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It’s been nearly 2 months that the S&P 500 (SPY) has been mired in a trading range. That is why investment veteran Steve Reitmeister shares his latest insights to explain why a bull market is still in place...and how to target the best stocks and ETFs for the days ahead.…

The market’s focus early this week will be on the Tue/Wed FOMC meeting. After the meeting concludes on Wednesday, Fed Chair Powell will hold his usual press conference, and the FOMC will also release its updated macroeconomic forecasts and its updated dot-plot forecast for the federal funds rate. The markets...

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +0.67%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.73%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.85%. Stocks on Friday recovered from early losses and settled...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.08% and posted a new 2-1/2 month high. The dollar found support Friday from higher bond yields after the University of Michigan U.S. Aug inflation expectations unexpectedly rose, which is hawkish for Fed policy. Gains in the dollar were limited on...

October WTI crude oil (CLV23 ) this morning is up +0.38 (+0.48%), and Oct RBOB gasoline (RBV23 ) is down -0.39 (-0.15%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are mixed. Crude garnered support today on comments from Fed Chair Powell, who signaled the Fed may pause rate hikes when...

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.43%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.65%. Stocks this morning are moderately lower. Stocks retreated on...

Doctors explain some of the physical symptoms to be aware of. By Katie Wright.

Morning Markets September E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESU2 3) this morning are up +0.27%, and Sep Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU2 3) are up +0.12%. Stock indexes this morning are moderately higher on mild short covering ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s speech later this morning at Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Slightly...

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -1.35%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -2.19%. Stocks on Thursday gave up a morning rally and...