Despite a pull back in the U.S. equity markets last week, the S&P and Nasdaq Composite are having their best September since 1998 so far, while the Dow is on track for its biggest % gain in September since 2007. Even though September ranks as the worst month historically on average for all three indices, the Nasdaq Composite has traded up 12 sessions out of 19 as of Monday's close while the Dow and S&P have finished up 11 days of 19. Read More
As we approach another quarter and month end, with just four days to go, the Dow is on track for its best third quarter since 1939, the S&P is on course for its biggest Q3 gains since 1970, and the Nasdaq Composite is having its best Q3 since 1997, based on September 24 closing levels. Will the markets continue to hold on to gains or sell off by the end of the year? Read More
The bulls only nudged the Dow slightly higher on Friday, but the move was enough for the blue chip index to record its best gain for July since 1989! Read More
Pete writes, "I saw today that Alan Fournier is investing in Well Point and the PPH. Would any of the traders follow suit and buy pharma here?" Read More
Barry James, of the James Advantage Fund, and Andy Bischel, of SKBA Capital Management, discussed their market outlook and strategies with investors. Read More
Investors were struggling on Wednesday to anticipate the ripples that are likely to be generated from President Obama’s new regulations to clamp down on Wall Street. Read More
The CME jumped about 12% this week, with investors betting this exchange has the most to gain as the US cracks down on loosely regulated derivatives. Read More