Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has been charting a path steadily higher over the past 12 months, up nearly 29%. Today, the stock is trading up 0.2% at $73.40, not far from its Sept. 18 record high of $75.97. Since then, the Dow stock has pulled back to their 40-day moving average -- a trendline that has served as a springboard over the last year. If past is precedent, MSFT could take aim at n...Read More

We've been keeping a close eye on the struggles of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock since the company's Sept. 12 product unveil. Since their Sept. 11 close of $161.50, AAPL shares have shed 5.4% to trade at $152.74, performing even worse than normal in September. If that wasn't bad enough, our market research recently discovered two warning signs for the iPhone maker, if history should repeat. AA...Read More

It's been a great quarter for the S&P 500 Index (SPX), which popped above 2,500 for the first time ever. The third quarter has also been kind to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), which touched a record high as recently as Thursday, Sept. 21. Both indexes are set for an eighth straight quarter in the black, with the SPX and DJIA pacing for gains of 3.3% and 4.7%, respectively. Below, we take...Read More

The ROBO Global Robotics & Automation ETF (ROBO) still maintains a pretty low profile with investors, despite racking up a banner 2017. ROBO shares have gained about 34% year-to-date, and the fund -- which started trading in October 2013 -- topped $1 billion in assets under management in early August. The fund's ascent has been supported by massive inflows; per etf.com, ROBO's AUM ballooned by 738...Read More

FAANG stocks sold off on Monday, with shares of Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) shedding 4.5% -- their biggest one-day percentage loss since Nov. 3. With FB reacting to Mark Zuckerberg's scrapped plans for a new class of stock , the shares had lost roughly $26 billion in market cap at their intraday low. And while it's still too early to tell, the equity is pacing for its worst week since December, even...Read More

Last month we featured Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:REGN) as two stocks to watch in September, as both biotechs historically outperformed for the month. However, they've so far bucked this trend, underperforming since the end of August, ready to close September in the red. On the other hand, data suggests ALXN and REGN could both redeem...Read More

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is higher at midday, as markets attempt to rebound from a three-day losing streak. However, the Dow is well off its intraday highs, and the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and Nasdaq Composite (COMP) briefly turned negative, amid re-emerging concerns about North Korea. Meanwhile, traders are digesting a surprise drop in new home sales, which fell to an eight-month low...Read More

Analysts are weighing in on software firm Red Hat Inc (NYSE:RHT), biopharmaceutical company ProQR Therapeutics NV (NASDAQ:PRQR), and Israeli tech concern Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (NASDAQ:TSEM). Here's a quick roundup of today's bullish brokerage notes on shares of RHT, PRQR, and TSEM. Red Hat Gaps Higher on Earnings, GuidanceRed Hat received no fewer than 10 price-target raises after reporting bet...Read More

Analysts are weighing in on bank stock JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), restaurant chain Cheesecake Factory Inc (NASDAQ:CAKE), and biotech Genocea Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ:GNCA). Here's a quick roundup of today's bearish brokerage notes on shares of JPM, CAKE, and GNCA.Deutsche Bank Downgrades JPMorgan ChaseDeutsche Bank downgraded JPMorgan Chase to "hold" from "buy," saying the Fed's plan to g...Read More

Stocks appear to be stabilizing following yesterday's risk-off session. Among specific stocks in focus today are semiconductor name NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), Ann Taylor parent Ascena Retail Group Inc (NASDAQ:ASNA), and biotech Axovant Sciences Ltd (NASDAQ:AXON). Here's a closer look at what's moving shares of NVDA, ASNA, and AXON. China AI Push Lifts NVIDIA StockShares of NVIDIA are a...Read More

Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) futures are pointed modestly higher today, as the index tries to stabilize after falling for a third straight day. Tech stocks are attempting to stage a rebound, and traders are also awaiting a handful of Fed speeches scheduled for today, including the highly anticipated speech from Fed Chair Janet Yellen. Traders will also hear from Cleveland Fed President Lor...Read More

United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX) made headlines earlier in September after striking a $30 billion deal to acquire Rockwell Collins. In addition, the U.S. Senate passed a fiscal 2018 defense policy bill, worth nearly $700 billion. Pending approval from President Trump, the bill could give the defense sector a boost. UTX has backpedaled from its mid-July peak just shy of $125, but the pull...Read More

Via Soveriegnman.com[Editor's note: This letter was co-written with Tim Price, co-founder of the VT Price Value portfolio and editor of Price Value International.]In the late spring of 1720, Sir Isaac Newton decided to sell his stocks.Newton had been an investor in the South Sea Company, a famous enterprise which effectively commanded a trading monopoly with South America.The investment had alread...Read More

Via Soveriegnman.com[Editor's note: This letter was co-written with Tim Price, co-founder of the VT Price Value portfolio and editor of Price Value International.]In the late spring of 1720, Sir Isaac Newton decided to sell his stocks.Newton had been an investor in the South Sea Company, a famous enterprise which effectively commanded a trading monopoly with South America.The investment had alread...Read More

John Kaiser, Editor of Kaiser Research Online, interviews Nevada Exploration Inc. President James Buskard at the September 15 2017 Metals Investor Forum.________________________________________________________________The companies presenting at the Metals Investor Forum are as vetted as it gets - they have already cleared the high hurdle of earning the coverage from the newsletter writers' as comp...Read More

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Eric Coffin, Editor of HRA Advisories, interviews Colorado Resources Ltd. President, CEO and Director Adam Travis at the September 15, 2017 Metals Investor Forum.________________________________________________________________The companies presenting at the Metals Investor Forum are as vetted as it gets - they have already cleared the high hurdle of earning the coverage from the newsletter writers...Read More

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) fell for a third straight day, as jitters related to North Korea sent stocks spiraling. Specifically, the rogue nation's foreign minister said President Trump had effectively declared war on the country, giving it the right to shoot down U.S. bombers. In addition, the tech sector -- including Apple and fellow FAANG stock Facebook -- sold off, pressuring...Read More

Though earnings season has mostly wrapped up, memory chip maker Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) will report its fiscal fourth-quarter results after the close tomorrow night. Micron has a history of making outsized moves following its earnings reports. Below, we will take a look at how Micron stock typically reacts after earnings, and how options traders are preparing for the big event.Histori...Read More

Tech stocks have taken a tumble lately, led by a steep slide in Apple (AAPL) shares. Since touching a record high of $146.59 on Friday, Sept. 15, the PowerShares QQQ Trust (QQQ) has pulled back close to 2.7%. Likewise, the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) touched an all-time peak of $59.17 on Tuesday, Sept. 19, but has subsequently slid 2.3%. Today, both tech-based exchanged-traded fun...Read More