Ebay has been showing signs of improving business trends, and now some investors are betting on a New Year's rally.

The gold price has moved quickly and it has developed an important new uptrend characteristic. This so-called 'parabolic' trend is a dangerous type with a high probability of a sudden collapse.

Hewlett-Packard let the wind out of its sails a couple of weeks ago when it essentially pre-announced earnings with news of the 3Com acquisition. But with Dell's lousy financial report last week, there was still a healthy amount of interest in how each HP unit performed, and whether guidance would hold up.

Awareness of the physical risks of obesity has increased over the years, but the impact that it has on the U.S. economy is sometimes overlooked. How much do you know about the impact of obesity on the health of the U.S. economy?

According to a Monday report, water demand in 20 years will be more than 50 percent higher in the most rapidly developing countries. What areas of the water sector should investors consider? Michael Gaugler, senior vice president of research at Brean Murray, Carrett & Co., and Debra Coy, senior analyst at Janney Montgomery Scott, shared their views.

U.S. stocks climbed on Monday as the dollar pulled back and a report showed a sharp jump in existing-home sales. Will the rally likely continue throughout the week? John Merrill, founder and CIO of Tanglewood Wealth Management, and Burt White, CIO of LPL Financial, shared their market outlooks.

Shares of Activision Blizzard were inexpensive despite record sales of a video game and the company buying back nearly $300 million in stock in the third quarter, Barron's said on Sunday.

Global stocks began the week in the green Monday, with gold prices hitting a new record high above $1,167 an ounce. Experts told CNBC risk aversion is coming back despite the rise in shares.

Terrence Dolan, CEO of Benjamin & Jerold Brokerage and Peter Andersen, portfolio manager at Congress Asset Management told investors how to prepare their portfolios for the week ahead.

Strength in fixed income markets is going to continue to drive equities higher, said Ryan Caldwell, portfolio manager at Ivy Asset Strategy Fund. He shared his portfolio strategies and stock picks with investors.

Markets opened lower Friday as technology shares took yet another hit. Where should investors be looking to put their money? Jeffrey Kleintop, chief market strategist at LPL Financial and David Fleisher, president of Firstrust Financial Resources shared their sector outlooks.

Stocks are being held hostage by the dollar and the S&P 500 is in a "struggling trend" that could push the index lower or lead to "horizontal" gains, Bill McLaren, independent trader, told CNBC.

If you’re looking for stocks to buy and hold, here’s a strategy as well as a few names you should know about.

These are exciting times in the world of green. Washington is abuzz with the concept and Wall Street and Main Street are taking note. Thus, this special report—a starter's guide for investors.

How do you know if you have a good financial advisor—or someone who is more interested in the sale than your future? Personal finance expert Suze Orman gives 10 warning signs of a bad financial advisor.

There are a number of companies on the frontlines of treatment, fighting to help those who suffer from cancer. As much as the work is noble, cancer drugs are big business. And the stocks of these firms, Jim Cramer says, can be very attractive investment opportunities.

Jim Cramer’s good news about the recovery? "Sooner is actually a whole lot more likely than later.” The Mad Money host pulled together 12 stocks that he thinks will most benefit from an economic rebound.