The European Union has several countries in recession and China's numbers seem to be indicating slower growth than previously expected.
As we head into the summer, our models indicate the currently lower volatility will likely stay for a period of time.
Consider this: Electricity generated from natural gas now equals power generated from coal-fired power plants.
The euro's decline to a two-year low is holding back corporate earnings and it may continue to do so, say Covestor managers.
There are now questions at the Fed as to whether QE3 would even be effective, based on the FOMC minutes, says Dividend and Income Plus manager Bill DeShurko.
It's sometimes hard to conceptualize the difference between these two very large investing figures. Here's some help.
Sure, risk management and expected payoff are similar. But that's where a reasonable comparison ends.
A maker of equipment for the solar, LED and emerging technologies industries, the company is making money hand over fist.
Alcoa's report is being seen as sign of a troubled earnings season. Analysts that were slow to cut EPS targets across the board may be the bigger worry.
U.S. stocks are selling off for a fifth-straight day. The Fed minutes could be a catalyst, although stocks are not oversold and volatility remains low.