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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

S&P 500 Pulling Back as Markets Await Further Fed News

Get your wish list of stocks ready -- this pullback is just setting you up for better entry points in strong companies.