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Nasdaq Tests Important Support

The index reversed from it Thursday, but a close below it would be a point for the bears.

Market Running Out of Gas, But…

Anything can happen when the major moving averages come under attack.

Continue to Sell Into Strength

A consolidation is due and, in fact, may have already started.

This Rally Looks Long in the Tooth

A mild correction is likely to follow the five-week, 13%-plus advance.

Stocks Finish Mixed in Pre-Holiday Trading

In the end, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.1%, the S&P 500 saw a bump of 0.1%, the Nasdaq Composite wafted up 0.3% and the Russell 2000 lost 0.3%.

Dow Closes in the Black for 2016, But…

As strong as the index may currently appear, it will probably not break to a new high.

Oops, the Fed Did it Again

The central bank once again succeeded in making the one move that would boost stocks.

Market Hesitates Ahead of Fed Announcement

A double-top in MDY just below major resistance is enough to make me pause.

Dow Jones Ekes By as Wall Street Awaits Fed

In the end, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.1%, the S&P 500 lost 0.2%, the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.5% and the Russell 2000 ended with a 1.6% loss.

Don’t Anticipate a Breakout This Year

We're finally seeing some positive signals, but the market's internal energy is almost used up.

Dow Jones, Nasdaq Begin Week With Modest Gains

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.1%, the S&P 500 lost 0.1%, the Nasdaq Composite gained a fraction and the Russell 2000 lost 0.1%. Crude oil and gold both moved lower.

Stocks Now in Maximum Resistance Area

The market is showing strength, but traders should remain cautious.

Investors Look Uneasy Despite Flat Market

Buying in gold signals apprehension about the global economic outlook.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Loses the 17,000 Mark on Stimulus Letdown

The European Central Bank delivered stimulus aplenty on Thursday, but doubts crept in -- and so did the bears, who ultimately sent stocks lower.

Market Now Faces a More Serious Challenge

After moving through light resistance, the Dow indices are up against more significant overhead.

Has the Market’s Rally Been Foiled?

The S&P 500 stalled at resistance, failing to attack its 200-day moving average.

How to Play Energy Stocks

Watching short interest could help determine the best short and long trades.

S&P 500: Stocks Will Take a Breather, But JUST a Breather

After three great weeks, the S&P 500 and all other stocks deserve to take a break. Don't confuse a temporary lull as a sign that a bear market is inevitable.

Markets Advance Despite Investors’ Caution

Stocks continue to rise, but safe havens such as gold and bonds remain buyer favorites.