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The People's Bank of China Fuels Strong Start in 2020
The market still is enjoying a very strong uptrend and has a solid boost from the liquidity created by the PBOC.
Massive Underperformance Leaves Money Managers in No Mood to Celebrate 2019
For many fund managers, this year's big gains are a source of gloom and despair.
Will Profit Taking Hold Off Until 2020?
Traders may try to jump the gun, but there are several factors that may delay the traditional end-of-year stock selloff.
How to Position Your Portfolio as the Year Ends
Protect stock market gains and don't let losing positions build momentum. If you do that then you will be in shape for a great 2020.
Volatility Will Increase as We Head Into the Homestretch of 2019
A game plan for the last six and a half trading days of 2019.
4 ETFs That Invest in the Millennial Generation
These funds invest in companies poised to benefit from millennial spending trends.
Jim Cramer: Don't Be an Armageddonist and Live in Fear of a Crash
Having a bad game does not mean you quit forever. It just means it is time to regroup and rethink strategy.
Bulls and Bears Both Confounded by Strong Market
This Thanksgiving week is not following the usual pattern.
Jim Cramer: How Robinhood Is Disrupting the Trading Landscape
Robinhood is bringing a whole new generation of traders into the fold.
The Awesome Power of Sector Rotation
Most market participants are obsessed with the level of the S&P 500, but look under the surface: The "safe-haven" trade has started to be unwound.
4 Most-Dangerous Words on Wall Street: A Correction Is Due
Calling for a correction at this point is easy, but it comes with a sizable opportunity cost. Ignore the anticipatory bears and stay focused on the individual stocks.
Seasonal Trends Are Pushing the Market Up
Minor pullbacks could be nice buying chances.
Will the Fed Have the Guts to Ease Off Now?
The Fed has done what was necessary and now is on hold for the foreseeable future.
Why You Shouldn't Buy BRICS Funds Anymore
BRICS are more important now than when the concept was coined two decades ago, but only thanks to outperformers China and India. Investors should look no further for growth.
Bulls vs. Bears: The Battle May Soon Be Won
There was no shortage of good news last that allowed futures traders bring the market back to the top end of its range. Despite all this, the market has still not been able to break to new highs.
This Bargain Stock Has Decades of History, Promise of Big Returns
Invesco's stock is cheap, and its 31-cent quarter cash dividend provided an almost 8.2% current yield at $15.15.
I Read the Fed Minutes. Here's Why I'm Concerned
My advice after diving into the 15-page document: Tighten your exposure to stocks, and don't even consider selling your bonds.
We'll Rise (and Fall) Again
Despite the inverted-yield curve hysteria, the indicators show we should rally and come down again.
Inverted-Yield Curve Isn't Really Such a Curve Ball
Why this much-hyped move isn't so special and how to play it to your advantage.
7 Mutual Funds That Specialize in Turnaround Stocks
What makes turnarounds a profitable investing niche is that most investors avoid these securities.
Open Door to Dividends With These REITs
If interest rates go lower, that will likely jump-start investor demand for quality dividend companies -- looking to these real estate investment trusts is a good bet.
Will Earnings Season Upset This Complacent Market?
The indices are in good shape technically, although there was choppy and inconsistent action under the surface Thursday.
Buy Stocks at a Big Discount With These 7 Closed-End Funds
Closed-end funds provide several benefits to investors over mutual funds.
Here's What to Buy If You Don't 'Sell in May'
A look at summer trading patterns, the 'Sell in May' adage and the best-performing sector ETFs between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
A Slowdown in China Is Bad News for Global Equity Bulls
With MSCI increasing the weight of domestic Chinese stocks in its global index weighting, what happens in China does not stay in China.
Late-Day Buying Does Little to Counter Negative Breadth
We would need to see some improvement in breadth and bullish technical violations on increased volume to become more encouraged.
Income Strategies for Volatile Times: Munis, Treasuries and Bond Ladders
There are an array of low-risk, fixed-income opportunities to consider for investors seeking shelter from a stormy market.
11 Favorite Funds and ETFs for Global Diversification
Mutual funds and ETFs are particularly well suited for those seeking to add global exposure to their portfolios.
5 Reasons I Am Now in the Risk-Off Camp
Why I believe it's time to take profits and reduce risk.
How to Allocate Your Income-Generating Assets Now
My 'Hopium/Doomium' model has stood the test of time.