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Key Things for Stock Traders to Know About the Coronavirus Outbreak

Key Things for Stock Traders to Know About the Coronavirus Outbreak

Market sentiment has turned quickly as the deadly coronavirus spreads in China. Let's consider some key things to know as a new week begins. Stocks Were Potentially Due for a Pullback The S&P 500 had a big rally before the disease appeared. In the 15-week period...

Semiconductors and Apple Just Led the S&P 500 to its Best Year Since 2013

Semiconductors and Apple Just Led the S&P 500 to its Best Year Since 2013

Last year was dominated by technology trades as investors returned to their favorite corner of the stock market. Let's review some of the biggest movers. First of all, semiconductors ripped higher as orders rebounded. The industry may also remain in focus this year as...

These Were Some of the Year’s Biggest Posts on Market Insights

These Were Some of the Year’s Biggest Posts on Market Insights

We hope everyone's having a great holiday season. Activity's quiet this week and markets are closed tomorrow for Christmas. So it's a good time to review some of our bigger stories of 2019. Keep reading Market Insights in the New Year to stay on top of the most...

Are You Ready? November 2019 Is a Huge Month for Streaming Media

Are You Ready? November 2019 Is a Huge Month for Streaming Media

A whole new world of digital media is starting this month, thanks to some of the biggest companies in the world. Two new online video services with the potential to reach hundreds of millions -- if not billions -- of viewers just launched. In coming seeks, two giant...

Stocks Break Out to New Highs as One Fear After Another Melts Away

Stocks Break Out to New Highs as One Fear After Another Melts Away

Stocks broke out to new highs last week as economic and trade fears evaporated, drawing naysayers back to the market. The S&P 500 rose 1.5 percent between Friday, October 25, and Friday, November 1. It was the index's fourth straight positive week, helping deliver...

Apple and Facebook Come Through With Strong Results: Earnings This Week

Apple and Facebook Come Through With Strong Results: Earnings This Week

The busiest part of earnings season has passed, and big technology stocks were winners again. In particular, Apple (AAPL), Facebook (FB), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel (INTC) all rallied on strong results. Big health-care names like Merck (MRK) and Amgen...