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Bearish Patterns Appear in this Industrial Giant

Bearish Patterns Appear in this Industrial Giant

Caterpillar was a top pick among investors for the rebound last year. But now the chart is showing several bearish patterns. First is the string of lower highs over the last five weeks. CAT held support around $200 during that time, resulting in a potential descending...

Oil and Gas Are Back in Focus as Winter Approaches and Demand Rebounds

Oil and Gas Are Back in Focus as Winter Approaches and Demand Rebounds

Bullish catalysts seem to be increasing in the oil and natural-gas markets as demand rebounds and winter-heating season approaches. OPEC surprised investors on Monday by forecasting that global oil demand will hit new all-time highs in 2021, above pre-pandemic levels....

Stocks Retreat as Data Weakens. Is Stagflation Coming?

Stocks Retreat as Data Weakens. Is Stagflation Coming?

Stocks had their worst week in almost three months as the economy slows and the Federal Reserves prepares to tighten monetary policy. The S&P 500 slid 1.7 percent in the holiday-shortened period between September 3 and September 10. It was the biggest drop since...

IPOs, iPhones and Fed Tapering: Stocks Enter the Home Stretch for 2021

IPOs, iPhones and Fed Tapering: Stocks Enter the Home Stretch for 2021

The U.S. economy took a hit last month, but investors may find new opportunities as they come back from the summer. A wave of initial public offerings (IPOs), changes in Federal Reserve policy and technology news could prove catalysts in coming weeks. We'll consider...

Stocks Rise for 7th Month, Led by Tech Stocks like Paycom and Etsy

Stocks Rise for 7th Month, Led by Tech Stocks like Paycom and Etsy

Stocks are in the middle of their longest winning streak in 3-1/2 years, bolstered by strong earnings and an abundance of buyers on the sidelines. The S&P 500 rose 2.9 percent in August, its seventh straight positive month. The last time the index rose that long...

This Industry Is Holding Its Ground, Despite a Lot of Bad News This Week

This Industry Is Holding Its Ground, Despite a Lot of Bad News This Week

Homebuilder stocks are holding their ground, despite enduring a lot of bad news this week. First, Home Depot (HD) crashed after reporting unexpectedly weak same-store sales. The National Association of Homebuilders next announced that business conditions had fallen to...

Chart of the Day: Citi Is Finding Support at This Key Line

Chart of the Day: Citi Is Finding Support at This Key Line

Financial stocks have bounced in the last two weeks, and Citi is one of the biggest members of the group. A few patterns stand out on the banking giant’s chart. First is its breakout above the 50-day moving average, followed by a pullback to hold that line. Next is...