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Big Events and Key Movers to Watch as June Begins

Big Events and Key Movers to Watch as June Begins

Stocks are back above a key level, but will they stay there? The S&P 500 rose 3 percent in the holiday-shortened week between May 22 and May 29. The index also finished its second straight positive month and closed above the psychologically important 3,000 level....

A Remedy for Corona Virus? Biotech Stocks in Breakout Mode

A Remedy for Corona Virus? Biotech Stocks in Breakout Mode

Biotech stocks have been the poster child of relative strength in recent weeks. Relative strength (not to be confused with the Relative Strength Index) measures the performance of a stock or index against a broader benchmark like the S&P 500 index ($SPX.X). Though...

A Handful of Stocks Just Rose Despite Yesterday’s Carnage

A Handful of Stocks Just Rose Despite Yesterday’s Carnage

The S&P 500 got hammered yesterday, but a handful of stocks shot higher on good news. Here are their stories. HP (HPQ) and Xerox (XRX) had the biggest gains in the index as their takeover battles continue. It all started in November when XRX offered to buy HPQ for...

Big Banks Announce Strong Results as Earnings Season Begins

Big Banks Announce Strong Results as Earnings Season Begins

Earnings season is off to another strong start, thanks to big banks and financials. JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Bank of America (BAC), Citigroup (C) and Morgan Stanley (MS) all reported strong quarters. A combination of banking, trading and investment management drove the...

Stocks Keep Climbing as One-Time Bears Chase the Breakout

Stocks Keep Climbing as One-Time Bears Chase the Breakout

Stocks continued their breakout to new highs as money streams back into the market. The S&P 500 rose 0.9 percent between Friday, November 8, and Friday, November 15. The index is up for sixth straight weeks, its longest winning streak in two years. The Nasdaq-100...