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Stocks Push Higher as Reflation Trade Returns

U.S. equities finished higher on Thursday as the familiar “reflation” trade that drove the post-election rally — but has been frequently absent throughout March — made a return.

Russell 2000 Is Diverging From Mid-Caps

If the Russell 2000 and the mid-cap stocks are no longer working together, they can't help buoy the markets upward as well.

Stocks Finish Mixed Amid Brexit Beginnings

In the end, the Dow Jones lost 0.2%, the S&P gained 0.1%, the Nasdaq gained 0.4% and the Russell 2000 gained 0.3%.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Breaks Its Losing Streak

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other markets ended Tuesday on the upside, suggesting the bulls are still running the show.

Stocks Enjoy Rebound, But Gridlock Fears Remain

In the end, the Dow Jones gained 0.7%, the S&P 500 gained 0.7%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.6% and the Russell 2000 gained 0.7%.

Is the Sell-Off in the S&P 500 Losing Steam?

It looks like the selling is losing steam, and a S&P 500 support area is holding for now.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Drops for Eighth Straight Day

Stocks recovered from a nasty selloff close in on the unchanged line, but the Dow still managed to extend its losing streak to eight days

The S&P 500 Is Challenging Support

If the S&P 500 cuts through much more resistance, investors are going to see some strong sell indications.

Healthcare Has the Dow Jones Industrial Average Nervous

With a vote on the American Health Care Act looking uncertain, the Dow Jones reversed course in the middle of Thursday.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Doesn’t Bounce Off Its Worst Day of 2017

The Dow Jones Industrial Average didn't make gains on Wednesday, and it looks like investors may be proceeding more cautiously.

The Nasdaq Suffers a Breakdown, But Will it Last?

The Nasdaq and other markets took a big hit on Tuesday, but it's too early to tell if this will continue, or if it's just a breather.

The Russell 2000 Is Making a Push Against Resistance

Large caps are starting to encounter some difficulty lately, but the Russell 2000 is still offering some trading opportunities.

High-Yield Securities In and Out of the Dow Jones Keep Pace

It looks like the Federal Reserve rate hike news is trailing the Dow Jones Industrial Average and other markets.

Keep Your Eyes on the Nasdaq

The Nasdaq may be the best indicator investors have right now to the way the markets at large are going to go.

The S&P 500 Rises After Fed Interest Rate Hike Is Confirmed

When the Federal Reserve announced the first of 2017's expected three hikes, markets, including the S&P 500, reacted favorably.

Oil Continues to Bring Uncertainty to the S&P 500 and Other Markets

Despite a rate hike basically being a certainty, the S&P 500 may still be looking at oil prices for more of its movement.

Potential Rate Hike, Blizzard Battle for Dominance of the S&P 500

The storm may keep the markets' response to the apparent rate hike muted, so you may need to watch the S&P 500 further out.

The Russell 2000 Is Diverging from the Mid-Caps — Time to Worry?

The Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) isn't in serious trouble yet, but has dropped through the 50- and 20-day moving averages.

Don’t Let the S&P 500’s Rebound on Thursday Fool You

The S&P 500 is finding support at a familiar place, but too many other traders are already playing defense to not be concerned.