Meh. In the grand scheme of things, Tuesday could have been worse. The S&P 500 ended up losing 1.16% of its value, and broke under some fairly important support levels. But, it was pushing up and off of its low before the day's close, and the volume behind the selling – though not modest – wasn't exactly devastating either. It's...
By Keris Lahiff, CNBC Oil begins a new week after ending the last with its worst losses in three months. Commodities traders shouldn't worry, though, says one technician – the charts suggest more good news than bad. "At this point in time, the charts just look like a pullback within the context of a bigger uptrend," Craig Johnson, chief market...
By Keris Lahiff, CNBC Oil begins a new week after ending the last with its worst losses in three months. Commodities traders shouldn't worry, though, says one technician – the charts suggest more good news than bad. "At this point in time, the charts just look like a pullback within the context of a bigger uptrend," Craig Johnson, chief market...
Stocks mustered a gain last week, but it was so small it meant little. The bulls just have little to no conviction at a time of year that's generally less than steal for the market; June's usually a net-loser. Yet, credit has to be given where it's due. The bulls have at least drawn a line in the sand at...
Stocks mustered a gain last week, but it was so small it meant little. The bulls just have little to no conviction at a time of year that's generally less than steal for the market; June's usually a net-loser. Yet, credit has to be given where it's due. The bulls have at least drawn a line in the sand at...
– It's easier to beat the market when it's down than when it's up – By Mark Hulbert, MarketWatch Call it the market- timing industry's dirty little secret: bear markets and heightened volatility are good for business. That's not because they are ornery by nature. It's simply a rational recognition on their part that it's difficult to add value when...
– It's easier to beat the market when it's down than when it's up – By Mark Hulbert, MarketWatch Call it the market- timing industry's dirty little secret: bear markets and heightened volatility are good for business. That's not because they are ornery by nature. It's simply a rational recognition on their part that it's difficult to add value when...
By Barbara Kollmeyer, MarketWatch The "slower summer season" is nearly upon us. For investors, that means if this market isn't crashing, then it's bullish. So says Cracked Market blogger Jani Ziedins, who thinks the path of least resistance for equities remains an upward one, largely because (a.) scary trade headlines don't have the bite they did months ago and (b.)...
By Barbara Kollmeyer, MarketWatch The "slower summer season" is nearly upon us. For investors, that means if this market isn't crashing, then it's bullish. So says Cracked Market blogger Jani Ziedins, who thinks the path of least resistance for equities remains an upward one, largely because (a.) scary trade headlines don't have the bite they did months ago and (b.)...
By Annie Pei, CNBC The bond market is about to breathe a sigh of relief, TradingAnalysis.com founder Todd Gordon told CNBC's "Trading Nation" on Thursday. Looking at a chart of the ETF that tracks longer-term Treasurys, Gordon said the bond market is oversold as yields remain overbought. He expects a relief rally around the corner. Here's why: Gordon observes that...
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