May 11, 2013 by Matt ThalmanLike These High-Fashion Retailers? You Don't Have to Pick Just OneAlthough the companies compete for customers, each company could untimely win in the long run.
May 11, 2013 by Matt ThalmanThese Commercials Aren't Out to Help You: Thoughts on Day TradingWho's really making money when investors use the products and services brokerage companies offer.
May 10, 2013 by Matt ThalmanThe Stocks That Missed Today's RallyEven on days when the market as a whole moves higher, we can still find a few losers mixed in the bunch.
May 10, 2013 by Matt ThalmanDeclining Commodity Prices Weigh on a Few Dow StocksAs the value of the underlining assets of a few companies decline, investors are reducing the value of the companies also.
May 9, 2013 by Matt ThalmanMarkets Couldn't Hold Early Gains: Dow Falls 22 PointsDespite strong earnings reports and a positive jobs report, the markets moved lower today.
May 9, 2013 by Matt ThalmanLow Jobless Claims Data Not Enough to Spur Markets HigherAs the economy strengthens and the markets rise higher, investors have become spoiled with good news.
May 8, 2013 by Matt ThalmanA Few Dow Losers on a Winning DayEven on days when the market as a whole moves higher, we can still find a few losers mixed in.
May 8, 2013 by Matt ThalmanStrong Housing Data Helps Push Markets HigherLower delinquency rates and an increase in mortgage and refinancing applications give investors confidence.
May 7, 2013 by Matt ThalmanThe Bull Market Continues: Dow Breaks 15,000 Mark As the market continues to set new all-time highs, surpassing key milestones is just part of the process.
May 7, 2013 by Matt ThalmanMarkets Keep Rising Without a StimulantStocks move higher again today on little to no news.
May 6, 2013 by Matt ThalmanA Very Quiet Day on Wall StreetMarkets move just slightly while investors have very little news to trade on.
May 6, 2013 by Matt ThalmanHealth-Related Stocks Put Downward Pressure on the DowThe big losers of the Dow today are the health care stocks.
May 5, 2013 by Matt ThalmanAfter Nearly 10 Years, Is Now Microsoft's Time to Shine?With shares up more than 24% year to date, should Microsoft investors stick around or sell while they're ahead?
May 4, 2013 by Matt ThalmanLast Week's Big Dow LosersAn in-depth look at what caused a few stocks to become this week’s big Dow losers.
May 4, 2013 by Matt ThalmanBetting on Online Gambling Is Truly GamblingWith online gambling now legal and live in Nevada, investors need to consider a few things before running to the table.
May 4, 2013 by Matt ThalmanFinding the Next Largest Company in the WorldFinding good companies, investing in them, and sitting back is a winning solution for investors.
May 3, 2013 by Matt ThalmanDow Nears 15,000 Mark While S&P 500 Breaks 1,600Once again, the major indexes set new all-time highs and pass major milestones.
May 3, 2013 by Matt ThalmanMarkets Surge on Jobs ReportInvestors push stocks higher following a better-than-expected unemployment report.
May 2, 2013 by Matt ThalmanMarkets Move One Step Closer to Milestone LevelsThe bulls were running today as the Dow and S&P 500 both close just points away from historic milestones.
May 2, 2013 by Matt ThalmanUnemployment Claims Fall, Markets RiseMarkets rise on positive jobs data here at home and stimulus news from Europe.