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Stock Market Today 1/22/21: Nasdaq Scratches Out Another Record Finish
Stock Market Today 1/22/21: Nasdaq Scratches Out Another Record Finish
The Nasdaq came out of a mixed day with yet another fresh high. More interesting were Friday's moves by IBM, Intel and GameStop.
January 22, 2021
Why GameStop (GME) Stock Has Gone on an Epic Tear
Why GameStop (GME) Stock Has Gone on an Epic Tear
GameStop has rocketed 2,419% since April. However, recent heat under GME shares has been fueled not just by good news, but also doubters calling it qu…
January 22, 2021
Stock Market Today 1/21/21: Big Tech Keeps the Rally Moving
Stock Market Today 1/21/21: Big Tech Keeps the Rally Moving
While Biden got to work on a number of new COVID-fighting measures Thursday, Wall Street kept its eye on mega-cap technology firms.
January 21, 2021
Stock Market Today 1/20/21: Wall Street Welcomes Biden With Resounding Rally
Stock Market Today 1/20/21: Wall Street Welcomes Biden With Resounding Rally
The major indices finished at record highs Wednesday as investors digested the new president's inauguration message and hopes for his stimulus plan.
January 20, 2021
Stock Market Today 1/19/21: Investors Cheer Yellen Remarks on Stimulus, Taxes
Stock Market Today 1/19/21: Investors Cheer Yellen Remarks on Stimulus, Taxes
President-Elect Joe Biden's pick for Treasury secretary sets a market-friendly tone in congressional hearing, lifting investor spirits Tuesday.
January 19, 2021
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Stock Market Today 1/15/21: New Stimulus Plan Fails to Stimulate Stocks
Stock Market Today 1/15/21: New Stimulus Plan Fails to Stimulate Stocks
Did Wall Street just "sell the news"? Stocks decline a day after Biden unveils $1.9 trillion "American Rescue Plan."
January 15, 2021
Wedbush: TSLA Has Double-Digit Upside, But Don't Buy
Wedbush: TSLA Has Double-Digit Upside, But Don't Buy
Analyst Dan Ives just put a Street-high $950 price target on TSLA stock, but he maintained his Neutral stance. Here's why.
January 15, 2021
Stock Market Today 1/14/21: Small Caps Roar Despite Lousy Unemployment Data
Stock Market Today 1/14/21: Small Caps Roar Despite Lousy Unemployment Data
A spike in weekly initial jobless claims reversed recent progress and weighed on blue chips, but the Russell 2000 set fresh records once again.
January 14, 2021
Stock Market Today 1/13/21: Stocks Flat Amid Drama in D.C.
Stock Market Today 1/13/21: Stocks Flat Amid Drama in D.C.
The impeachment debate and light volume made for a choppy session that ended with the major indices little changed.
January 13, 2021
Stock Market Today 1/12/21: Stocks Grind Ahead, Tesla Keeps Sprinting
Stock Market Today 1/12/21: Stocks Grind Ahead, Tesla Keeps Sprinting
Tesla (TSLA) and energy stocks were high points of an otherwise subdued Tuesday of trading for the major indices.
January 12, 2021
Stock Market Today 1/11/21: Big Tech Stocks Thumped After Banning Trump
Stock Market Today 1/11/21: Big Tech Stocks Thumped After Banning Trump
Shares of several major tech firms slumped Monday after 'deplatforming' President Trump and others in response to last week's attack on the Capitol.
January 11, 2021
Stock Market Today 1/8/21: Stocks Keep Scrambling Over the Wall of Worry
Stock Market Today 1/8/21: Stocks Keep Scrambling Over the Wall of Worry
The major indices pressed on despite a new low point in the COVID fight and a disappointing jobs report. Digital currency Bitcoin hit new breathtaking…
January 8, 2021
Stock Market Today 1/7/21: Major Indices Reach New Peaks as Washington Simmers
Stock Market Today 1/7/21: Major Indices Reach New Peaks as Washington Simmers
Thursday's confirmation of Joe Biden as America's next president, as well as improving economic indicators, helped stocks regain their momentum from y…
January 8, 2021
Stock Market Today 1/6/21: U.S. Capitol Under Attack, Dow Sets New Highs Anyway
Stock Market Today 1/6/21: U.S. Capitol Under Attack, Dow Sets New Highs Anyway
Stocks soared early Wednesday on the back of a Democratic sweep in Georgia's runoffs, then maintained some of their ground despite a violent pro-Trump…
January 6, 2021
Stock Market Today 1/5/21: Energy Gets a Spark as Stocks Snap Back
Stock Market Today 1/5/21: Energy Gets a Spark as Stocks Snap Back
A Saudi deal helped juice U.S. crude oil to its highest price since February, buoying the energy sector in a broad Tuesday rebound for stocks.
January 5, 2021
Stock Market Today 1/4/21: Stocks Stumble Out of the Blocks to Start 2021
Stock Market Today 1/4/21: Stocks Stumble Out of the Blocks to Start 2021
The major indices spilled plenty of red ink Monday as investors mulled the consequences of Georgia's upcoming senatorial runoffs, as well as continued…
January 4, 2021
The 11 Best Growth Stocks to Buy for 2021
The 11 Best Growth Stocks to Buy for 2021
Growth stocks cleaned up in 2020, but they could have a rockier 2021. Still, keep these 11 names on your watch list to buy on dips.
January 4, 2021
The Best and Worst Dow Stocks From 2020
The Best and Worst Dow Stocks From 2020
We look at the performance of all 30 Dow Jones stocks in 2020, including those that led the average's march to new heights ... and those that weighed …
December 31, 2020
The Best and Worst S&P 500 Stocks From 2020
The Best and Worst S&P 500 Stocks From 2020
The S&P 500 made the most of a calamitous year, gaining 16% in 2020 after recovering from a quick bear market. Here's how every component performed.
December 31, 2020
Stock Market Today 12/31/20: Dow, S&P 500 Go Out on Top
Stock Market Today 12/31/20: Dow, S&P 500 Go Out on Top
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 finished 2020 atop the mountain, notching record closes to cap an improbable year.
December 31, 2020
The 21 Best ETFs to Buy for a Prosperous 2021
The 21 Best ETFs to Buy for a Prosperous 2021
Exposure to emerging trends. Core holdings. Tactical defensive plays. The 21 best ETFs for 2021 cover a wide range of options for numerous objectives.
December 31, 2020
The 21 Best Stocks to Buy for 2021
The 21 Best Stocks to Buy for 2021
Call it a comeback. Many of the best stocks to buy for 2021 are heavily tied to economic recovery prospects as the world fights back against COVID-19.
December 31, 2020
Wedbush: Apple iPhone 12 ‘Supercycle Reality Meeting Hype’ (AAPL)
Wedbush: Apple iPhone 12 ‘Supercycle Reality Meeting Hype’ (AAPL)
AAPL stock has up to 46% additional upside, says Wedbush's Ives, as ‘Cook & Co. have the stage set for a supercycle 5G product release.’
December 31, 2020
Stock Market Today 12/30/20: Dow Nicks New High in 2020's Penultimate Session
Stock Market Today 12/30/20: Dow Nicks New High in 2020's Penultimate Session
A Wednesday session light on trading volume and news alike ended in slight gains, with the Dow setting another fresh closing high.
December 30, 2020
Stock Market Today 12/29/20: Stocks Slide as They Look for Their Next Spark
Stock Market Today 12/29/20: Stocks Slide as They Look for Their Next Spark
Congress battled over whether to upgrade $600 stimulus checks to $2,000 payments Tuesday, but stocks didn't seem to take their cue from Washington.
December 30, 2020