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The Stock Market Should Keep Plodding Higher

The stock market's gains are slow and steady. It's wearisome to follow, but the technical outlook overwhelmingly still points to continued upside.

Dow Jones, S&P 500 Dip on Fed Chatter

Fed hawkishness was the name of the game Tuesday. That and currency volatility helped take the S&P 500 and Dow Jones off all-time highs.

Dow Jones, S&P 500 Keep Melting Up to New Highs

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major indices pushed into fresh all-time highs on Monday thanks to a surge in oil prices.

Time to Take the Plunge Into Black Gold?

For investors seeking higher yields and growth potential, oil stocks may fit the bill.

Tired Market Needs to be Shaken Up

There are few signs of strength from a technical viewpoint.

S&P 500’s Flag is Barely Flying

The index appears to be losing momentum, and the pattern could break to the downside.

Dow Jones Hits 7th Straight Loss as Oil Weighs

In the end, the Dow Jones lost 0.5%, the S&P 500 lost 0.6%, the Nasdaq lost 0.9% and the Russell 2000 lost 1.4%.

Oil Narrowly Averts a Death Cross

Monday's high downside volume looked very much like a selling climax.

Stock Market Today: Market Bliss as Crude Oil Craters

In the end, the Dow Jones lost 0.2%, the S&P 500 lost 0.1%, the Nasdaq gained 0.4% and the Russell 2000 ended the day 0.1% lower.

Small and Mid Caps Breaking Out

Group rotation was one of the most prevalent features of July's advance.

Stock Market Today: Stocks Mixed on GDP Disappointment

In the end, the Dow Jones lost 0.1%, the S&P 500 gained 0.2%, the Nasdaq wafted up 0.1% and the Russell 2000 finished the day 0.2% higher.

Near-Term Outlook Turns From Bullish to Flat

The Dow's tight flag pattern has developed into a small rounding top.

Uncertainty Continues as FOMC Keeps Rates Unchanged

Higher interest rates are good for some companies, while others like lower rates. How do they find the right balance?

Group Rotation Continues as We Await a Breakout

Buying in small and mid caps is offsetting selling in the larger indices.

Wall Street Anxious Over Possible Fall Rate Hike

Wall Street is worried another interest rate hike could hit in as soon as two months, as officials acknowledged ongoing economic strength.

Blue-Chip Buying Opportunity Ahead?

Profit-taking could provide some better entry points in large caps.

Stock Market Today: Wall Street Retreats Ahead of Fed

In the end, the Dow Jones lost 0.1%, the S&P 500 gained a fraction, the Nasdaq gained 0.2% and the Russell 2000 gained 0.6%.

Oil’s Slide Keeps a Lid on the Market

The overall picture is bullish, but stocks could remain in a tight holding pattern.

Stock Market Today: Stocks Drop on Stimulus Worries Ahead of Fed

In the end, the Dow Jones lost 0.4%, the S&P 500 lost 0.3%, the Nasdaq lost 0.1% and the Russell 2000 ended the day 0.3% lower than it began it.