Michael Tarsala
The 1340 area is the first of two important support areas, as bullish activity in the stock market wanes.
Americans think gold is the best long-term investment -- a reflection the very low opinion of the bond market, and perhaps an improving one for housing.
Comparing Chesapeake (CHK) to Worldcom and Enron is wrong. But there are important lessons here for investors.
The performance of utility stocks in coming weeks and months could provide cues for both your offensive and defensive investing strategy.
Former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan thinks stocks are cheap. His reasoning may go beyond just PE ratios.
The price of gold may be a “risk-on” market indicator for the rest of 2012, having potential implications for equities – not just commodities.
Take a look at the Dow Jones Industrials (DJI) and you would be hard-pressed to present a bearish case.
Stocks can take a hit even after strong earnings beats. An active manager who knows the stock and its psychology well can help position you around such events.
Even for long-term investors, breadth indicators such as BPI are a helpful way to get a handle on the big market trends.
GDP help economists gauge the U.S. economy, but has little direct relevance for most long-term investors. Here's what it can do for you, and what it cannot.