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Why Avon Products, Inc. (AVP), Facebook Inc (FB) and NetEase, Inc (ADR) (NTES) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Stocks were back in fashion today and Avon, Facebook and NetEase were some of the most fashionable.

Stocks Mixed as Retail Sales Disappoint

The weakness in retail sales was a surprise for stocks today, as hopes were high that tightening in the job market and the decline in energy costs would help the economy.

Fed’s Warning Keeping Investors Out of the Market?

Bond sellers are not likely to put their proceeds back into U.S. stocks.

Smart Money Avoiding the Market’s Malaise

Low volume and high volatility near a top usually signify a lack of commitment by large traders.

Technicals Do Not Bode Well for the Bulls

Several indicators support a failed breakout attempt.

Stocks Soar on Hopes of Fed Hike Delay

Stocks were strong today after a strong jobless report -- the futures market now puts the probability of a December rate hike at 51%, with increasing odds of an early 2016 rate hike.

2 Charts That Explain the Recent Volatility

U.S. interest rates and the euro help illustrate the reasoning behind this action.

Stocks Rebound, But Remain Fragile Ahead of Payrolls

Stocks enjoyed a bounce-back session on Thursday, but all eyes on Wall Street are on Friday's payroll report and what that could mean for interest rates.

Why Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA), Yelp Inc (YELP) and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Wall Street had a bit of a bounce in its step today, as Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA), Yelp Inc (YELP) and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH) led the way.

Small Caps Buck Yellen’s Comments

By closing higher in an obviously oversold condition, momentum in the Russell 2000 appears to have shifted.

Why Wendys Co (WEN), Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) and Synageva Biopharma Corp (GEVA) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Despite uncertainty from the Federal Reserve, Wendys', Herbalife and Synageva Biopharma still managed to storm higher.

Watch Support Lines in This Fickle Market

Wait for further confirmation of a decline or just another false breakdown.

Why Vale SA (ADR) (VALE), Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) and Integrated Device Technology Inc (IDTI) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Wall Street sold off on worrisome international news, but Vale SA (ADR) (VALE), Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) and Integrated Device Technology Inc (IDTI) thrived after beating earnings estimates.

Breakout or Breakdown? Here are the Targets

Stick with what's working until a firm direction is established.

Bank Stocks Rise on Higher Rates

Bank stocks were the day's best performer today, rising 1% on the drop in Treasury bonds on anticipation of higher net interest margins.

Why Alcoa Inc (AA), Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) and Ocwen Financial Corp (OCN) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

A strong day in the markets was headlined by Alcoa, Gilead Sciences, and Ocwen Financial.

Trade of the Day: Apache (APA)

I am generally returning to a bullish stance on oil and related stocks -- and today’s trade is firmly in that camp.

Start Preparing Your Summer Trading Plan

The bull is still alive, but a correction could be coming sooner than later.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Loses 18k (Again)

A surprise drop in the weekly jobless claims data was Thursday's "good news is bad news" news, suppressing the Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major indices.