Outlook

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Market and economic conditions can change quickly and such shifts can have a big impact on your investment planning. We bring you a cross-section of perspectives to keep you updated about the market, economic and geopolitical trends that can help you make informed decisions in investing.

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The low-rate environment has forced income-oriented and bond investors to consider other areas like stocks for yield.

The Big Payback: Why dividends are back in focus

The government shutdown is no real threat to markets – Peattie and Sizemore

The two Covestor portfolio managers share their thoughts with TheStreet.com

The government shutdown is no real threat to markets – …

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Don't let the government shutdown furlough your long-term investment plans

Will the government shutdown put U.S. stocks on furlough?

What is a stock exchange?

Paddy Hirsch goes to his whiteboard once again.

What is a stock exchange?

Covestor’s Sizemore tells CNBC why he’s bullish on Mexico

Mexico's energy reforms offer investors opportunities, Sizemore tells CNBC.

Covestor’s Sizemore tells CNBC why he’s bullish on Mexico

IEA forecast

The shale energy boom is improving incomes and jobs outlook.

The U.S. shale energy windfall is bigger than we thought

S&P 500 Highs

Some 18.8% of S&P 500 stocks have traded to 52-week highs.

High times for S&P 500 stocks

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Focus on contingencies instead.

Outlook Strategies

Forecasts are useless

US energy boom fuels economic recovery

US companies will benefit from cheaper oil and gas prices.

Outlook Strategies

US energy boom fuels economic recovery

Optimism has turned to worry

But the fundamental outlook of modest economic growth has not changed in my mind.

Outlook Strategies

Optimism has turned to worry

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The market impact and debate over Fed tapering is fierce.

Investing in the time of tapering

DOW SLUMP

IBM and Chevron are among the Dow's worst performers since August 2 high.

The Dog Days of the Dow