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3 Reasons Why Stocks May Be on the Verge of a Breakout

3 Reasons Why Stocks May Be on the Verge of a Breakout

Stocks climbed again last week as investors kept piling into the technology sector. Is a breakout coming next? The S&P 500 rose 1.8 percent between Thursday, July 2, and Friday, July 10. The index closed at its highest level in a month as the economy improved and...

Can the S&P 500 Hold This Key Level as July Begins?

Can the S&P 500 Hold This Key Level as July Begins?

Stocks fell again last week as the coronavirus pandemic made a comeback. The S&P 500 slid 2.9 percent between Friday, June 19, and Friday, June 26. It was the index's second negative week in the last three, with more than 85 percent of its member stocks losing...

Key Volatility Tools to Know in This Uncertain Market

Key Volatility Tools to Know in This Uncertain Market

Coronavirus has triggered unprecedented moves in the stock market. It's a good time to review tools for navigating the turbulence. The key thing to remember is that we're dealing with volatility: How much can the S&P 500 or Nasdaq-100 move in a single session or...

What’s an ABC Correction? Check out the S&P 500 This Week

What’s an ABC Correction? Check out the S&P 500 This Week

Stocks have had an impressive run since breaking out in late October. Gains have been smooth and volatility has been low -- despite negatives like geopolitical risk and coronavirus. What if you missed the boat four months ago and needed an entry? The last two weeks...

Fintechs Like Square Seem to Be a New Hot Spot This Year

Fintechs Like Square Seem to Be a New Hot Spot This Year

As a new year gets underway, a new group is leading the market higher: financial technology, or "Fintech," companies. Stocks like Square (SQ) and PayPal (PYPL) not only stand at the crossroads of the new digital economy. They've also outperformed the S&P 500 and...