Tag: Market

[Stock traders]

Incoming Earnings Buoy U.S. Stocks

Most stocks rose today as earnings continued to pour in from a plethora of publicly traded companies.

Why Small Caps are the Best Investment

In a world where “can't-lose” investment themes get tossed out with remarkable regularity, the “small-cap effect” is one...

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Disappointing Earnings Lower Stocks

Investors exited the markets as earnings reports from various companies fell below expectations, resulting in the market closing...

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What is the Best Market to Invest in for 2014?

After a couple of weeks of trading, things haven’t been as smooth for the equity markets as they...

Why Did Hedge Funds Underperform Last Year?

For hedge fund managers raised on the mother’s milk of diversification and trend following, 2013 was one of...

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Stocks Continue to Slide on Slow Service Industry Growth

U.S. stocks have failed to produce a positive day in their first three sessions of the new year,...

U.S. Markets Ascend Again

The stock market continued its upward climb Thursday to build upon its already historic year of gains.

Why Emerging Markets will Finally Soar in 2014

It has been all doom and gloom for emerging markets. Despite this, I am going to stick to...

[stocks]

S&P 500 Falls From Record amid Economic Data Reports

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index retreated from a record set yesterday, after the Federal Reserve announced plans...

How to Deal with 2014 Market Predictions

The only prediction I'll be making for 2014 is one that I know will be 100% accurate.