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October was the best month for Stocks in the last 4 years. The good momentum may continue to November.

U.S. stock futures are climbing back up from earlier lows. The S&P 500 is getting closer to an all-time high.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1. Hot Turkey

Turkey's main Istanbul index is surging around 5% after the ruling AKP party won a surprise outright majority in parliamentary elections. The lira is also jumping versus the U.S. dollar.

"A period of prolonged political uncertainty has come to an end, hence the strong rally of the Turkish lira," explained Simon Smith, chief economist at FxPro.

Still, Turkey's economy remains vulnerable to any rise in U.S. interest rates because of its yawning current account deficit and some analysts say the gains may be short-lived.

2. Stocks to watch

Chipotle, HSBC: Chipotle (CMG) is in the spotlight Monday after the company temporarily closed dozens of restaurants in Washington and Oregon after an E.coli scare. Shares in the restaurant chain have dropped by about 15% since mid-October.

Shares in HSBC (HSBC) are dipping by around 1% in London as investors react to the bank's latest earnings results. Pre-tax profits in the third quarter rose 31% compared to the same period last year, but underlying revenues were down.

3. Earnings and economics

Visa (V), Estee Lauder (EL) and Clorox (CLX) are among the companies reporting ahead of the open.

Then Allstate (ALL), Avis Budget (CAR), AMC Entertainment (AMC) and Fitbit (FIT) will post earnings after the close.

On the economic side, the Institute for Supply Management will release its October manufacturing report at 10 a.m. ET.

4. International markets overview

European markets are not making any major moves in early trading, but there's a positive atmosphere in the markets.

Asian stock markets mostly ended with losses.

This comes as official data shows China's factory sector slowed for a third straight month in October.

China's Premier Li Keqiang also set a new medium term target for growth, saying the world's second biggest economy will need to expand by at least 6.5% per year over the next five years, according to state media. The Chinese government had been targeting 7% growth this year.

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Welcome to the final trading day of October.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1. Stock market overview

U.S. futures are solid ahead of the open, indicating stocks may edge higher when the trading bell rings.

European markets are mostly positive in early trading, though the gains are small.

Asian markets generally closed the week with some losses. China's announcement that it would abolish its "one-child" policy didn't give the markets a lift. The change isn't expected to help China's faltering economy for years.

2. Market movers

First Solar, Expedia, Genworth: Investors in First Solar (FSLR) are in for a treat after the solar panel manufacturer released better-than-expected earnings on Thursday evening. Shares are rising by about 11% premarket.

Expedia (EXPE) stock is also rising by about 6% in extended trading after the travel website company unveiled earnings that beat Wall Street forecasts.

But investors were unimpressed with the latest quarterly report from financial services company Genworth (GNW). Shares dropped by about 11% in extended trading.

3. Earnings

Noteworthy companies reporting this morning include Exxon Mobil (XOM), Phillips 66 (PSX), CVS Health (CVS) and Chevron (CVX)

Beer brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev (AHBIF) is also posting quarterly results and could provide an update about its planned takeover of SABMiller (SBMRY).

4. Economics

Japan's central bank decided to hold its fire on more economic stimulus after a policy meeting wrapped up Friday. Some experts had expected the government to act, as the latest figures showed the economy shrank by 0.3% in the second quarter.

In the U.S., the Bureau of Economic Analysis will post its September report on personal income and spending at 8:30 a.m. ET.

The University of Michigan will give a final update to October's consumer sentiment index at 10 a.m.

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It's another trading day in the middle of earnings season, and there's plenty to watch for.

Wall Street is also getting excited about talk of more Merger and Acquisition (M&A) in the pharmaceutical sector.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1. Takeover talk

Shares in Allergan (AGN) are rising by about 10% premarket based on reports that Pfizer (PFE) is talking with the Botox-maker about a potential takeover bid. Reports in the Financial Times and Wall Street Journal cite unnamed sources. In an emailed statement to CNNMoney, Pfizer said "it does not comment on market rumor and speculation."

Allergan did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Earlier this year, Allergan combined with Actavis. The group has a market value of well over $110 billion.

Pfizer has a market value around $220 billion.

2. Earnings

It's another busy morning for earnings, with reports from Sony (SNE), Nokia (NOK), Aetna (AET), Time Warner Cable (TWC) and MasterCard (MA) coming through before the opening bell.

Afternoon reports include Expedia (EXPE), LinkedIn (LNKD, Tech30) and Starbucks (SBUX).

3. Stock market movers

Banks, PayPal, Hanes: Shares in Deutsche Bank (DB) are falling by 3% in Germany after the firm reported a massive 6 billion euro ($6.6 billion) loss in the third quarter and announced plans to shed 35,000 jobs.

Shares in the British bank Barclays (BCS) are also declining by about 5% in London after reporting disappointing quarterly results.

PayPal (PYPL, Tech30) stock is dropping by about 6% premarket as Wall Street expresses disappointment over the company's latest earnings results.

Hanes (HBI) stock could shoot up by over 10% at the open after the company beat earnings expectations.

4. Economics

A few important economic reports will be coming through Thursday.

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is releasing an estimate for gross domestic product growth in the third quarter at 8:30 a.m. ET. In the second quarter, GDP growth reached 3.9%, up from a weak first quarter of 0.6% growth.

At the same time, the U.S. Department of Labor will release weekly jobless claims.

At 10 a.m. the National Association of Realtors is set to give an update on pending home sales from September.

And then government data on natural gas inventories will be released at 10:30 a.m.

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Shares in many well-known companies are set for big moves today. Be ready.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1. Stock market movers

Apple, Twitter, Northrop Grumman, Rite Aid, Starwood Hotels: Shares in Apple (AAPL, Tech30) are jumping ahead of the open after the company reported strong quarterly results. Apple's profit rose 31% as customers continued to buy more expensive iPhones.

On the other hand, Twitter's (TWTR, Tech30) stock is set to tumble after the tech firm turned in another disappointing earnings report.

Shares in Northrop Grumman (NOC) are rising by about 9% premarket after the company landed a massive contract with the Pentagon to build its Long Range Strike Bomber. The firm is also reporting earnings ahead of the opening bell.

Rite Aid (RAD) shares are sinking about 7% premarket following a 45% surge on Tuesday triggered by reports that Walgreens (WBA) was planning to buy the company. Walgreens confirmed the $17.2 billion deal after the closing bell.

Walgreens is also set to report earnings before trading begins.

And shares in Starwood Hotels (HOT) could be on the move Wednesday after three Chinese firms were reported to be trying to buy the group, which operates W and Sheraton hotels.

2. Ones to watch

Volkswagen, IBM: Investors are keeping a close eye on Volkswagen (VLKAY) after the company reported a deep loss in the third quarter because of the group's diesel emissions scandal. Shares are rising about 2% in Europe as investors seem relieved that the losses weren't worse.

IBM (IBM, Tech30) may remain in the spotlight after the tech giant admitted Tuesday that it is under investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The SEC is conducting an investigation into certain IBM accounting practices in the U.S., UK and Ireland, but the company wouldn't provide further details.

3. Earnings

There are a lot of companies reporting earnings today.

Before the open, we'll get updates  from firms including Fiat Chrysler (FCAM), Hershey (HSY) and the global food giant Mondelez International (MDLZ).

After the close, GoPro (GPRO, Tech30), Marriott (MAR) and Yelp (YELP) are reporting.

4. Waiting for the Fed

The Federal Reserve will issue its latest decision on interest rates at 2 p.m. ET.

"A change in policy is not, perhaps, terribly likely," said Paul Donovan, a senior economist at UBS. "A change in the nuance of the statement is perhaps more plausible."

The world is waiting for the Fed to raise rates but it's been holding back over lingering concerns about the strength of the U.S. economy as global growth slows.

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Some of the biggest companies in the world are reporting quarterly results and the reports are sure to move affect the markets.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1. Earnings

Corporate giants such as Ford (F), Comcast (CCV), Alibaba (BABA, Tech30), Coach (COH), UPS (UPS), Pfizer (PFE) and T-Mobile (TMUS) are reporting before the trading day begins.

BP (BP) reported results that came in ahead of expectations so its shares are rising in London by nearly 2%.

After the closing bell, Apple (AAPL, Tech30) will open its books alongside Twitter (TWTR, Tech30).

Last week a string of other big tech companies like Amazon (AMZN, Tech30), Alphabet (GOOG) and Microsoft (MSFT, Tech30) set the stage with great results.

2. Senate votes on cybersecurity bill

The U.S. Senate is deciding on Tuesday whether to approve the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA). It's a measure designed to help American companies work more closely with law enforcement officials to fight off hackers.

The idea behind CISA is to help U.S. companies react more quickly to attacks on their computer systems. But tech companies have opposed the bill, with many saying CISA could expand U.S. government spying on Americans.

3. Economics

Wall Street will get further insight into the health of the U.S. housing market Tuesday when the Case-Shiller housing index comes out at 9 a.m. ET.

The Conference Board is posting its October consumer confidence index at 10 a.m. In September, the index showed Americans were feeling more confident because of lower gasoline prices and improvements in the labor market.

In the U.K., new data shows the economy grew by 2.3% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year. While that growth looks solid, the number came in slightly below expectations, and was slightly weaker than the previous quarter.

4. Global markets overview

U.S. stock futures are looking soft and most European markets are dipping in early trading.

While Chinese stock markets moved up a bit on Tuesday, all other major Asian markets ended the day with losses.

The price of natural gas continues to drop, down another 3% to trade around $2 per million British thermal units. Prices have declined by nearly a third since the start of 2015, and losses have accelerated in the last few days. Oil prices are also falling by nearly 1% to below $44 a barrel.

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Investors can't seem to make up their minds whether to buy or sell following a stunning two-day rally last week.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1. Stock market overview

U.S. stock futures are looking a bit weak Monday while most major indexes in Europe are clawing back from early losses.

This follows two consecutive days of big stock market gains after the European Central Bank hinted at more stimulus to come and China's central bank cut rates. premarket stocks trading futures

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Chinese stocks moved up a bit Monday as investors got their first chance to react to Friday's rate cut. Other Asian markets ended with mixed results.

2. Earnings in focus

Xerox (XRX) is among a handful of companies reporting earnings before the opening bell.

After the close, investors will hear from another round of companies, including Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), Broadcom (BRCM) and Rent-A-Center (RCII).

3. Market movers

Natural gas, American Express: Natural gas futures are falling by 4% Monday morning to trade around $2.19 per million British thermal units. Prices have declined by nearly a quarter since the start of 2015.

Shares in American Express (AXP) and Symantec (SYMC) are dipping by about 2% in extended trading, which shares in PayPal (PYPL, Tech30) are edging higher.

4. Autos in focus

The United Auto Workers union announced late Sunday that it had reached a tentative agreement with General Motors (GM). The bargaining committee said it "secured significant gains and job security protections," and unanimously agreed to send the proposed agreement to local union leaders for a vote this week.

Volkswagen (VLKAY) has ceded the title of world's top automaker to Toyota (TM) as it struggles to contain an emissions scandal that is likely to dent sales further.

Toyota sold 7.49 million vehicles from January to September, compared to 7.43 million sold by Volkswagen over the same period. Volkswagen had surged past Toyota in the second quarter, but enjoyed just three months as No.1 before stumbling.

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