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11:51 a.m. Today11:51 a.m. Dec. 5, 2016
- By Shawn Langlois
Another wave of global populism is poised to spill all over markets this week after the Italian referendum on constitutional reform was voted down, leaving Prime Ministor Matteo Renzi to announce his resignation and casting Italy’s future in doubt.
8:44 a.m. Dec. 2, 2016
- By Victor Reklaitis
Today’s jobs report isn’t looking like it can prevent a rate hike. That means investors are closing out the week with more head-scratching about the “Trump trade.” It’s over, say our call of the day from DoubleLine’s Jeff Gundlach.
9:37 a.m. Dec. 1, 2016
- By Victor Reklaitis
What’s a trader to do in a December without data to watch and where Trump’s election may have taken the mojo out of the market? Here’s one chart that might hold a suggestion.
4:28 p.m. Nov. 30, 2016
- By Barbara Kollmeyer
It has been a wild ride where crude is concerned, with prices soaring to $49 a barrel after news that OPEC struck a deal to cut production.
5:25 p.m. Nov. 29, 2016
- By Barbara Kollmeyer
Are investors taking this oil meeting seriously enough? One analyst says brace for the S&P 500 to drop below 2,100 if OPEC can’t toss the market at least a bone. Plus, the struggle for gold is real.
11:59 a.m. Nov. 28, 2016
- By Shawn Langlois
“Can the markets embrace good news?” That’s the question one blogger expects to be on the minds of Wall Street pundits as investors get back to business after last week’s holiday break.
8:49 a.m. Nov. 25, 2016
- By Victor Reklaitis
Our chart of the day suggests a way to capitalize on today’s nationwide spending spree as stocks fail to produce their usual behavior.
3:01 p.m. Nov. 23, 2016
- By Victor Reklaitis
On this Thanksgiving Eve, stock-market bulls are adding “Dow 19K” to the list of things they’re grateful for. Our call of the day says stocks are going higher, arguing that key market metrics aren’t at euphoric levels yet.
11:55 a.m. Nov. 22, 2016
- By Barbara Kollmeyer
Few are willing to get in the way of this stock rally right now. But if you’re going to take a guess on what could stop it, here are a few ideas from Credit Suisse’s list of black swans.
3:55 p.m. Nov. 21, 2016
- By Shawn Langlois
Mike Pence dusted himself off from his “Hamilton” outing long enough to confirm on Sunday that Mitt Romney is a top candidate to serve as Donald Trump’s secretary of state. And the stock market should embrace it.
9:26 a.m. Nov. 18, 2016
- By Victor Reklaitis
Worried about our protectionist-elect? “The popular media narrative on the downside risk of a trade war is overstated,” says a team of Goldman Sachs analysts led by Charles Himmelberg, providing our call of the day.
9:15 a.m. Nov. 17, 2016
- By Victor Reklaitis
It’s looking more and more like the post-election pop higher was a tad extravagant. Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has joined the chorus that’s cautioning the rally has become overdone, and the longtime Trump supporter provides our call of the day.
1:13 p.m. Nov. 16, 2016
- By Barbara Kollmeyer
We could be headed for the first pullback for the broad market since Trump’s election, given this chart showing trouble is in store.
10:40 a.m. Nov. 15, 2016
- By Barbara Kollmeyer
Sweep away the political noise for now, because a fresh crop of 13F filings show what some big investors were thinking well ahead of the election. Warren Buffett made a big move that took a lot of people by surprise.
7:58 a.m. Nov. 14, 2016
- By Shawn Langlois
Anti-Trump demonstrations may be stretching into a fifth day across the U.S., but the stock market certainly isn’t protesting.
9:41 a.m. Nov. 11, 2016
- By Barbara Kollmeyer
The market may be ready to run out of its love-in before the weekend, and techs are leading the way. And there’s anger on the streets. That could spell trouble.
10:47 a.m. Nov. 10, 2016
- By Barbara Kollmeyer
There are a lot of questions around the post-election rally that kicked in hours after what some were predicting would be doomsday. What is going to keep it going? Cold, hard cash.
10:09 a.m. Nov. 9, 2016
- By Barbara Kollmeyer
A wild night for the U.S. and the world as Donald Trump swept to office, taking with him the House and the Senate. The outcome few called, but now life goes on and for investors, time to get back to work.
9:36 a.m. Nov. 8, 2016
- By Barbara Kollmeyer
The day has arrived and within hours, maybe, we’ll all be put out of our U.S. election misery. If Trump still has a chance at the polls, that could mean big wins for stocks says our call of the day.
9:31 a.m. Nov. 7, 2016
- By Shawn Langlois
Looks like that streak is going to end at nine. And with a massive bang.
8:28 a.m. Nov. 4, 2016
- By Barbara Kollmeyer
The last weekend before the U.S election is upon us. The panic calls are spreading, especially after the S&P 500 is now in the grips of the worst decline since the financial crisis.
8:18 a.m. Nov. 3, 2016
- By Barbara Kollmeyer
This election is all but over, says our call of the day. And that means there are certain industries you should be investing in, and ones to avoid.
7:28 a.m. Nov. 2, 2016
- By Victor Reklaitis
Everyone is blaming the S&P’s six-session slump on fears about the tighter presidential race. Get ready for more pain for U.S. stocks in these last few days of the campaign, says star fund manager Jeff Gundlach, who provides today’s call.
7:18 a.m. Nov. 1, 2016
- By Victor Reklaitis
November is starting off with a hint of green on screens, but it’s cold comfort after three down months in a row for the S&P 500. What could stock bulls possibly have to latch onto now? Try fundamentals.
8:23 a.m. Oct. 31, 2016
- By Shawn Langlois
Thanks to the FBI’s fresh probe into Hillary’s emails, it looks like that volatility traders have been missing is back, and there’s nothing to suggest we won’t see more of the same as we careen toward Election Day
7:45 a.m. Oct. 28, 2016
- By Victor Reklaitis
Today is all about earnings and Q3 GDP, because the election is kind of a done deal — right? Not necessarily. Our chart of the day highlights a reversal for a key barometer of Donald Trump’s chances.
7:48 a.m. Oct. 27, 2016
- By Victor Reklaitis
Focus on the stocks that are outperforming the averages right now, says today’s call.
9:04 a.m. Oct. 26, 2016
- By Barbara Kollmeyer
Apple has not pleased the masses and is set to haunt this market today. Our call of the day says tech stocks have more problems than the iPhone maker right now.
8:20 a.m. Oct. 25, 2016
- By Barbara Kollmeyer
If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to dive back into gold, then you should think twice. A big signal has yet to be unleased on this market.
8:24 a.m. Oct. 24, 2016
- By Shawn Langlois
This is not the October we’ve come to know. And that’s not just because of the Chicago Cubs are still playing. No, these just haven’t felt at all like October markets. That could all change this week.
8:45 a.m. Oct. 21, 2016
- By Barbara Kollmeyer
This watching-paint-dry market has gotta give soon. Our call of the day says there is one asset that acts as a bellwether for stocks oil and other assets. Don’t take your eye off it. Plus, victory dances for long-suffering Microsoft stockholders.
8:40 a.m. Oct. 20, 2016
- By Barbara Kollmeyer
? A lot, says our call of the day, while our chart of the day shows that if we can trust millennials, then there are at least a couple no-fail stocks out there.
8:36 a.m. Oct. 19, 2016
- By Victor Reklaitis
Stock futures aren’t doing much this morning, with the listlessness getting linked to tonight’s presidential debate. But one stock is definitely perking up lately — Google parent Alphabet. Buy it, our call says.
7:41 a.m. Oct. 18, 2016
- By Victor Reklaitis
Stocks look on track to erase a bit of this month’s drop, but the bigger fireworks are coming from individual names. Netflix is soaring premarket, and today’s call gives a thumbs up to Goldman’s call for Apple to launch an Amazon Prime-like service.
1:22 p.m. Oct. 17, 2016
- By Shawn Langlois
The market feels more prone to waves of volatility than it has been in the recent past. That could make for some turbulence in the coming week as big name earnings combine with whatever ridiculousness is served up next from the elections.
8:36 a.m. Oct. 14, 2016
- By Barbara Kollmeyer
For those who say this bull market is gasping for breath, our call of the day answers with a resounding “This party’s just getting started.” Our chart is calling time on corporate America griping about a strong dollar.
8:20 a.m. Oct. 13, 2016
- By Barbara Kollmeyer
Get ready for a bumpy day as the specter of a China slowdown rears its head. It’s something analysts have been talking about, few have been paying attention. Still, our call of the day says the U.S. is still your best safe-haven bet.
7:39 a.m. Oct. 12, 2016
- By Victor Reklaitis
The new lows in U.S. politics might make you want to go hide — and yesterday’s one-month low for U.S. stocks could be adding to that “Gimme Shelter” feeling. But today’s call says it's a mistake to plan on hiding in cash until after the election.
6:57 a.m. Oct. 11, 2016
- By Victor Reklaitis
The rustle of crisp sell orders, the gabble of analysts defending their overly rosy calls — it’s earnings season again, with Alcoa kicking it off. It’s also still peak season for guessing at what’s next for Twitter. Bankers should buy it, today’s call says.
8:40 a.m. Oct. 10, 2016
- By Barbara Kollmeyer
There has been no bear market in the last seven years, by the classic standard — but here’s a sign investors may have missed something. Plus, once again, the oil trade is getting crowded on the way up.
