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In due course, markets can, do, and will correct. By their very nature, corrections will test patience and trick emotions, tearing the most stalwart investment scheme and shredding it to ribbons.

Can the rally keep going? Not for long. Also this week, we take a look at Disney and Apple.

Pimco's public feud with founder and legendary bond king Bill Gross is proving to be a lot more costly for the firm and its employees. 

A few weeks ago, I noted the long – very long! – period of congestion would almost have to be broken with a major move.  I didn’t know the direction, but was confident of the ferocity.

Officials at the SEC and the NYSE are looking into issues surrounding massive ETF price plunges Monday, as market participants warn retail investors’ confidence in the market was rocked.

Investors are in a severe state of ambiguity and doubt thanks to sluggish global growth, broadly lower commodity prices, and slowing earnings growth.

I’ve seen a lot of different kinds of markets. But I’m not certain I’ve ever seen a market that has gone nowhere for so long!

When the market slumps, it's always a good idea to start looking for bargains.

It looks like the market has formed an ascending triangle. That’s a good sign, as it’s generally a pause before a further move north. 'Generally,' not always, but I’m more bullish than bearish right now.

Bank analysts warn another crisis is in store for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which potentially means another bailout.

For whatever reason, Adobe Systems rarely appears on my “buy screen.” It should, as it’s a solid performer.

In trading, you’re going to be wrong a lot, and that’s okay. What’s not okay? Staying wrong when the charts change.

On the eve of Memorial Day weekend, we take a look at two stocks for the summer: Sirius XM and ConAgra. Is it time to buy?

This week, we take a look at Coca-Cola and Altria Group. Is it time to buy?

I think making a new high is a good thing, but is it time to be cautious? Also this week, we take a look at Comcast and Anheuser Busch Inbev.

The Nasdaq has surpassed the psychologically important dotcom record, but it would have to rise another 36% to 6,941 to truly be in record territory, taking into consideration inflation and the drop in the value of the dollar since 2000.

Portfolio not doing much this year? Remember, most stocks act just like the market. So don’t worry: when the market picks up, so will your holdings.

As we walk down memory lane to the days when we got stock picks from cab drivers and chat rooms, we see that the Nasdaq’s foundation is much stronger today.

I’ve been talking about the market moving sideways for weeks, but maybe – just maybe – that’s over.

My wife and I took a few days to visit Disneyworld and it was CROWDED. Does it mean the stock is doing well?