Stocks gained after investors took heart from stronger U.S. economic data, snapping a three-day losing streak, but finished off session highs after another warning about Europe's sovereign-debt crisis. more

Printing money can't solve global debt problems, says legendary hedge fund investor Julian Robertson. Sadly, it's the overwhelming strategy being used today by global leaders, but it creates tremendous volatility in the market and doesn't get us any closer to fixing our problems. Unfortunately, as l more

A very "blah" day for the markets. Nothing crazy exciting beyond Zynga (ZNGA) selling 100 million shares at $10 and starting its trading tomorrow alongside Research in Motion (RIMM) posting sour earnings (the stock is down over 7% after hours). Original post: December 15th, 2011 Stock Market Recap more

No matter what the market conditions may be, especially in weeks like this, it is very good idea to do everything you can to stick to the normal trading routine. While none of us can control what the markets do, we can control what we do everyday to be in the right place at the [...] more

U.S. stocks closed higher Thursday on upbeat jobs and manufacturing reports, but investors said the market remains nervous about the European debt crisis. more

This is a guest post by Derek Devore, an experienced options trader. Find out more about his OptionBoost Video Training Program at http://optionboost.com One of my favorite structures when I’m evaluating a position which is slow moving, but is on its way to reaching a particular price point, i more

Asian stocks drift lower, taking their cue from Wall Street after the US Federal Reserve decides against fresh action to boost the economy more

Bank stocks have been shellacked lately as investors worry about what impact the foreclosure scandal will have on the results for the nation's largest financial institutions. more

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In the Arab world in 2011, tyrants have fallen on the region’s political awakening. In rich nations, elected leaders have been frozen in crisis, writes Philip Stephens more

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Gold futures edge higher, recovering a fraction of this week’s heavy losses, with analysts finding some reasons to be positive on the precious metal. more

The IPO market is really beginning to catch fire with the tech industry partying like it’s 1999.  The party lights glowed and the DJ began spinning the beats before the LinkedIn (LNKD) IPO a couple weeks ago and the party will continue reaching a feverish pitch with a Groupon (GRPN) IPO.  more