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Stocks Mixed as BOJ, ECB Decisions Loom

The markets remained mixed on Tuesday as traders anticipate the Bank of Japan decision on Wednesday morning and the European Central Bank decision on Thursday.

Taking on Market Enemy No. 1 Is Pure Folly

As uncertainty abounds, there is only one safe course of action.

Defensive Investments Go ‘Exponential’

Bonds and utilities have broken above their bullish resistance lines.

Stocks Roiled on Retail Sales, Crude Oil

Stocks continued to fall Wednesday even though income, job creation and consumer confidence are on the upswing, showing that U.S. consumers can't carry the global economy themselves.

Unusual Technical Event Warns a Top May be Forming

Tuesday's "outside reversal" was emotionally rattling and could have bigger implications. See my Daily Market Outlook.

The Pros and Cons of Lower Oil Prices

Lower oil prices mean lower profits for oil companies and exploration and production (or E&P) companies. However, lower oil prices could also mean higher profits for a host of companies.

Oil Finds More Bottom, Stocks Swoon

Another major dip in oil prices sent most of the stock market packing Monday, though new opportunities are arising in precious metals.

Market Averts Disaster, but Something Is Missing

In terms of strength, other than pure points, the advance was sorely lacking.

Oil, USO Might FINALLY Be a Buy

Oil prices and shares of USO have moved up from recent lows. If crude oil prices hold, USO could be attractive to the fearless investor.

Is the Bull Market in Danger?

The short-, intermediate- and long-term trends are all in question.

Down, Down, Down Goes the Dow

Sagging oil prices and concerns over a Greek eurozone exit weighed heavily on stocks Monday, sending the Dow Jones more than 300 points.

Not All Stock Comebacks Are Created Equal

Some stocks manage to post amazing gains after being on the brink of death. Others aren't so lucky. We look at some current contenders.

Santa Claus Rally Broken as Dow Jones Loses 18,000

With no specific catalyst in sight, investors drove down the Dow Jones and other major indices on Tuesday.

Should You Buy the Dogs of the Dow in 2015?

The Dogs of the Dow: You just buy the 10 highest-yielding Dow Jones stocks and sit on 'em. It's an easy method, but is it a good one?

Market Divergences Grow as Stocks Break for Christmas

While stocks are enjoying a pre-Christmas surge, there are increased signs that growth in the markets have grown too much, too fast.

Bulls Rejoice Dow 18,000, but Maybe Not for Long

The market is now extended and vulnerable to a correction.

Why Caesars Entertainment,Twitter, and Achillion Pharmaceuticals are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Stocks rose today despite a negative housing market report and Caesars, Twitter, and Achillion Pharmaceuticals led the giddy pre-holiday mood on Wall Street.

Expect More High-Volatility Days in This Uncertain Market

We could see an adjustment to last week's advance that would close the Nasdaq's gap.

Why Red Hat, CarMax, and Pier 1 are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

The market kept rolling post-Fed announcement, and Red Hat, CarMax, and Pier 1 all reported good earnings to propel them higher.