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4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 22/12

: English; SCHOOL; 22 December 2014

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

1) Festive Run Continues

US stock futures are all pointing higher following three consecutive days of big gains.

Markets are still drawing support from comments last week from Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen, who said the central bank would be very "patient" before raising interest rates.

2) Sony in Focus

Sony (SNE) shares will be closely watched Monday after the attorney representing Sony Pictures said over the weekend that the studio is "still exploring options" for distributing the controversial film "The Interview." The shares were up 1% in Japan.

In a CNN interview on Friday, Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton said the studio had not "given in" to pressure from hackers and was still considering ways to distribute the movie.

3) Global Stock Market Overview

Most major European markets gained about 1% in early trading.

In London, large oil companies are performing well, helped by higher oil prices. Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB) is leading the gainers with a 2.5% surge.

Over in Asia, all the major stock markets closed with solid gains. Australia's key index led the way with a 1.9% jump.

Firmer oil is also helping Russian markets. The ruble is rising against the dollar, trimming its losses for the year to 42%.

4) Economic Data

At 10:00am ET, the latest monthly figures on US existing home sales will be released.

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4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 19/12

: English; SCHOOL; 19 December 2014

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

1) Back in the Black?

US stock futures are edging higher, with traders feeling an afterglow from Wednesday when the Federal Reserve indicated it would take its time before hiking interest rates.

The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq have each posted gains of roughly 4% over the past two trading days. On Thursday alone, the Dow gained 421 points -- its best performance since 2011.

2) Oil and Ruble Steady

The falling price of oil and the economic crisis in Russia were two factors that spooked markets this month.

US crude oil futures were edging higher to trade around $55 per barrel. Russian markets were calmer. The ruble was slightly firmer against the dollar, after plunging 45% so far this year.

3) International Markets Overview

Most European markets are rising in early trading, while all the Asian markets closed with healthy gains.

The Nikkei in Japan and the key index in Australia rallied by 2.4%, taking their cue from the US.

The Bank of Japan announced it was keeping monetary policy steady following October's surprise decision to ramp up its stimulus program.

4) Potential Market Movers

BlackBerry (BBRY, Tech30) and Carnival (CCL) shares could be on the move Friday as both are set to report earnings before the opening bell.

Shares in Xerox (XRX) were rising by about 3% premarket after the firm said it was selling its IT outsourcing business for just over $1 billion.

Shares in Nike (NKE) were dipping lower premarket after the company forecast weaker-than-expected demand over the next few months.

Alibaba (BABA, Tech30) shares may be on the move as some inside investors are now allowed to start paring back on their holdings. After the massive Alibaba market debut in September, many early investors were barred from selling their shares. But that restriction lifts today.

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Dec

4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 17/12

: English; SCHOOL; 17 December 2014

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

1) Fed Focus

Investors will be monitoring the Federal Reserve news conference at 2:00pm ET to gauge what Fed chair Janet Yellen is planning for monetary policy over the coming year.

The Fed previously reassured markets that any rate rise would be a "considerable time" away, but analysts say the language may be tweaked, despite the deflationary impact of plunging oil prices. The Fed has held its key short-term rate near zero since 2008.

2) Ready for a Rebound?

US stock futures are rising Wednesday, though the markets have been fickle lately, and CNNMoney's Fear & Greed index still shows investors are feeling fearful.

3) Ruble Steadying

The Russian ruble, which has plunged by over 50% since the start of the year, is rising by about 2% versus the U.S. dollar Wednesday.

The currency is stabilizing after enduring two consecutive days of heavy losses. Russian authorities are reportedly selling foreign exchange reserves.

4) International Markets Overview

All major European markets were declining in early trading.

Greece is voting for a new president Wednesday and Russian concerns are still top of mind, which has created a negative mood in Europe. Asian markets closed with mixed results.

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4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 16/12

: English; SCHOOL; 16 December 2014

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

1) Fear is Here

Markets are extremely fearful as oil prices fall off a cliff and Russia struggles to deal with a full-blown currency crisis. Until recently, the index had been stuck in neutral for weeks.

Despite all that, US stock futures were edging higher and European markets reversed early losses to trade with small gains. Nearly all Asian markets closed with losses.

2) Oil Keeps Falling

Crude prices in the US are continuing to fall, with oil futures declining by about 3% overnight to trade near $54 per barrel.

The latest dip is being blamed on China, where new data from HSBC shows sentiment among key managers in the manufacturing sector dipped to a seven-month low in December. This data raises red flags about economic growth and demand for oil in the world's biggest importer.

The unexpectedly sharp fall in prices this year -- down by more than 45% since June -- is wreaking havoc on many oil-producing nations and creating unexpected knock-on effects around the world.

3) Panic in Russia

The Russian currency continues to fall Tuesday despite a shock overnight rise in interest rates to 17% from 10.5%. The ruble has fallen by roughly 50% versus the US dollar since the start of the year.

Russia, which relies heavily on its energy sector, is getting hurt by falling oil prices and tit-for-tat sanctions with various Western nations.

"The unease in Russia was a factor in causing nervous trade in many markets on Monday," said Simon Smith, a chief economist at FxPro in London.

4) Earnings and Economics

Darden Restaurants (DRI), the owner of chains like the Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, will report earnings before the opening bell.

The US government will release monthly data on housing starts and building permits at 8:30am ET.

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Dec

4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 15/12

: English; SCHOOL; 15 December 2014

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

1) A Bounce After Big Losses

US stock futures are all moving up, setting the stage for a rebound after both the Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 each dropped by about 3.5% last week.

European markets were also pushing higher in morning trading.

Concerns about the impact of plunging oil prices have contributed to recent market volatility. Crude futures were edging up Monday, and shares in big oil companies look set to rally, despite weekend reports that OPEC won't rush to cut oil production even if prices fall as low as $40 per barrel.

2) Bringing Abe Back

Japanese voters backed Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in a snap election Sunday.

The win gives Abe four more years to institute his policies aimed at reviving Japan's economy by flooding the market with cash, encouraging corporations to create more jobs and increasing government spending.

Japan unexpectedly slipped into a recession this year, dealing a blow to Abe's much-vaunted Abenomics economic revival strategy.

3) Australian Hostage Situation Hits Markets

The main Australian index was down by 0.6% Monday as markets reacted to a hostage situation at a cafe in Sydney.

Shares in Qantas Airways (QUBSF) dropped by 5.4% as investors predict the hostage standoff could hurt tourism and air travel.

4) Stock Market Mover -- Petsmart

Shares in Petsmart (PETM) are rising by about 6% premarket after the retailer agreed to be acquired for $8.7 billion in the largest private equity deal so far this year.

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4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 12/12

: English; SCHOOL; 12 December 2014

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

1) Moving Into the Red

US stock futures are all heading lower, and the mood is downbeat.

Despite a decent rally on Thursday, market performance over the rest of the week has been lackluster. All the main US indexes look set to close the week with losses.

The main European markets were down by about 1.5% in early trading. Asian markets ended mixed.

2) Oil Slips Further

Oil prices are continuing their downward trajectory, with US crude futures dipping below $59 per barrel.

The Paris-based International Energy Agency cut its forecast for demand growth in 2015.

Oil prices have fallen by more than 40% since June due to a supply glut.

3) Russian Ruble Hits a New Low

The Russian ruble hit a new record low versus the US dollar Friday despite Thursday's interest rate rise -- the fifth this year. The economy continues to be hit from all sides by falling oil prices, Western sanctions and high inflation.

4) Thursday Market Recap

All the main US indexes closed out Thursday with gains, but falling oil prices put a dent in the market rebound.