By Jon D. Markman On July 9, 202006:28 AM Eastern
Stocks scrambled higher in a wacky session Wednesday as investors balanced the rising tide of COVID-19 cases against the FOMO impulse generated by a swiftly rising market that has caught even the...
By Mike Larson On July 8, 202003:11 PM Eastern
Two types of investments have become incredibly precious.
Not only are they seeing incredibly strong demand, but they’re racking up powerful gains as a result.
There’s no reason to keep you in...
By Jon D. Markman On July 8, 202003:00 PM Eastern
Stocks largely seesawed Wednesday, with investors assessing the outlook for recovery in the U.S. economy as COVID-19 infections continue to step higher.
Through 2:30 p.m. Eastern, the Dow was up...
By Sean Brodrick On July 8, 202011:35 AM Eastern
I’ll keep this as brief as possible — and yes, I know my default mode is to yap on and on — because I am doing a webinar presentation for the MoneyShow on gold and silver in just a few short...
By Jon D. Markman On July 8, 202006:28 AM Eastern
Stocks snuggled lower on Tuesday, pulled down by profit-taking after a string of daily gains and as rising COVID-19 cases pressured sentiment.
The Dow Jones Industrials opened down 100 points,...
By Jon D. Markman On July 7, 202003:05 PM Eastern
Stocks swirled in all directions Tuesday, placing the broad market at risk of breaking a winning streak following sobering economic warnings from Europe as the COVID-19 pandemic wears on.
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By Sean Brodrick On July 7, 202001:52 PM Eastern
My friend Shirley Vaughan has always been kind to me. I’ve known her for decades — I’m friends with her adult children — and have spent some fun, memorable holidays at the Vaughan house.
At 91,...
By Sean Brodrick On July 7, 202011:45 AM Eastern
I watched yesterday’s precious metals rally with interest. Miners tried to sell off early on, but a rally in metals lifted them higher throughout the day. It culminated with a strong rally into...
By Jon D. Markman On July 7, 202006:28 AM Eastern
Stocks zipped higher Monday as fresh data showed signs that the economy continues to recover from the slowdown caused by the brutal COVID-19 pandemic.
The Dow raced out to a 375-point lead at...
By Jon D. Markman On July 6, 202002:10 PM Eastern
Stocks are steaming higher Monday with momentum aided by signs of recovery in the embattled services sector, a key driver in the world’s largest economy as it continues to fight the impact of the...