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Don’t Get Your Hopes Up for This Summer

It could turn out to be a long and maddeningly slow summer for stocks.

Why Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Panera Bread Co (PNRA) and Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Consumer-oriented stocks Netflix, Panera Bread and Philip Morris were strong today, as the general market continued on an upward path.

Why Freeport McMoRan (FCX), Transocean (RIG) and Smith & Wesson (SWHC) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Firmer energy prices and good earnings lifted markets today, while Freeport McMoRan, Transocean and Smith & Wesson were the market leaders.

Market Continues to Get Squeezed

The trading zone is narrowing but not yet giving a clue which way it will break.

Stocks Scratch a Win on Retail Sales

Retailers and energy led the markets today on what was generally a positive day on Wall Street.

Be Alert for a Major Change in Trend

The Dow Jones Transportation Average should eventually reveal the ultimate direction of the market.

Why Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (ADR) (PBR) and Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Stock splits, earnings and acquisitions sent Netflix ,Petrobras and Builders FirstSource soaring higher today.

Why General Electric Company (GE), Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NOK) and Excel Trust Inc (EXL) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Merger and acquisition activities again dominated stocks today, with General Electric, Nokia and Excel Trust all profiting shareholders in one way or another.

No Runs, No Hits, No Errors for the Market

Energy stocks pushed the major indices higher, but small caps suffered a minor reversal.

Stocks Volatile Q1 Earnings Kicks Off

Retail stocks led the way today as the markets ended the day on a positive note. Alcoa Inc. kicked off the quarterly earnings season by reporting mixed results.

Investors Getting Their Priorities Straight

The market finally appears to be placing weight on Q1 earnings.

Why Twitter Inc (TWTR), FedEx Corporation (FDX) and Ocwen Financial Corp (OCN) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Markets were modestly higher before earnings season, yet Twitter, FedEx and Ocwen Financial made more than just modest gains.

Why Monday’s Rally May Be Dangerous

With such a lousy jobs report, there can be little doubt of the Fed's influence on stock prices.

Can Stocks Finally Break Out?

The narrative that weakened the stock market last week flipped on Monday, sending stocks higher on the day.

Why Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), Haliburton Company (HAL) and Mattel, Inc. (MAT) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

A post-jobs report shopping spree lifted Tesla Motors, Haliburton and Mattel, among other stocks today.

Is a Change in Trend at Hand?

The large-cap indices are flashing some warning signs.

The Bull is Alive but Needs to Get More Aggressive

April is historically a strong month but could see more reversions to the mean.

Too Many Mixed Signals to Go Chasing Stocks

Despite a number of bullish features, Dow Theory has failed to confirm.

A Break Below These Levels Could Trigger a Major Pullback

A violation of key inflection points would be a clear signal to move to the sidelines.