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High Flying Coffee Stock on Pullback Watch

High Flying Coffee Stock on Pullback Watch

I like coffee. I drink a lot... every day. What if you “Want Great Coffee Fast?” That's the mantra implemented at Dunkin’ Brands (DNKN) by its new CEO, coffee warrior David Hoffman. His leadership has seen the stock gain 18 percent so far this year. DNKN fell 1.89...

Some Potentially Bullish Chart Patterns, Sept. 14

Some Potentially Bullish Chart Patterns, Sept. 14

With volatility so low, it can be hard to find movement in the big indexes. So today we'll look at some individual stocks with potential opportunities. We found these using methods and tools highlighted in our weekly Market Action webinar. Be sure to sign up for...

Can This Tech Giant Hold Support?

Can This Tech Giant Hold Support?

Big Tech has seen its share of volatility in the last week. Now as the waves of panic recede, a value opportunity may have washed up on the beach. Take a look at Alphabet (GOOGL). The Internet giant has dropped more than 6 percent from its late-August peak, hammered...

Check Out This Stunning Divergence in Tech

Check Out This Stunning Divergence in Tech

Software versus semiconductors. It's a major split running down the middle of the technology sector. The chart below compares the performance between the iShares North American Software ETF (IGV) and the Market Vectors Semiconductor ETC (SMH) since the start of 2016....

Why Yesterday Might Have Been a Big Day

Why Yesterday Might Have Been a Big Day

Something interesting happened yesterday: a bullish engulfing candle on the S&P 500. That means the index opened below the previous session's low and closed above its high. It's a classic reversal pattern that may signal a directional change. In this case, it...

Here Come the iPhones

Here Come the iPhones

The planet's most valuable company is back in focus as the world holds its breath for the newest iPhones. Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook will take the stage at the Steve Jobs Theater in in Cupertino, California, at 1 p.m. ET tomorrow. As usual, the tech giant hasn't said...

Insurers Tremble with Florence on the Move

Insurers Tremble with Florence on the Move

Hurricane season has begun, and insurers are trembling. Florence is expected to hit the Carolinas on Friday. It's already a category 4 hurricane, which makes it unusually powerful for a storm moving that far north. Property and casualty (“P&C”) insurers like...

Guess What Index Just Broke Out

Guess What Index Just Broke Out

Over a century ago, Charles Dow said it's bullish when transportation stocks hit new highs. That's exactly what they're doing today. So-called "Dow Theory" teaches that different parts of the market can confirm each other. This is especially true with economically...

Finally a Pullback, Thanks to Tech

Finally a Pullback, Thanks to Tech

Traders finally got a pullback last week, thanks to a mini-crash in technology. The S&P 500 slid 1 percent in the holiday-shortened period between Friday, August 31, and Friday, September 7. But that was nothing compared to the Nasdaq-100, whose 2.8 percent slide...

Marijuana Momentum, Airlines Ascending: Groups in Focus

Marijuana Momentum, Airlines Ascending: Groups in Focus

Two different groups have been "flying under the radar" and "hitting new highs" in recent weeks. Let's check them out. First: Flying under the radar. Yep, some of the airlines have been climbing. This group is a bit muddled because performance between carriers has...