DIA: Analysis & Opinions

Strong pullbacks in several bellwether stocks had markets struggling for a definitive direction today, with thebulls ...

Equity markets started off the week with a lackluster day of trading, as investors remained cautious amid fears of a ...

Wall Street was in for another volatile day of trading, as a slew of economic reports and brewing worries over ...

In yet another choppy trading session, stocks wiped out most of the day’s earlier losses to finish flat as investors ...

Equity markets bounced back today, after yesterday’s sharp pull back had stocks posting their worst one-day ...

As many investors feared, stocks pulled back sharply today, posting their first triple-digit drop and worst one-day ...

The bulls charged ahead on Wall Street today, starting off the month of February with bang. Encouraging U.S. data ...

After rallying for nearly an entire month, stocks took a breather to finish lower on the last day of trading in ...

Today’s Federal Reserve monetary policy announcement and upsetting economic data put selling pressures back on Wall ...

After yesterday’s Apple(AAPL) upset, investors sentiment picked up after a round of better-than-expected earnings ...

Today’s Apple (AAPL) upset weighed heavily on the markets, as investors digested the rather anemic earnings report ...

Lifted once again by another batch of strong earnings, stocks rallied as bullish momentum dominated Wall Street. ...

Could a near-term rise in yields finally break the bond bull and send money flowing into stocks? MoneyShow's Tom ...

The bulls dominated Wall Street today, as markets started off the holiday-shortened week with several ...

Bullish momentum made an appearance on Wall Street today, as encouraging economic data and potential progress over ...

While the long-term buy-and-hold strategy isfavoredby many more passive investors, savvy and active traders have ...

Compared to last week, today’s trading session was relatively quiet. The first few trading days of 2013 were ...

The first three trading days of 2013 are officially in the books, and markets have gotten off to quite the start. ...

Euphoria levels dropped off during the second day of trading in the new year as cautious commentary from the latest ...

It's been a bad day for the market after the morning's trading. The Nasdaq has decreased 2%; the S&P 500 has ...

Chart patterns are a very useful tool because they occur regularly—providing you with lots of trade candidates—and ...

Let's take a look at some charts you don't see every day. They may tell us something about the underlying strength ...

Bargain shoppers finally stepped in after a long week of profit-taking pressures on Wall Street. Major equity ...

Stocks tallied yet another session in red territory as looming “fiscal cliff” worries and sour economic data proved ...

Major equity indexes tallied another session in red territory as pessimismcontinuesto reign supreme on Wall Street. ...

Major equity indexes kicked off the week with an encouraging pop at the open following last week’s pullback, ...

Finally it’s here. The 2012 presidential election is upon us, and most people are just excited to be free from the ...

Bullish fever swept over Wall Street as investors’ confidence saw a massive improvement following the latest ...

Bargain shoppers were hesitant to return on Monday morning even after last week’s broad decline on Wall Street. ...

Markets rallied today, as strong readings on the U.S. housing sector boosted stocks. According to the Commerce ...

For over a hundred years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has been serving as the primary benchmark of ...

The presidential debates are underway and U.S. markets are looking to close out another week in bright green ...

Troubling technical signals appear to be confirmed by recent movements in key sectors, driving up the possibility ...

Major equity benchmarks logged another session in red territory as profit-taking remains adominanttheme on the week. ...

Mantras can be prophetic until they aren't, and those who "sold in May" have already lost out on solid ...

There was a sense of anxiety concerning whether or not yesterday’s QE rally would hold, or if it was a one time ...

A look at this technically weak sector shows how even stocks that appear attractive by themselves may not be good ...

This is one of those rallies that frustrates lots of traders. Why? Because they spend so much time doubting it, or ...

Anybody who truly measured and weighed the economic and earnings data of the first half must surely see both in ...

The S&P 500 corrected 10.5% in the spring and is now back up to within 3% of its highs since the Great Recession. ...

All it took was a few words from Europe's top banker to turn stocks around, but can the momentum last? MoneyShow's ...

After a big bounce in the stock market Thursday and Friday (well over 2 standard deviations for a two-day period ...

Name one of the strongest patterns of this earnings season. That's right, weaker revenues. Below are 3 charts ...

Equity markets started off the week on shaky footing as rising yields on Spanish bonds collided with pre-earnings ...

Stocks seem to be at an interesting point. Trading at 13X this year's expected EPS of about $103 on the S&P 500, ...

Technical action in most markets seems to show this week's downswing was only a temporary pullback, which means ...

The Federal Reserve met consensus expectations today by extending their "maturity extension" program, otherwise ...

After Greece's somewhat positive election outcomes, the reality remains that the great eurozone monetary experiment ...

Worried about the Greek election on Sunday? Join the club. British financial authorities, through the Bank of ...

In theory, news that European nations will loan Spain $125 billion to bailout the country's crumbling banking ...

By many measures, stocks look cheap. With 2012 EPS estimates for the S&P 500 around $103, the index at 1,320 is ...

Markets climb walls of worry and doubt because investors sit on the sidelines in disbelief after a significant ...

When you hear central bankers, investment chiefs, and politicians debate the merits and probability of further ...

Those holding an ETF such as the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE: DIA) or some assortment of individual Dow ...

If this surprisingly good week makes you want to jump back into stocks with both feet, be patient, writes ...

Despite recent gains, critical market internals suggest the correction is not yet over, but more upside earnings ...

Jim Lowell, editor of Fidelity Investor, shares his view on where in the world to invest, suggesting investors not ...

The rough week has caused quite a bit of damage, and a deeper correction is likely. It pays to be defensive right ...

Risk of a deeper correction remains high despite a holiday-shortened week. Watch for technical warning signs, as ...

Economic news from China last week overshadowed improving technicals for in many parts of the market, including the ...

The market’s strength this week surprised many investors, and certain sectors have still more potential, ...

Technical evidence is mounting that seasonal sector rotation is taking place right now, and it is crucial for ...

There’s lots of cash on the sidelines of this aging rally, but investors should not get caught up in the hype. ...

The markets have been moving up, as it looks like Europe will be able to sort out its economic troubles. That means ...

Select buying opportunities remain, but the combination of rising oil prices and latest deterioration in the ...

Seasonal strength in the energy sector means good opportunity in select oil and gas stocks as winter melts into ...

Bullish magazine headlines have been the death of many a rising market, and in fact a correction is expected, says ...

One of the best tools for diversifying your global portfolio is to use the best ETFs to execute your strategy and ...

Investors who follow megatrends in technology, food, and financials are likely to see big gains in the next bull run ...

Markets are due for a bull-scaring correction that would open more opportunities, but until then investors should ...

Dividends are key to market-beating performance, especially during these times, says John Buckingham of The Prudent ...

The year has started off well, but some sectors and strategies have the potential to pay off even better in coming ...

The warning flags are up, and time is running out for a solid rally. Be careful, and watch these key indicators over ...

It could be a couple of weeks until we know the true effect of the latest US debt debate in the markets, but there ...

As the markets continue to defy the bears, a proper breakout could be on its way as early as next week. So watch for ...

Tuesday’s drop gave investors an excellent entry point for what looks like a sustained rally. Of course, ...

Hurricane Irene looks tough enough, but the barrage of economic news next week could be even more of a problem for ...

We won’t know for a while whether the bulls have been truly slaughtered, so investors would do wise to wait ...

This real market example shows how the option premium of an in-the money long call changes as the underlying ...

Next week should prove quieter, but with all the uncertainty weighing on the markets, it’s probably best to ...

A diverse group of experts have convinced MoneyShow’s editor-at-large Howard R. Gold that, notwithstanding a ...

After a week like this one, it seems like the markets have nowhere to go but up…and although a rally is ...

New fears about the economy have trumped the debt resolution and the selloff is now on. Here are the critical ...

It’s all about the debt-ceiling debate right now, and mounting fears have caused technical damage that will ...

The markets seem likely to re-test recent lows, and if key technical levels are broken, it could easily spark a ...

The markets would probably be much more bullish if not for the debt-ceiling debate in Washington, and in fact last ...

It’s possible that big-time redemptions caused several would-be rallies last week to sputter and die. A ...

Regardless of the troubles in the market, big companies are doing just fine, so it’s a good time to profit on ...

Friday’s downturn should continue into next week, but technical analysis shows the sell-off should be much ...

Like markets sometimes do, fortunes changed nearly overnight, and a rally took firm hold all last week. So firm, in ...

Something's got to give as we approach Independence Day, as the quixotic action last week hurt both quick-hit ...

Indicators are mixed, and any number of events next week could tip the scales to the bears or bulls, but sideways ...

These large companies can add protection for investors, in case there are some missteps in the current economic ...

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It's easy to forget about portfolio insurance as the market continues to head higher. ETFs can help add that ...

Will the last-place stock eventually become first?

Earnings certainly help push stocks higher, but their not the last word in stock appreciation.

Money is fleeing the stock market once again. History says the time to buy is now.

The market has turned a corner and mega-caps are beating their small-cap counterparts.

Opinions on the number of stocks for a diversified portfolio vary, but locking in low expenses leaves little room ...

A look at some of the market's big winners and losers for the week of February 26th.