Markets Articles

  1. Market Capitalization Defined

    Find out the differences between mega-, large-, mid- and small-cap stocks and how each suits different investing styles.
  2. Build A Model Portfolio With Style Investing

    This sophisticated approach will add flair to your returns.
  3. Trading Double Tops And Double Bottoms

    We look at how Bollinger Bands help accurately project entry and exit points for pattern traders.
  4. Retirement Savings Tips For 35- To 44-Year-Olds

    Learn how the "sandwich generation" can save for retirement while taking care of their kids and parents.
  5. Differences Between Stockbrokers, Investment Advisors And Financial Planners

    Find out how these three financial positions differ and in which areas they can help you with your finances.
  6. Barclays To Cut 3,700 Jobs

    Find out why Barclays is cutting about 3% of its workforce and what this means for the company.
  7. 5 Ways To Stretch Your Retirement Budget

    Living comfortably can be easy if you follow a simple plan.
  8. How To Develop A Trading Brain

    The fundamental role of trader psychology tends to be underestimated, with too much emphasis placed on the technical side.
  9. Tips For Controlling Investment Losses

    A profit/loss plan helps investors recognize mistakes and invest logically, rather than emotionally.
  10. Small Caps Boast Big Advantages

    Find out why little companies have the greatest potential for growth.
  11. This Is Your Brain On Stocks

    Find out how the human mind can hurt investors' portfolios.
  12. Revenue Projections Show Profit Potential

    Examining how a company makes money can offer clues about its earnings potential.
  13. Triple Screen Trading System - Part 4

    How can a trader use the Elder-Ray oscillator as the second screen of this system? Find out here.
  14. Countries With The Fastest And Slowest GDP Growth

    Discover which countries have shown the most growth since 1980, and which have shown the more ignominious fizzle and pop.
  15. How Much Will Your Taxes Rise Based On Your Salary?

    Find out how high your taxes will rise this year.
  16. Triple Screen Trading System - Part 3

    Learn about market wave, the second screen in this three-part system.
  17. How To Transition Into A Finance Career

    If you are pondering a midlife career change that involves a transition into finance, then here are a few tips that will help.
  18. Department Of Justice Sues Standard & Poor's Over Mortgage Crisis - Is Moody's Next?

    The U.S. Department of Justice sued Standard & Poor's and is seeking more than $5 billion in damages.
  19. A Day In The Life Of A Financial Analyst

    Generally speaking, a day in the life of a junior or senior analyst can be very labor intensive.
  20. Tips For CFPs Looking To Building A Portfolio For Clients

    Here is some useful advice for CFPs when it comes to building portfolios for clients.
  21. New Tax Laws To Watch Out For In 2013

    With a new year comes new laws, and in 2013 the U.S. government has implemented several changes to the tax code.
  22. How Does The Affordable Care Act Affect Your Taxes In 2013?

    Here is a look at how the Affordable Care Act will affect your taxes in 2013 and beyond.
  23. Forex Market Sentiment Indicators

    Sentiment Indicators are another tool that can alert traders to extreme conditions.
  24. Derivatives 101

    Learn how to use this type of investment as an alternative way to participate in the market.
  25. Ethanol: One Of Several Factors Fueling Corn Prices

    The present and future value of corn plays a role in your investments as well as your wallet.
  26. Natural Disasters: Issues Relating To Leaves Of Absence

    Small businesses are more likely to fail in the aftermath of devastation. How can you as an employee handle issues after a disaster?
  27. Risk Tolerance Only Tells Half The Story

    Just because you're willing to accept a risk, doesn't mean you always should.
  28. Careers In Credit Counseling

    Consumers are increasingly in need of experts who can walk them through their financial decisions. Here's how you can help.
  29. 5 Popular Portfolio Types

    Learning how to build these portfolios will increase your investing confidence and give you financial control.
  30. The Impact Of Mark Carney Leaving Bank Of Canada To Take Over Bank Of England

    Canada's loss is the U.K.'s gain, as Mark Carney goes overseas to take over the Bank of England.
  31. The Go-To Currency In 50 Years

    Discover why the euro will likely become heir to the currency throne.
  32. Triple Screen Trading System - Part 2

    Market tide is the basis for making trading decisions in this three-part system.
  33. The Best Investments For Young People

    Young investors today who wish to begin a savings plan face a bewildering array of investment options.
  34. Triple Screen Trading System - Part 1

    Learn to take advantage of both trend-following and oscillator techniques to analyze your trading decisions.
  35. Invest Like A Pro

    By following the strategies of the pros, even a beginner can learn to invest like an expert.
  36. Investors: Rely On Your Gut

    Find out how your personality and natural instincts can direct your investment choices.
  37. Finding Your Investing Comfort Zone

    Choosing the right investments for you is the best way to feel comfortable with your portfolio.
  38. Choosing An Advisor: Wall Street Vs. Main Street

    A high-profile brand name alone won't meet your personal investing needs. This article will show you what else to look for.
  39. Don't Judge Your Partner Based On Credit Score

    Credit scores indicate past behavior but don't necessarily reflect present or future behavior, so don't judge you partner solely on credit.
  40. Improving Economy: Job Availability At 4-Year High

    Which industries are providing the most jobs at the beginning of 2013?
  41. Removing The Barriers To Successful Investing

    Learn how to stop using emotion and bad habits to make your stock picks.
  42. Can Regular Investors Beat The Market?

    With the big name competition out there, hard-working people who invest have a tough time beating the market.
  43. A Refreshing Reminder Of What Matters In Investing

    Here is a valuable reminder of what investors ought to hold as important when approaching long-term investments.
  44. 7 Misconceptions About The Federal Reserve

    There are many fallacies about the Fed. The following misconceptions are among the most popular.
  45. Using Options To Pay Off Debt

    We tell you about four option strategies that could provide a way to pay off your debt.
  46. 5 Viable Career Options In 2013

    If you are looking for a new career next year, take a look at these options. It is anticipated that there will be a high demand for these positions in 2013.
  47. Fiscal Cliff Implications For Year-End Tax Planning

    If the U.S. goes over the fiscal cliff, how will it affect the taxes and tax planning of average citizens?
  48. The Fiscal Cliff And Your 401(k)

    With the looming fiscal cliff, here's a look at how it could affect your retirement planning.
  49. Commodities Of The Future

    Our rising global population is putting all sorts of pressures on the planet's natural resources.
  50. Reinvesting Capital Gains In Leveraged Portfolios

    Don't get forced into action. Learn how to plan properly to avoid making rash decisions.
  51. Simplify Your Portfolio

    Faced with an overabundance of choices, many investors forget to stick to the basics.
  52. Asset Allocation: The First Step Toward Profit

    Understanding the different asset classes is an essential part of portfolio diversification.
  53. Navistar Is Terrible Today, But That May Not Be Relevant (NAV, CMI, PCAR, OSK)

    Navistar's current results are terrible, but the future is about the restructuring plan.
  54. Oracle Shows More Strength Than Expected (ORCL, CRM, MSFT, CSCO)

    Oracle keeps delivering.
  55. How To Get A Job On Wall Street If You Went To Community College

    Community college doesn't offer an easy road to Wall Street, but it's not impossible.
  56. Benckiser Buys More Of The Coffee Business (CBOU, SBUX, RBGPY, KRFT)

    Reimann family holding company is paying $340 million for Caribou Coffee, and paid $1 billion for Peet's in July. Is it looking to take on Starbucks?
  57. General Mills Still A Good News, Bad News Story (GIS, K, CPB, KRFT)

    General Mills is muddling along, but isn't a tremendous value today.
  58. Sanderson Farms Does OK This Quarter, But Long-Term Value May Be Elusive (SAFM, PPC, TSN, HRL)

    Sanderson Farms struggles to build value in a very tough commodity business.
  59. Rebalancing Your Portfolio For The Fiscal Cliff

    Here's a look into what you should focus on given that conditions are ripe for a possible "fiscal cliff."
  60. Hard-To-Value Finisar Could Be In For Better Days (FNSR, JDSU, CSCO, CIEN)

    Finisar should be poised to benefit from a telecom spending recovery.
  61. What To Do If You Failed Your CFA Exam

    Follow these steps to increase your odds of passing your next CFA exam.
  62. Will Your Net Worth Be Affected By A Recession?

    Here's a look at how a potential recession could impact your net worth in a negative way.
  63. Net Worth Of Citizens Around The World

    Here's a look at which countries have the highest net worth per citizen and which have the lowest.
  64. How Credit Cards Will Change In 2013

    From new technology to improved safety features, here are some updates you can expect to see in 2013.
  65. Active Investment Management Misses The Mark

    Active investment management offers little advantage in the secondary capital markets.
  66. Should You Poach Clients From Other Advisors?

    Make sure you know the laws before you seek out clients from other advisors. You could end up in hot water.
  67. 6 Top-Paying Freelance Jobs

    If you look in the right places, you can earn more as a freelancer than you would at a regular day job.
  68. Should You Invest In Agricultural Commodities And Stocks?

    With rising food prices and a booming agricultural industry, we look at whether the current market is a good investment opportunity.
  69. Costly Personality Traits In Financial Planning

    For people to be successful with their finances they must plan effectively. However, sometimes negative personality traits can hold people back.
  70. Hedging With ETFs: A Cost-Effective Alternative

    The benefits of ETFs for hedging are clear and investors of all sizes are taking notice.
  71. Should Investors Listen To Analyst Recommendations?

    Analysts cannot predict future events with absolute certainty any better than you can.
  72. 8 Qualities That Make A Good Insurance Agent

    Insurance agents must possess each of the following qualities in order to be successful.
  73. The Link Between The Fed, Money, Debt And Taxes

    Assets on the Fed's balance sheet, money supply level, national debt level and economic production should be maintained in equilibrium.
  74. Help Your Clients Prepare For The Fiscal Cliff

    With the fiscal cliff fast approaching, financial advisors need to help prepare their clients for coming changes to their taxes.
  75. Investors Intelligence Sentiment Index

    This indicator can give a overall sense of bull and bear forces - learn what it is and how it's constructed.
  76. 5 Lessons Monopoly Teaches Us About Finance And Investing

    The game of Monopoly can increase your chances of having a better and useful understanding of prudent financial and investment principles.
  77. Working For An Independent Broker-Dealer Vs. A Big Bank

    Here is an overview of what broker-dealers and big banks have to offer to employees and the different opportunities available.
  78. Triangles: A Short Study In Continuation Patterns

    Learn how to read these formations of horizontal trading patterns.
  79. How To Recommend A Stock

    Here are the nuts and bolts of performing a thorough analysis and learning how to recommend a potentially lucrative stock.
  80. Varieties Of Brokers And How To Pick The Best One

    Figuring out what kind of broker to use can be a daunting task. The key is figuring out just how much help you need.
  81. Forex Automation Software For Hands-Free Trading

    Automated forex trading software scans the market for favorable trades based on your input. Find out more about this valuable forex tool.
  82. Is A Retirement Career Right For You?

    More and more people are realizing they must work part time during retirement. Here's a look at if you might have to.
  83. Fox Business Network's Gerri Willis: 5 Reasons The Fiscal Cliff Matters This Holiday Season

    The fiscal cliff could affect holiday shopping, holiday travel and employment.
  84. Minis Provide Low-Cost Entry To Futures Market

    These contracts provide access to commodities without a huge capital commitment.
  85. Beware These Disaster-Related Scams

    Con artists prey on the weak. Those who just survived a natural disaster can be easy targets.
  86. Pin Down Stock Price With Real Options

    How can you assign a value to what a company may do with its business in the future? We explain how it works.
  87. The Rise Of For-Women Advisor Practices

    For-women financial advisory firms help women navigate life changes such as marriage, children, retirement and widowhood.
  88. The World's Most Valuable Private Companies

    In spite of the rewards going public can bring, some companies prefer to remain private, and they are very successful in this.
  89. Forget The Stop, You've Got Options

    Using options instead of stop-loss orders adds finesse and control in limiting losses.
  90. Jump Start Your Financial Career With The BAT

    The BAT is quickly becoming known in the job market as a tool to provide a window into the minds of those seeking financial jobs.
  91. Can Deere Run Again In 2013? (DE, CAT, CNH, AGCO)

    Deere is doing okay, but the Ag markets may have peaked.
  92. Plain English: The Fiscal Cliff Explained

    The fiscal cliff is all over the news. Find out what it means and how it could affect you.
  93. Implied Volatility: Buy Low And Sell High

    This value is an essential ingredient in the option pricing recipe.
  94. Major Indexes Near Pre-Recession Levels: Is History Repeating Itself?

    The markets look to be moving back to where they were before the recession. Does this mean another is on the way?
  95. 6 Ways The Fiscal Cliff Could Affect You

    From taxes to unemployment rates, there are many ways the average American could be affected by the possible fiscal cliff.
  96. 6 U.S. Cities With The Most Expensive Parking Spots

    These cities have high parking fees, and some spots go for as much as $1 million.
  97. Getting To Know Stock Screeners

    Finding good stocks can be like finding a needle in a haystack. But these invaluable tools can help.
  98. 5 Top Ways New Advisors Can Land Clients

    Getting involved in the community and using social media are just some effective ways that advisors can meet potential clients.
  99. Why The Price Of Crude Oil Is Dropping

    There are many reasons why the price of crude oil is falling, and Sandy is only one of them.
  100. 4 Most Expensive Cities In The U.S. For Gas

    Gas prices in these cities are high. Here's a look at how much it costs to fill up in these cities and why it's so much.
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