A Breakout Is Likely — but in Which Direction?

The technical signs suggest we’re at a crucial point for stocks: Either a decisive rise or a dramatic fall is coming. And if you’re the type to dismiss technical analysis as unscientific voodoo, you’re missing the point: It’s …

Global Giants Hiding on the Pink Sheets

With few exceptions, investors should run screaming from any stock quoted on the Pink Sheets. But not every over-the-counter stock is a dud. In fact, some of them are top-notch global companies. Here are some major companies li…

Stocks Slump on China Rate Hike Fears

Stocks and commodities fell sharply Friday amid anxiety that China will hike interest rates to keep its economy from overheating. The Dow flirted with a triple-digit loss. Gold and oil prices likewise plunged.
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Is Gridlock Good for Stocks?

Tuesday’s election results probably won’t affect the stock market much, at least not in the short term since the outcome was largely anticipated. But even so, it’s worth thinking about the effect divided government could have o…

Warning Flags in the Stock Charts: Reversal Ahead?

Technical analysis is indicating that last week’s indecision will be decisively broken shortly by either the bulls or the bears. But which move is more likely? That’s where the charts seems to be flashing a very clear alert tha…