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The S&P 500 Takes a Step Back From the Cliff. Just One Step.

The S&P 500 has more work to do before the bias can flip back to bullish, but it's the Russell 2000 that's going to tell us what's in store.

Market Weakness? This S&P 500 Slide Won’t Last for Long!

Weakness in the S&P 500 and other major indices lacks breadth and conviction. The current breakdown is short-term in nature.

The S&P 500 Isn’t Suffering a Breakdown … Yet

Despite closing below the 50-day moving average, the S&P 500 hasn't lost its focus. Still, it's time to be cautious.

Dow Loses Support for First Time Since Election Day

In the end, the Dow lost 0.3%, the S&P 500 lost 0.4%, the Nasdaq Composite gave back 0.5% and the Russell 2000 was 1.3% lower.

The S&P 500 Isn’t Letting International Fear Control It

There are some concerns about what's going on in the world, but that hasn't hit the S&P 500 too hard as of yet.

Dow Jones Feeling the Heat from the International Situation

It's looking harder and harder to determine which way the market is going to go from here as Dow Jones stocks watch international matters.

Stocks Lose Steam After Mid-Day Bounce Back

The Dow Jones gained a fraction, the S&P gained 0.1%, the Nasdaq added 0.1% and the Russell 2000 gained 0.2%.

Income Investors, Keep an Eye Out for a Better Opportunity

The Dow Jones Utility Index is looking a little negative -- wait for a more opportune time to get into utilities.

Stocks Fall Flat After Syria Attack

In the end, the Dow Jones lost a fraction, the S&P lost a fraction, the Nasdaq lost a fraction and the Russell 2000 gained a fraction.

How Should You Play the S&P 500? Grab Your Crystal Ball

The movement in the markets has been kind of unpredictable lately. Taking cash from the S&P 500 may be a wise move in the near-term.

Stocks Close Off Highs Amid Syrian War Beat

In the end, the Dow Jones gained 0.1%, the S&P added 0.2%, the Nasdaq wafted up 0.3% and the Russell 2000 finished the day higher by 0.9%

The S&P 500 Is Dangerously Close to Trouble

Both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones are running close to support at their 50-day moving average -- a break could spell problems.

The Advance From the Dow Jones Industrial Average Looks Exhausted for Now

The Dow Jones Industrial Average may be ready for a small pullback, but that doesn't mean it's time for investors to panic.

Stocks Mostly Squeak By Ahead of Fed Minutes

In the end, the Dow Jones gained 0.2%, the S&P added 0.1%, the Nasdaq wafted up 0.1% and the Russell 2000 finished the day lower by 0.1%.

The Nasdaq Suggests it’s Time to Pick Your Stocks Carefully

The trend seems to be turning down, and investors should exercise caution in the Nasdaq and other markets for the near term.

Stocks End Lower in Quiet Trading

In the end, the Dow Jones lost 0.1%, the S&P lost 0.2%, the Nasdaq lost 0.3% and the Russell 2000 lost 1.2%.

The S&P 500 Had a Strong Growth, Low Volatility Quarter

It looks like the S&P 500 and other markets may be setting up a great opportunity to take profits -- and take a breather.

Stocks Finish Out the Quarter on a Quiet Note

The Dow Jones closed down 0.31%, Nasdaq creeped lower by 0.04%, the S&P 500 fell 0.23% and the small-cap Russell 2000 gained 0.26% on the last day of March.

The Nasdaq Hits New a Closing High as Markets Prepare for April

After a bit of a turbulent March, markets looked more stable Thursday, and the Nasdaq is setting up for the traditionally strong April.