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Long or Short, the Markets Are Dangerous

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The major indices are breaking through support left and right, but political sentiment around the fiscal cliff could flip the switch at any moment. Be careful.

Get Excited About Weakening Utilities

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Utility stocks' more recent weak performance is signaling potential opportunities in more cyclical sectors through year's end.

3 ETFs That Should Thrive in November

By Johnson Research Group
The presidential election muddies the waters, but a few ETFs that traditionally are strong in November also should be helped by some macro factors.

Market Crashes Through 3 Support Lines, What Now?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Sell into rallies until a more positive technical picture emerges.

Beware of a Sandy Blow to Holiday Sales

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Northeast consumers will focus on necessities and rebuilding rather than discretionary items like jewelry or toys. That's bad news for some big names.

Mexico: Investors’ New China

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Mexican economy offers unprecedented leverage to the United States. Here's one way to play it.

Is the ‘Risk-On’ Trade Back On?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Tuesday’s bullish display appears to be the result of a huge element of uncertainty being removed.

Yay, Certainty in the U.S.! … and Chaos Abroad

By Jeff Reeves
Market pundits keep talking about a return of "clarity" after today's presidential election. Not so fast.

Is the Election About Lost Dreams Or New Promises?

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
The election is finally upon us, and by Wednesday lots of questions will be answered, but big problems remain for the winner to try and figure out in the future

It’s Election Time … So Throw Market Analysis Out the Window

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors interested in trading on technicals or fundamentals should close their browsers for the next couple days. This week belongs to election emotions.

The Best Course of Action Today: Do Nothing

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With the election results just hours away, it is wise for both traders and investors to stand aside.

Where Are Stocks Headed? Ask George

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The U.S. dollar and equities have shared a strong inverse relationship as of late. Plus: One stock to target should the dollar continue to stumble.

Do Tech Stocks Spell Trouble or Opportunity?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
They have been inflicting damage on the major indices, but a rally in the sector may be coming.

Should You Trade the Election?

By Traders Reserve
The presidential election is just a short 5 days away, and anyone trying to make an options play on the post-market result is playing a bit of a fools game.

Hurricane Sandy: Losses Mounting Fast for Insurance Stocks

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Insurers already on the hook for billions in damage could be in worse shape thanks to something that happened before Hurricane Sandy came ashore.

A Post-Hurricane Market Bounce Just Right for Investors

By Richard Band
Hurricane Sandy is now gone and markets have reopened with a bit of a bounce back. What's left now to move the market is the presidential election next week.

There’s More to Housing’s Rebound Than QE3

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
The rebound in housing feels real, but it will take longer than usual to get back to normal. If you want to play, get diversified.

Was the Nasdaq’s Reversal Genuine?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The rally was propelled by tech stocks, but the financials did not participate.

Intermediate Trendline Threatens to Break

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Nasdaq's support rests just 47 points under Wednesday’s close.
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