The market averages closed mostly lower today, but energy equities rose as crude prices jumped. Signs point to an oil crash ahead. Read More

Stocks veered lower as new U.S. tariffs against China kicked in and Washington’s political dysfunction grew even worse. Read More

The Dow continued its record-shattering run today, as growth superseded risk. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed lower, taking a breather from yesterday’s rally. Read More

Under today’s risky conditions, it’s prudent to apply these portfolio protection techniques now, not when it’s too late. Read More

Upbeat economic news outweighed trade fears today, pushing the Dow and S&P 500 higher. But the Nasdaq was dragged lower by slumping tech stocks. Read More

Wall Street today ignored a major escalation of the U.S.-China trade war. Stocks zoomed higher, with sharp gains across the board. Read More

The White House today got closer to slapping new trade sanctions against China. Wall Street veered sharply lower, with tech stocks leading decliners. Read More

Hopes for a trade war truce were dashed Friday as President Trump approved tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. Stocks closed mixed in choppy trading. Read More

Trade war tensions ebbed Thursday, as Washington and Beijing vowed to resume negotiations. Wall Street sighed in relief and the main indices rallied. Read More

Conflicting trade news knocked investors around today, pushing the main stock market indices to a mixed close in choppy trading. Read More