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3:57 a.m. Today3:57 a.m. Jan. 14, 2017
- By Philip van Doorn
Weekend roundup: The man who really gets the economy | Earnings season and Trump | Don’t believe Jack Ma Here are MarketWatch articles to read this weekendHere are MarketWatch articles to read this weekend
3:56 a.m. Today3:56 a.m. Jan. 14, 2017
- By Philip van Doorn
An outperforming portfolio manager recommends a shift to non-U.S. dividend stocks Overseas blue-chip dividend stocks are better buys now, says Michael Binger of Gradient InvestmentsOverseas blue-chip dividend stocks are better buys now, says Michael Binger of Gradient Investments
20 dividend stocks with yields up to 7.5% — and these companies are set for sales and earnings gains
3:56 a.m. Today3:56 a.m. Jan. 14, 2017
- By Philip van Doorn
20 dividend stocks with yields up to 7.5% — and these companies are set for sales and earnings gains A deep dive yields generous income-producing stocks coupled with some downside protectionA deep dive yields generous income-producing stocks coupled with some downside protection.
3:01 a.m. Today3:01 a.m. Jan. 14, 2017
- By Wallace Witkowski
Stocks need earnings to be flawless to keep Trump rally going Trump inauguration pressures stocks as earnings roll outAn optimistic earnings season may run into the buzz saw of a self-fulfilling “sell the inauguration” prophecy if quarterly results are not near flawless in the coming week.
11:48 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- By Joseph Adinolfi
Investors are bracing for a massive stock-market selloff Demand for February VIX calls with lofty strike prices has increased in the past weekIf options traders are correct, stocks are in for a wild ride in February.
11:40 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- By Sue Chang
Nasdaq ends at a fresh record, banks gain; Dow retreats from 20,000 J.P. Morgan, Wells Fargo, Bank of America all rise after resultsU.S. stocks rise moderately Friday on the back of quarterly earnings from some of the country’s biggest banks as the Nasdaq closed at a record.
11:37 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- By Sue Chang
Which U.S. markets are closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? U.S. government offices will also be closed on MondayAll U.S. financial markets will close Monday to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, giving investors time to regroup ahead of fourth-quarter earnings seasons which is expected to pick up pace after the holiday.
U.S. stocks close higher on strong bank results, but Dow ends flat
11:00 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
10:56 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- By Claudia Assis
Energy companies are about ready to loosen the purse strings Wall Street expects more spending after two years of belt tighteningWall Street expects oil-and-gas companies to spend more in 2017, but lean times are unlikely to be over.
10:51 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- By Anora Mahmudova
Stock market’s most unloved shares send worrying signal Laggards not enjoying typical reboundIf you are the pessimistic type and need an excuse to sell stocks, it may be lurking in short interest numbers, according to Bespoke Investing Group
10:42 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- By William Watts
‘Sell the inauguration’ speculation is stock-market ‘nonsense,’ says Wall Street bull No reliable road map for corrections: BMO’s BelskiSpeculation is running high that Donald Trump’s inauguration will mark a near-term top for stocks, but one prominent Wall Street analyst says such chatter is “nonsense.”
9:55 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- By Myra P. Saefong
Gold falls for the session, but gains about 2% on week Yellow metal pulls back from a 7-week highGold settles lower Friday after a four-session streak of gains that lifted prices to their highest level in seven weeks.
9:50 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- By Randy Bruns
How to retire with buckets of money Imagine your life’s savings spread across a conveyor beltDividing your nest egg into can be a safe and simple way to generate retirement income while still participating in the long-term growth of markets.
8:45 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- By Mark DeCambre
J.P. Morgan results hint at bank renaissance in Trump era Dimon sees an end to lackluster fixed-income trading, a key business for Wall Street banksJ.P. Morgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon struck an upbeat tone on Friday in the wake of the bank’s quarterly results, which suggests that the era under the coming Donald Trump administration could be a resurgent one for the financial sector.
7:22 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- By Sara Sjolin
Fiat rebound helps send European stocks higher into the weekend Drugmakers recover after Trump-related dropEuropean stock markets shake off recent weakness and march higher on Friday, with Fiat Chrysler setting an upbeat tone for car makers just a day after being accused of cheating on emissions tests
7:00 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- By MarketWatch
Stock market buoyed by better-than-expected bank earningsU.S. stocks rise on Friday, with financial stocks leading the way higher after a number of key bank earnings reassured investors that the sector’s strong recent rally was justified, though trading could be light going into a long holiday weekend.
6:56 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- By Sara Sjolin
FTSE 100 continues record run, rising for 14th day in a row Drugmakers recover after Trump-fueled selloffU.K. stocks gained for a 14th straight day on Friday, extending their record winning run as a soft pound helped spur investors to buy into British multinationals.
6:13 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- By Michael Ashbaugh
Bull trend absorbs the whipsaw, S&P 500 rattles cage on record close Focus: Regional Banks, Amazon’s breakout, KRE, AMZN, MA, PCRX, ALXN, ANTMTechnically speaking, the U.S. benchmarks’ bull trend has absorbed the year’s first respectable single-session downdraft. Consider that the S&P 500 bottomed Thursday at 2,254 — slightly above support — before rising to conclude the week with its latest breakout attempt. The S&P’s record close of 2,276.98 is under siege early Friday.
5:45 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- By Paul A. Merriman
10 lessons from 2016 that will help you make better long-term investments Reflections on an unpredictable year — and how to move aheadReflections on an unpredictable year — and how to move ahead
4:48 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- By Victor Reklaitis
Unlucky? Friday the 13th is actually a better-than-average day for stocks Silverblatt: This Friday ‘as good a day as any’ for Dow to reach 20,000History suggests setting aside any triskaidekaphobia, at least when it comes to the stock market.
4:33 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- By Anora Mahmudova
U.S. stocks open higher after upbeat bank earningsU.S. stocks opened slightly higher Friday as investors were relieved by bank earnings results and economic data. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co and Bank of America Corp earnings beat expectations, though Wells Fargo & Co earnings and revenues were lower than expected. Retail sales in December rose by 0.6%, while producer prices inched up by 0.3%. The main indexes were set to book weekly losses, however. The S&P 500 opened up 3.8 points, or 0.2%, at 2,274, hovering near all-time highs. The Nasdaq Composite began the session up 10 points, or 0.2% higher at 5,557. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 37 points or 0.2%, to 19,927.
4:00 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- By MarketWatch
These two indicators say the ‘Trump rally’ in stocks can continue for monthsHistorical precedent suggests there are more gains ahead, despite a temporary drop, writes Kevin Marder.
3:58 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- By Mark Hulbert
16 cheap stocks that top investment newsletters say to buy now Value is the new growth in this marketValue is the new growth in this market, writes Mark Hulbert.
3:34 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- By Victor Reklaitis
How long post-election rallies last after Inauguration Day — in one S&P chart Here is the average move when a party reclaims the White HouseThis chart illustrates the average post-election advance when a party reclaims the White House, going back to Eisenhower’s time.
3:11 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- By Emily Glazer
J.P. Morgan reports better-than-expected earnings J.P. Morgan and other bank stocks have roared back since the presidential electionJ.P. Morgan Chase & Co. said its fourth-quarter profit rose as the bank’s boost from trading helped results following the U.S. presidential election.
2:36 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- By William Watts
Will stocks sell off after Trump takes the oath? Here’s what history shows Stocks often strengthen immediately after inauguration, but 1-month returns negativeInvestors are looking to “sell the news” after Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration. Here’s a look at how stocks have performed after each swearing-in since Dwight Eisenhower took the oath of office in 1953.
2:35 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- By Joseph Adinolfi
Dollar, bonds and more: ‘Trump trades’ are unraveling—fast On Thursday, the yield on the 10-year Treasury touched its lowest level since Nov. 30 Several of the most popular “Trump trades” have either stalled or reversed in recent weeks — a sign that the market’s postelection exuberance is beginning to wane.
2:17 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- MarketWatch
Bank of America profit up 43% as trading jumpsBank of America Corp. said its fourth-quarter profit rose 43% as its trading desk benefited from the uncertainty caused by Donald Trump's surprise election. Quarterly profit at the Charlotte, N.C.-based bank grew to $4.7 billion from $3.28 billion a year earlier. Per-share earnings rose to 40 cents from 27 cents.
2:09 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- MarketWatch
Bank of America profit up 43% as trading jumpsBank of America Corp. said its fourth-quarter profit rose 43% as its trading desk benefited from the uncertainty caused by Donald Trump's surprise election. Quarterly profit at the Charlotte, N.C.-based bank grew to $4.7 billion, from $3.28 billion a year earlier. Per-share earnings rose to 40 cents from 27 cents.
12:20 a.m. Jan. 13, 2017
- By Ese Erheriene
Asian markets close out the week mainly lower Nikkei bucks trend, reverses large chunk of previous session’s declineAsian stocks indexes ended the week broadly lower after choppy trading Friday, as markets sought direction after largely trending higher in 2017.
11:15 p.m. Jan. 12, 2017
- By MarketWatch
This week’s Mutual Funds and ETF storiesThese time-tested mutual funds survived the Great Depression and every other major financial event since.
10:05 p.m. Jan. 12, 2017
- By Rachel Koning Beals
3 reasons global inflation worries are premature Contrarian economists point to sluggishness in Europe and JapanFears that inflation’s grip poses real, and near-term, risks to the global economy are overblown, argue some analysts.
9:37 p.m. Jan. 12, 2017
- MarketWatch
OPEC scrambles to tackle a big problem: Stored oilA big obstacle is emerging for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries' plan to raise oil prices with output cuts: vast global reserves of crude that threaten its power over markets. Oil prices have risen by around 20% since the 13-nation cartel decided to cut production in November. However, analysts say there isn't enough incentive for oil traders to start emptying storage tanks that grew to record levels in 2016.
12:18 p.m. Jan. 12, 2017
- By Mark DeCambre
Best sign Trump rally is fading? Stocks are getting crushed by gold in 2017 Gold is up 4.1% in the early part of 2017 as Trump stock-market rally deflates; Silver is off to an even better start to the year, up 5.3% Perhaps one of the clearest signs that a rally inspired by President-elect is starting to stall is shiny and yellow and is outperforming its other asset peers by a healthy margin.
12:00 p.m. Jan. 12, 2017
- By MarketWatch
Dollar, bonds and more: ‘Trump trades’ are unraveling—fastSeveral of the most popular “Trump trades” have either stalled or reversed in recent weeks — a sign that the market’s postelection exuberance is beginning to wane.
11:35 a.m. Jan. 12, 2017
- By Anora Mahmudova
Nasdaq snaps 7-day win streak as stocks cool before earning season Analyst: ‘Trump presidency is unlikely to be a one-way bet’U.S. stocks drift lower Thursday as investors appear disappointed by a lack of policy detail in President-elect Donald Trump’s first formal news conference on Wednesday.
11:18 a.m. Jan. 12, 2017
- By Alessandra Malito
Americans prefer paper for these products and why you’re seeing fewer ‘foreclosure’ signs Thursday's top personal finance stories Thursday's top personal finance storiesThursday's top personal finance stories
10:11 a.m. Jan. 12, 2017
- By Myra P. Saefong
Oil up a second day on signs of output cut, weaker dollar and China demand growth Natural-gas futures rally as U.S. supply falls more than expectedOil futures extend gains to a second straight session Thursday, getting a boost from more indications that major producers are cutting back crude output, strong demand growth in China and a slide in the dollar.
9:29 a.m. Jan. 12, 2017
- By Myra P. Saefong
Gold rings up fresh 7-week high, but loses grip on $1,200 level ‘Markets did not gain the clarity they were hoping to’ from Trump: analystGold prices mark another seven-week high, supported by a weakening dollar following disappointment that President-elect Donald Trump didn’t provide more details on his economic plans, but prices finish just short of the key $1,200-an-ounce level.
7:44 a.m. Jan. 12, 2017
- By Lawrence G. McMillan
U.S. stocks’ bullish trend remains intact The S&P 500’s support level at 2230 continues to be the most important indicatorThe S&P 500’s support level at 2230 continues to be the most important indicator, writes Lawrence G. McMillan.
