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What the Spike in Bond Yields Means for the Stock Market

U.S. Treasury yields have spiked, leading to some important shifts in the market. What can investors expect from stocks if bonds have entered a bear market?

Is Global Growth Really Back on Track?

The rotation toward cyclical stocks would indicate that the global growth outlook is improving, but that's not the case. How long can cyclicals outpace defensive stocks if global growth continues to slow?

Industrial Stock’s Slide Looks Set to Continue

Owens Corning sliced below a key uptrend line and is likely headed even lower.

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

This week we look at some of the hottest picks in consumer discretionaries, industrials, conglomerates and REITs.

1 Industrial Stock to Buy, 1 to Sell Before 2013

While industrials have the potential to broadly outperform for the rest of the year, don't love 'em all. Here's one stock to like, as well as one dud to avoid.

Your Best Sector Bet Going Into Year’s End

Mean reversion would seem to favor a rebound in utilities during the last month of 2012, but this sector looks better suited for a year-end rally.

Warren Buffett Is Rotating Into Riskier Sectors. Should You?

Warren Buffett's recent moves have been dissected, but just because the Sage of Omaha makes a move doesn't mean you have to follow that lead.

Are Your ETFs as Diversified as You Think?

ETFs should offer diversified exposure, but what happens when one or two stocks are running the whole show? It happens more than you think.

Get Excited About Weakening Utilities

Utility stocks' more recent weak performance is signaling potential opportunities in more cyclical sectors through year's end.

Fear or Greed? Cyclical Sectors Will Tell

Energy, materials, industrials and financials are sitting close to key technical levels. Their next move may be crucial.

4 Signs the S&P’s New High Will Prove Sustainable

Financial stocks, Apple and the emerging markets might all provide indications of how long the current rally can last.

We’re All Euro Traders Now

Since late July, almost all major asset classes have moved in lockstep in response to cues from the euro. What does this tell us about the outlook for stocks?

Which Sectors Should Outperform for the Rest of the Year?

September kicks off a volatile period, creating opportunities for traders and investors. Find out what sectors are the most likely to outperform the market.

What Sectors Will Work in QE3?

Market performance following past quantitative easing announcements might provide a clue as to which sectors will perform best in the month ahead.

The Real Unemployment Rate Is Nearly 15%

Reported unemployment is not the same as real unemployment. Here's what that means for investors.

Where’s the Line in the Sand for This Selloff?

The Select Sector Energy SPDR might be the most important security to help you determine how long this market correction can continue.

Where to Find Opportunities in the Summer Doldrums

Take a look at which sectors have outperformed in the summer months during the past 10 years, and which have lagged. The results might surprise you.

8 Critical Charts for the Week Ahead

Watch these indicators for a sign of how far the market will fall. The question they raise is: Are we facing something more than a garden-variety correction?

7 Technical Levels That Could Signal a Breakdown

The technical picture could deteriorate quickly with one or two more negative sessions. These are the key levels to watch in four major indices and three ETFs.