Is the Rally Over, or Is It Just Taking a Breather?

Markets hate uncertainty more than bad news, which is one reason they’ve swooned recently. But technical analysis looks at the patterns deeper than the daily news, and charts suggest a real bear ahead.
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Eurasia Group’s Ian Bremmer Maps Out the Investing Pitfalls of Political Unrest

Most Wall Street experts are far better equipped to analyze a corporate risk over a political threat. But today, it’s political unrest in the Middle East and beyond that’s driving world markets. So we asked Ian Bremmer, president of political risk consultancy The Eurasia Group, to break down the major developments and what investors should expect.

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Five Oil Stocks That Could Offset Your Pain at the Pump

Given the prospect of $4-plus gasoline this summer, what’s an American to do? Beyond switching to a higher-MPG vehicle, you can consider buying some oil stocks with plenty of upside potential. Here are five candidates, if your …