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4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 09/02

: English; SCHOOL; 09 February 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 Continues

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras reaffirmed his rejection of the terms of an international bailout, putting the country on course for a showdown with its European creditors at an emergency meeting on Wednesday.

The benchmark index in Athens was down 5%, and Greek 10-year bond yields widened sharply to 11% as investors prepared for a lengthy standoff.

Adding to the drama, former Fed chairman Alan Greenspan told the BBC that Greece's exit from the Eurozone was just a matter of time.

2) World Markets Sink

All European markets started the week lower, pulled down by fears about the clash with Greece over its debt. Asia was a more mixed picture.

3) Investors like European QE

Europe's losses came despite a new survey by Sentix research showing investors have become increasingly bullish about the Eurozone in February following the European Central Bank's decision to pump billions into the system through a QE program.

4) Stocks to Watch

Toymaker Hasbro (HAS) will report earnings before the opening bell, as will Masco Corporation (MAS).

HSBC (HSBC) came under fire in Europe following accusations that it had helped clients hide $100 billion in Swiss bank accounts. Its shares were trading 1.5% down in London Monday morning.

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Feb

4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 06/02

: English; SCHOOL; 06 February 2015

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

1) It's All About The Jobs

Hiring continues to be strong in the US The unemployment rate ticked up in January to 5.7%, but for the right reasons -- more people are looking for work as they see others getting jobs.

Markets are keeping an eye on wage growth figures since salaries aren't increasing as quickly as expected. In December, wages grew by 1.7% on the year. That picked up to 2.2% growth in January, a positive sign.

2) Market Overview

US stock futures are solidly higher. Major European markets are dipping in early trading.

Asian markets ended the week with mixed results. The Shanghai Composite index, which ran up by about 52% last year, dropped by nearly 2% Friday. The index has declined by about 5% since the start of 2015.

In commodities, crude futures are rising by about 3% to trade around $52 per barrel. This marks a big comeback since oil was trading below $44 in late January. Last year, oil averaged about $93 per barrel.

3) Earnings

Moody's (MCO) is among the key companies reporting earnings before the opening bell.

4) Thursday Market Recap

The Dow Jones industrial average gained 212 points yesterday. The index got a boost from rising oil prices and solid earnings.

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Feb

4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 05/02

: English; SCHOOL; 05 February 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 Rattles Europe

The main stock market index in Greece is getting pummeled and the rest of Europe's stock markets are down after the European Central Bank said late Wednesday that it would no longer accept Greek government bonds as collateral.

"In short, the ECB has commenced cutting off Greece's cash lifelines," explained Mike O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading.

Greece's new government has been suggesting different ways for it to repay its massive bailout debts to its European partners, but the ECB move shows it faces an uphill battle.

Market watchers continue to warn that a Greece exit from the Eurozone is still in the cards.

2) US Premarket Moves

US stock futures are relatively steady ahead of the open. All the major US indexes took a small tumble in late dealing Wednesday in reaction to the ECB announcement.

3) Earnings and Economics

Dunkin Brands (DNKN) and Michael Kors (KORS) are among the key companies reporting results before the opening bell.

Yum! Brands (YUM) -- the company that owns KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell -- just reported results that showed the firm is still struggling in China after being slammed by a food scandal last year.

Twitter (TWTR, Tech30), LinkedIn (LNKD, Tech30), GoPro (GPRO), and News Corp (NWS) will report after the close.

The US government will post weekly jobless claims at 8:30am ET. December's trade balance will also come out at the same time.

4) Stock Market Movers -- Keurig, Fox, BT, Sony

Shares in Keurig Green Mountain (GMCR) fell in extended trading after the company said it had a weaker than expected holiday season.

Watch trading in 21st Century Fox (FOX), which could be on the move after the company reported earnings late Wednesday. The results impressed Wall Street, but CEO Rupert Murdoch delivered an apology to investors about poor ratings at Fox.

Shares in BT (BT) are jumping in London by about 5% after the company agreed to pay £12.5 billion ($19 billion) to buy mobile operator EE.

Sony's (SNE) stock soared 12% in Tokyo after the company reassured markets that last year's cyberattack would not have a significant impact on earnings.

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Feb

4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 04/02

: English; SCHOOL; 04 February 2015

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

1) Premarket Movers -- Disney, Chipotle, Pharma & Jam

Shares in Disney (DIS) are rising by 4% premarket after the House of Mouse reported quarterly results that easily beat Wall Street expectations.

Shares in Chipotle (CMG) are slipping in extended trading after a whopping 26% jump in quarterly sales failed to satisfy investors.

Pharmaceutical stocks are also on the move. Shares in Gilead Sciences (GILD) are dipping by 4%. The company is reported to be offering larger-than-expected discounts on its pricey Hepatitis C drug.

Pfizer's (PFE) stock is up by 2% after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval for the firm's high profile breast cancer drug, Ibrance.

Shares in J. M. Smucker Company (SJM), known for its jams and food products, are up by about 5% premarket after the company said it was buying Big Heart Pet Brands for $3.2 billion.

2) Stocks Slipping

US stock futures are edging lower after markets closed with impressive gains on Tuesday. The Dow Jones industrial average surged by 305 points, while the S&P 500 rose 1.4% and the Nasdaq gained 1.1%.

Much of Tuesday's rally was attributed to higher oil prices. A recent crash in oil prices has spooked investors over the past few months.

Crude futures are slipping back to about $51.50 per barrel, but that's still much higher than last week when oil was trading below $44.

3) Expecting Earnings

Sony (SNE) came out with a preliminary forecast, predicting net income of 89 billion yen ($755 million) for the third quarter. It said it doesn't expect its annual earnings to take a hit from a major cyberattack that crippled computer systems at its Hollywood studio.

Last month, Sony asked regulators for an extension to file third quarter earnings due to the hack. Final results will be announced March 31.

4) Greek Drama Unfolds

Greece is still top of the agenda in Europe as political leaders and policy makers try to hash out a solution to the country's debt crisis. Greece's finance minister is at the European Central Bank, which could discuss whether to extend emergency support for the country's banks.

The main Greek stock market index is falling by about 6%, after staging a strong rebound the previous day.

The new government of the heavily indebted country revealed a plan this week to restructure its debts. The nation is hoping to swap debt for growth-linked bonds, but it is far from certain that European lenders and the International Monetary Fund will agree.

European markets are mostly declining in early trading, while Asian markets mostly closed the day with gains.

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Feb

4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 03/02

: English; SCHOOL; 03 February 2015

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

1) Markets Cheer Greek Proposals

Most European markets are rising by over 1%, and the main indexes in Spain and Italy are up by roughly 2%.

Investors were encouraged by reports that the Greek government is adopting a more measured approach to its debt standoff with Europe.

The main Greek index is up by 9% Tuesday, nearly erasing all the heavy losses endured since the start of the year.

2) Australia Lowers Rates

The Australian central bank is cutting its key interest rate by 25 basis points to a record low of 2.25%.

The Reserve Bank of Australia said its decision is based on expectations for low growth, both in Australia and globally, and weak domestic demand.

Australia's main stock market index jumped by 1.4%.

Across the rest of Asia, markets were mixed.

3) Earnings

The New York Times (NYT) and UPS (UPS) will report earnings before the opening bell.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Aflac (AFL) and Disney (DIS) will report after the close.

4) Monday Market Recap

Over the previous trading session, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 196 points, while the S&P 500 jumped 1.3% and the Nasdaq rose 0.9%

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Feb

4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 02/02

: English; SCHOOL; 02 February 2015

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

1) New Month, New Direction?

US stock futures are edging higher ahead of February's first trading day, but the moves are modest and the mood cautious.

"February starts with a feeling of apprehension," said Angus Campbell, a senior market analyst at FxPro. When the S&P 500 tumbles in January, that's "historically considered to be a bad sign for equities, leading to a negative year for the stock market."

2) Greek Drama

Greek stock markets are bouncing back after a week of steep losses. Bank stocks are leading the rebound, but are still nursing losses of between 30% and 40% for the year so far on fears that a clash between Greece's new government and its creditors will cut them off from vital ECB support.

European markets were creeping higher in early trade, but uncertainty about Greece and weak economic data from China kept a lid on gains.

China's official manufacturing index dipped below 50 for the first time since 2012, more evidence that activity in the country's all-important factories is slowing. The slowdown raises the likelihood that China will cut interest rates again, or launch other stimulus measures.

Asian markets ended mostly weaker. The Shanghai Composite index led the way with a decline of 2.6% Monday. That was the fifth consecutive daily decline.

3) Earnings

Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Sysco (SYY) are among the main companies reporting earnings Monday. They will both report before the opening bell.

4) Economics