announcements might provide a clue as to which sectors will perform best in the month ahead. More 

Don’t Like Alcoa? Don’t Worry, XLB!

Does Alcoa's crappy second-quarter earnings have you skittish about materials as a whole? Don't let it get to you, especially if you own XLB. More 

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

Here are some excellent ETF alternatives to the telecom, restaurants, healthcare, specialty retail and chemical stocks that our writers discussed last week. More