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Here’s Your Ultimate Guide to Trading the Weak Dollar

Here’s Your Ultimate Guide to Trading the Weak Dollar

A perfect storm of forces is lining up against the U.S. dollar. Here are some key things for investors to know. First, even if you don’t trade currencies (and most people don't), they can have a big influence on the stock market. Moves in the foreign-exchange markets...

Stocks Pause Ahead of Fed Meeting, Major Technology Earnings

Stocks Pause Ahead of Fed Meeting, Major Technology Earnings

Stocks are pausing with several important and uncertain events looming this week. The S&P 500 fell 0.3 percent between Friday, July 17, and Friday, July 24. It was the first decline in four weeks and occurred at the same level where the coronavirus correction...

Ethereum, Precious Metals Soar

Ethereum, Precious Metals Soar

Summary U.S Treasury (UST) okays crypto custody for U.S banks after drawn-out debate. Ethereum (ETH) prices exploded out of recent price consolidation.Precious metals rocketed higher, led by Silver. Market Trends This Week Ethereum (ETH) saw fireworks late this week...

Silver ETF Makes Historic Move with Massive Options Volume

Silver ETF Makes Historic Move with Massive Options Volume

Silver shined yesterday like it hasn't done in years. The iShares Silver ETF (SLV) not only flew 9 percent on Wednesday -- its biggest gain since 2008. It also traded more than 2 million options contracts, its highest total since May 2011. SLV even outpaced other...

Chip Stocks Are Trying to Break Out Before AMD, Intel Earnings

Chip Stocks Are Trying to Break Out Before AMD, Intel Earnings

Semiconductors are starting to outperform as investors prepare for results from firms like Intel and Advanced Micro Devices. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index ($SOX) broke out to new record highs on July 6 and have held their ground since. Its relative strength...

Tesla Reports This Week, More FANG Stocks Next Week: Key Things to Know

Tesla Reports This Week, More FANG Stocks Next Week: Key Things to Know

The most important part of earnings season is about to begin as major technology stocks like Tesla, Microsoft and Facebook present their numbers. TSLA and MSFT get the ball rolling Thursday afternoon. FB, Amazon.com (AMZN), Apple (AAPL) and Alphabet (GOOGL) follow...