Second-quarter earnings season kicked into high gear this week with results from the big banks. The sector’s profits are accelerating. Read More
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Negative economic reports this week from China cast doubt on the resiliency of the country's growth and by extension, the health of the global economy. Read More
Economic growth and Federal Reserve dovishness are propelling the stock market to record highs. Are investors too complacent? Read More
Valuations are relatively high but we're facing a corporate earnings recession and slowing global growth. Something has to give. Read More
The bull market continues, but worrisome data this summer indicate that investors should keep their risk-taking in check. Read More
Investors are placing a lot of hopes on another interest rate cut this month, but they’re like kids clamoring for Christmas in summer. Read More
The markets have sharply risen and fallen, in predictable and recurring patterns, according to short-term policy whims. Here’s how to trade now. Read More
As OPEC prepares to meet next week, producers are desperate to shore up crude prices. Here's what it means for all investors. Read More
The resilience of the U.S. consumer could make the difference between a soft or hard landing for the economy and stocks. Read More
Markets tend to fall faster than they rise. As risks increase, here’s how to avoid a dizzying ride to the bottom. Read More