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Inflation Fades, Earnings Beat and Stocks Push Higher

Inflation Fades, Earnings Beat and Stocks Push Higher

Stocks keep pushing higher as inflation fades and earnings beat expectations. The S&P 500 rose 0.8 percent between Friday, April 7, and Friday, April 14. It was the fourth gain in the last five weeks. Several data points suggested further slowing of inflation, the...

Technical Analysis: Merck Could Be Breaking Out

Technical Analysis: Merck Could Be Breaking Out

Merck surged in late 2022 and consolidated during the first quarter. Now the drug maker could be breaking out. The first pattern on today’s chart is the rally between mid-October and early January, which included a breakout to new record highs. MRK then pulled back...