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4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 09/01

: English; SCHOOL; 09 January 2015

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

1) US Jobs

The December jobs report came out at 8:30am. ET showing the economy added 252,000 new positions. This is better than expected, capping off the best year for jobs growth since 1999.

Economists surveyed by CNNMoney expected the American economy created 236,000 jobs over the month.

The unemployment rate declined to 5.6% in December from 5.8% in November.

2) Investors Are Ready to React

US stock futures are jumping in reaction to the jobs report.

But European markets are mostly lower in afternoon trading.

Most Asian markets ended with small gains.

3) Economies Slowing

Germany and France, the Eurozone’s two biggest economies, reported a drop in industrial production in November. That follows an initial reading of Eurozone December inflation earlier this week that showed consumer prices fell.

In China, the latest inflation data is reportedly near a five-year low, rising by just 1.5% in December 2014 compared to the same time a year ago.

4) Stock Market Recap

After a rough start to 2015, stocks posted an impressive rebound on Wednesday and Thursday.

Over the past trading session, the Dow Jones industrial average, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq all surged by 1.8%.

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4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 08/01

: English; SCHOOL; 08 January 2015

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

1) Stocks Are Rising

US stock futures are rallying as investors cheer the latest economic assessment from the Federal Reserve.

According to minutes released Wednesday from the Fed's December meeting, the central bank is predicting solid economic momentum in the coming year, despite concerns about global risks.

Major European markets are rising by more than 1% as traders expect the European Central Bank will be forced to pump money into the system soon to prevent a vicious circle of deflation and recession. Steadying oil prices are also supporting the markets. Oil is trading around $49 per barrel.

Over in Asia, most markets closed the day with gains.

2) The Latest Economic Data

The Bank of England is set to release its latest interest rate decision Thursday. It is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at record low levels.

Meanwhile, official data on eurozone business sentiment will be released in the morning, alongside the latest data on Greek unemployment.

In the US, the Department of Labor will post weekly jobless claims at 8:30am ET.

3) Stock Market Mover -- Tesco

Shares in British grocery giant Tesco (TSCDY) are surging by 7% after the firm reported its latest quarterly results.

Tesco said its business was improving. It also announced it would be closing 43 unprofitable stores and moving its headquarters to help save the company about £250 million ($376 million) per year.

4) Wednesday Market Recap

The Dow Jones industrial average gained 213 points, while the S&P 500 rose 1.2% and the Nasdaq closed 1.3% higher. This follows a string of heavy losses over the previous trading sessions

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4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 07/01

: English; SCHOOL; 07 January 2015

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

1) Oil Falls, Stocks Hold Steady

US stock futures are pushing higher and global markets are mostly moving up after a few punishing days.

But keep an eye on oil prices: Crude futures in the US keep shifting lower and are now trading near $47 per barrel. The price of crude has more than halved since June as rising supply outstripped faltering demand.

2) Deflation in Europe

Official data shows consumer prices across the eurozone fell by 0.2% in December, marking the first time prices have fallen in the region since the Great Recession in 2009.

The figure was worse than most analysts were expecting. Eurozone inflation stood at 0.3% in November.

Falling prices could herald worse times to come for Europe's stagnant economy because they can encourage people and companies to hold off making purchases in the hopes of cheaper deals in the future.

The negative inflation numbers will also increase pressure on the European Central Bank to launch quantitative easing. The euro is stuck at a nine-year low against the dollar.

3) Expecting Earnings and Economic Data

Monsanto (MON) is among the key companies reporting quarterly results before the opening bell.

On the economic front, ADP will release monthly US employment numbers at 8:15am ET.

The minutes from the Fed's December meeting will be published at 2:00pm ET.

4) Tuesday Market Recap

Over the past trading day, the Dow Jones industrial average lost 130 points, while the S&P 500 slid 0.9% and the Nasdaq fell 1.3%.

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4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 06/01

: English; SCHOOL; 06 January 2015

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

1) Seeing Red

US stock futures are pushing lower Tuesday, a day after markets took a sharp fall.

Investors have grown increasingly concerned about falling oil prices and a souring global economy. Oil prices dipped below $50 a barrel Monday -- the first time they've hit that level since the Great Recession in April 2009.

Crude oil futures continue falling Tuesday, trading just below $49 per barrel.

The price of gold and US Treasuries are rising -- both signs of investors feeling nervous. The yield on 10-year Treasuries dipped below 2%.

2) International Overview

All major European markets were in the red in early trading, with many indexes down by about 1%.

The latest gauge of European economic activity from Markit showed the region's services and manufacturing industries grew at a sluggish pace in December.

The euro is relatively steady against the US dollar, trading near a nine-year low of $1.19.

Most Asian markets closed the session with big losses, taking their cue from the US drop. The Nikkei in Japan led the decliners with a 3% loss.

3) Toyota Shares Technology

Toyota (TM) said it would share more than 5,000 fuel cell patents with competitors, in the hope of kick starting commercial production of hydrogen-powered cars.

The world's biggest carmaker made the announcement at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

4) Another Bitcoin Hack

Europe's biggest Bitcoin exchange -- Bitstamp -- has been hacked.

The hackers made off with about 19,000 bitcoins ($5.2 million) from exchange accounts. The company has temporarily suspended its service.

The price of Bitcoin has fallen sharply over the past year as the hype around the alternative currency waned. The digital currency is now worth about $275 per coin.

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4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 05/01

: English; SCHOOL; 05 January 2015

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

1) Euro Slump Deepens

The euro continues to plunge against the US dollar as concerns intensify that Greece may be forced to leave the eurozone if the country elects a radical, anti-austerity government at the end of the month.

"The euro breached $1.20 overnight, and continues to trade below that important technical level," said Tom Beevers, CEO at StockViews in London.

The euro has been declining as the US dollar strengthens and Europe teeters on the brink of recession and deflation.

2) Oil Slides Again

Crude futures are slipping by about 1% and are now trading around $52 per barrel. Oil prices were halved last year as the world faced a supply glut.

"Increasing oil production -- particularly from Russia and Iraq -- coupled with fears for weaker global demand, has continued to push oil lower," said Beevers.

3) Consumer Electronics Show

It's a big week for many technology firms as the International Consumer Electronics Show gets underway.

CES, which runs through Thursday, has been the launchpad for some stunning hits, but also some epic flops.

The Las Vegas show features more than 3,600 exhibitors and is attended by roughly 160,000 people.

4) Stocks Send Mixed Messages

US stock futures are inching lower ahead of the open, but the move is small.

European markets are bouncing around in early trading, with no clear upward or downward trend.

Asian markets ended with mixed results. The standout performer was the Shanghai Composite index, which surged by 3.6% over the course of the day.

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4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 02/01

: English; SCHOOL; 02 January 2015

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

1) International Overview

European markets were declining in early trading as a new report showed the European manufacturing sector had essentially stagnated at the end of the year.

The main indexes in France and Germany were both off by about 1%.

Some Asian markets were closed Friday, but those that were open registered gains for the day.