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4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 23/06

: English; SCHOOL; 23 June 2015

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

1. Hopes for a Greek deal:

European markets are rising again, after notching some serious gains Monday on hopes that policymakers are inching closer to a deal that would avert a chaotic Greek exit from the eurozone.

"There is still some cautious optimism in the air," said Lauri Halikka, a fixed income strategist at SEB bank. "Market reactions still continue to point to a firmly rooted belief that lenders and Greece will manage to reach an agreement that will prevent a Greek default and Grexit." Greece presented new proposals to its creditors Monday.
More meetings are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. Investors are also feeling optimistic after the release of new economic data for June showing that the manufacturing and services sectors in the eurozone are posting their best performance in four years.

2. Choppy moves in China:

Stock markets in China swung wildly Tuesday after enduring a sharp drop last week. China's benchmark Shanghai Composite index shed nearly 5% during morning trading on Tuesday, before mounting a recovery and closing up 2.2%. The Shenzhen Composite, which is heavy on tech stocks, followed roughly the same pattern.

3. Earnings:

Blackberry (BBRY, Tech30), Darden Restaurants (DRI) and Carnival (CCL) will report ahead of the open.

BlackBerry stock is down 16% since the start of the year. In its previous quarterly results, the company reported further revenues declines as subscriber numbers dwindled. Meanwhile, analysts expect a favorable report from Oliver Garden owner Darden Restaurants after it reported solid earnings in the first quarter of 2015.

4. Economics:

At 10 a.m. ET, the Census Bureau will post new home sales figures for the month of May. Sales jumped by nearly 7% in April. This follows the National Association of Realtors releasing data Monday showing existing home sales rose by 5.1% in May, driven by a boost in the number of first-time home buyers.

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4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 22/06

: English; SCHOOL; 22 June 2015

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

1. Greece lightning:

Investors are elated Monday morning as they expect top European leaders will reach an agreement with Greece over its debts and economic reforms. Monday is seen as a make-or-break day for the country as it tries to avoid defaulting and crashing out of the eurozone.

An official within the European Commission tweeted overnight that Greece has submitted a new proposal to its creditors that would provide a "good basis for progress" during a meeting of top eurozone leaders. And the European Central Bank agreed to provide yet more emergency funding for Greek banks. The ATHEX index in Greece is up 8% while the main indexes in Germany and France are rallying by just over 3%.

U.S. stock futures are also rising by about 1%.

Nearly all Asian markets ended the day with healthy gains, though the Shanghai Composite was closed for a holiday

2. Stock market mover:

Williams Companies: Shares in Williams Companies (WMB) are rising by nearly 30% premarket after the natural gas company turned down an unsolicited takeover bid, but said it was open to other offers and "strategic alternatives."

Energy Transfer Equity (ETE) confirmed it made the proposal for an all-equity takeover that valued Williams Companies at $53.1 billion, including debt and other liabilities.

Williams' stock is currently trading around $62 per share, just below the offer price of $64 per share.

3. Earnings and economics:

Fast food chain Sonic (SONC) will report after the close. Sonic's share price is up 23% from this time last year.

At 10 a.m. ET, the National Association of Realtors will release its existing home sales report for the month of May. In April, existing home sales were down by just over 3% due to low supply levels.

4. Weekly market recap:

U.S. stock markets were relatively strong throughout last week, but slouched on Friday. Looking at the week as a whole, the Nasdaq jumped by 1.3% and hit an all-time high on Thursday. The S&P 500 edged up by 0.8% over the same period, and the Dow Jones industrial average rose by 0.7%. Stocks in global markets, the euro, and the euro zone bonds all rose today, following a wave of optimism that Greece and its international creditors will come up with a last minute deal that will help Greece avoid default.

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4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 19/06

: English; SCHOOL; 19 June 2015

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

1. Greek drama:

European markets are pushing higher in early trading, despite the fact that Greece and its creditors were unable to reach a deal on the country's debt crisis Thursday. Traders appear to be taking the news in their stride as they hope for a last-minute deal at a meeting of top EU leaders Monday.

Without an agreement very soon, Greece could miss a payment to the International Monetary Fund due at the end of the month, making it the first developed country to ever default on IMF debt.

2. Chinese correction:

The main Chinese stock markets in Shanghai and Shenzhen have officially entered correction territory, with each of the key indexes down by about 13% over the last few days.

Investors have grown increasingly wary of what many analysts describe as a bubble.

3. Calm in the U.S.:

U.S. stock futures are looking remarkably placid despite the turmoil overseas.

The Nasdaq closed at an all-time high -- 5,132.95 points -- Thursday after surging 1.3%. It also set an intraday record of 5,143.32, topping the previous all-time high of 5,132.52 from more than 15 years ago.

The Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 also jumped by 1% on Thursday.

4. Market movers:

ConAgra, Macerich: ConAgra Foods (CAG), a Nevada-based food company, saw a 7% jolt in its stock in extended trading after hedge fund JANA Partners announced it bought 7.2% of the company's shares.

In a disclosure filed with the SEC, JANA Partners said ConAgra's share are "undervalued and represent an attractive investment opportunity."

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4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 18/06

: English; SCHOOL; 18 June 2015

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

1. Fitbit steps into the market:

Fitbit, the firm that fashions techy fitness trackers, is making its stock market debut Thursday. The initial public offering was priced at $20 per share, setting the value of the firm around $4 billion. Shares will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FIT".

2. Stock market overview:

Market sentiment is getting dragged down by worries that Greece and its creditors will not be able to reach a deal. Greece could be just weeks away from defaulting on its debts, and Thursday is seen as a critical day for political leaders to finalize an agreement. If they can't get a deal, many are predicting doomsday scenarios for the indebted nation. The risks surrounding Greece have pulled down European markets, which are all in the red in early trading.

3. Stock market mover

Oracle: Shares in software company Oracle (ORCL, Tech30) are off by about 7.5% premarket following worse-than-expected earnings. The company reported its revenues were down 5% in the latest quarter as it was hit hard by the strengthening U.S. dollar.

4. Earnings and economics:

Rite Aid (RAD) and Kroger (KR) are reporting their latest earnings before the market open. Kroger is one of the largest supermaket chains in the world, and its stock is up 55% over the past 12 months -- though food cost inflation and lower revenues from fuel sales may hurt the company's revenue.

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4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 17/06

: English; SCHOOL; 17 June 2015

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

1. Get ready for the Fed

The Federal Reserve is in the spotlight again. It will announce its interest rate decision at 2 p.m. ET, followed by a news conference with Fed Chair Janet Yellen at 2.30 pm.

2. Stock market movers -- Adobe, Coty

Shares inAdobe(ADBE)are dipping premarket based on concerns about the company's profitability in the coming months.

3. Earnings:

FedEx(FDX)is reporting ahead of the open.

Oracle(ORCL,Tech30)andPier 1 Imports(PIR)are reporting after the close.

4. International markets overview:

European marketsare relatively steady in early trading.Asian marketsmostly closed in positive territory.

Oil prices are rising again, up by about 1% to trade around $60.70 per barrel.

In currency markets, the British pound and Swiss franc are moving higher.

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4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 16/06

: English; SCHOOL; 16 June 2015

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

1. Second day of selling

U.S. stock futures are moving lower and all European stocks are deep in negative territory as worries about Greece's future continue to escalate.

Greece has until Thursday to accept a new deal with creditors that will give it access to 7.2 billion euros to pay its debts and bills. But Greece doesn't like some of the strings attached, and many worry an agreement will not be reached.

If Greece is unable to access the money and consequently defaults on its debts, it could become the first country to stumble out of the eurozone.

2. Action in Asia

Chinese stocks closed the day with deep losses.

Both the Shanghai Composite and Shenzhen indexes fell by about 3.5%. However, this follows massive rallies in both markets. The Shenzhen index, in particular, is still up by 110% since the start of 2015.

3. Earnings

Adobe (ADBE) will post its latest earnings after the market closes. The multinational software company, which has developed popular digital products such as Photoshop, has seen an 18% increase in its share price over the past year.

4. Economics