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Nasdaq Hits New High — Is It Buying Season?

Wednesday was a strong day for stocks, especially on the Nasdaq. It may be a sign that "sell in May" is over for 2016.

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S&P 500 Remains in a Holding Pattern

Expected news from the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve might roust the S&P 500 from its current stupor.

Markets Start the Week Slowly as Fed Meeting Looms

Among major indexes, only the Russell 2000 gained Monday as the markets hold their breath ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting.

S&P 500 Fighting With Support at June Highs

As uncertainty continues around a Fed rate hike, the S&P 500 and other indices will continue their volatility.

Bulls and Bears Battle for Control in the S&P 500

Uncertainty continues in the S&P 500 and other indices as the nation waits for solid news from the Federal Reserve.

S&P 500 Still Looks Bullish Long-Term … For Now

With a lot of data coming in the next week, keep an eye on how the S&P 500 reacts. It could set the stage for the rest of the year.

Uncertainty Foments Unrest in the S&P 500

The S&P 500 has been volatile the past few days, but it doesn't look like the bulls have fully abandoned it just yet.

Fed Chatter is Feeding Unneeded Volatility

After worries about the Federal Reserve's next move dropped markets on Friday, Monday turned the ship around.

The Sell-Off in the S&P 500 Is Setting Up a Buying Opportunity

Like after the Brexit, this sell-off looks to be a short-term move, meaning it's creating bargains in some S&P 500 stocks.

The S&P 500 Appears Ready to Run Higher

The charts are showing a breakout from the head-and-shoulders pattern in the S&P 500, which could be good news for investors.

The Soldiers are Leading, As the Nasdaq Makes Another High

While stocks were listless yesterday, several signs point to continued growth for the Nasdaq and other indices in the near term.

The Nasdaq Hits a New High as Small Caps Lead

Economic data threw some doubt on a Federal Reserve rate hike this year. The Nasdaq and other markets were happy to hear it.

The S&P 500 Is Stuck in a Slim Range

While some expect volatility to pick back up once summer ends, the S&P 500 and other indexes may stay range-bound until the November elections.

Friday’s Jobs Data Should Get the Dow Jones Off the Fence

This stagnant market is waiting for a catalyst, but neither scenario is all that bullish. In fact, both are ultimately bearish.

Is the Dow’s Chart Cause for Concern?

While the other indices are trading in a bull channel, the blue chips have been sideways.

Russell 2000 Rushes Ahead as Markets Charge

A short-covering rally in oil pressed energy stocks higher Thursday, and small-caps took the spotlight away from their larger brethren.

Look for a Test of the Market’s Highs

The major indices held support, reversing after the Fed's minutes.

Dow Jones Back in the Black on Late Recovery

The Federal Reserve continued to walk back interest rate hike expectations on Wednesday, giving the S&P 500 and Dow Jones an afternoon boost.