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Fear or Greed? Cyclical Sectors Will Tell

Energy, materials, industrials and financials are sitting close to key technical levels. Their next move may be crucial. More

Get Ready For a Fourth-Quarter Sale on Energy Stocks

Here's the score in the energy sector after three quarters: Earnings wavered, M&A exploded and refiners might have begun ushering in a new golden age. More

Options: Does ‘Active’ Mean ‘Profitable’?

The options that are the most active also tend to be low-yield hedges that aren't really suited toward retail investors. Here are five such examples. More

Short-Term Hedges for Your Energy Bets

Long-term, prices will surely climb given the eventual need for more energy. But first, a drop is more likely. Here's how to prepare yourself. 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