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4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 03/12

: English; SCHOOL; 03 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) Oil Bounces

Oil prices were clawing back more ground -- rising about 1% to $67.40 a barrel in electronic trade -- after taking a beating following OPEC's decision not to cut production last week. That was seen as an attempt to choke off the US shale boom.

2) Mixed Leads

International markets were giving out mixed signals. European stocks notched modest gains in early trading, with Germany's DAX moving higher while the UK FTSE 100 index dipped.

The UK government is set to announce new economic forecasts, and tax and spending plans.

Asian markets also diverged. Hong Kong's Hang Seng shed 1% while the Shanghai Composite extended recent gains to close at a fresh three-year high.

3) Economic Highlights

It's a light day for economic news. The ADP's monthly employment report is due out at 8:15am. ET, followed by the Fed's Beige Book at 2:00pm ET. The monthly report gives anecdotal information about the economy from the 12 regional banks.

4) Earnings Updates

Retailer Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) and Brown-Forman (BFA), the maker of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, will report earnings before the opening bell. Retailers Aeropostale (ARO), New York & Co (NWY), Pacific Sunware (PSUN) and Tilly's (TLYS) will report after the close

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Dec

4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 02/12

: English; SCHOOL; 02 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) German Stocks Rebound

The benchmark DAX index broke back above 10,000 points, a level last seen in July, on growing expectations that the European Central Bank will buy a broader range of assets to get the eurozone economy moving again.

"Additional asset purchases by the European Central Bank in the near future are much more likely," said Christian Schulz at Berenberg. "The question is no longer if, but when and what?"

The ECB is expected to cut its forecasts for growth and inflation on Thursday. But economists are split over whether it will act this week to bolster its stimulus efforts, or wait until early next year.

All other major European markets were moving higher too.

2) Futures Edge Higher

US stock futures were firmer, pointing to a positive start after markets ended down Monday. The Dow lost nearly 52 points, the S&P 500 slipped 0.7%, and the Nasdaq closed 1.3% lower.

The US Census Bureau will report construction spending at 10:00am ET. Restaurant chain Bob Evans (BOBE) will report quarterly earnings after the closing bell.

3) Oil Resumes Slide

After a rebound Monday, world oil prices are falling again in early trade. US crude futures are down 1%.

4) India Holds Fire

The Reserve Bank of India kept interest rates unchanged, surprising some observers who were expecting a rate cut after growth slowed in the most recent quarter.

India's benchmark Sensex index slipped lower, against a trend of firmer markets elsewhere in Asia.

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Nov

4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 26/11

: English; SCHOOL; 26 November 2014

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

1) Economic Updates

The US government posts weekly jobless claims at 8:30am ET. That's followed by the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index at 9:55am ET, and new home sales data from the US Census Bureau at 10:00am ET.

2) OPEC Meeting Begins

Ministers from major oil producing nations begin a two-day meeting Wednesday in Vienna to discuss future oil production plans. The OPEC meeting is poised to be one of the most contentious since oil prices plummeted by more than $100 a barrel in 2008. A decision is due Thursday over whether the producer cartel will cut its output for the first time since December 2008.

3) Google Break-Up?

European Parliament will debate a possible break-up of Google (GOOGL, Tech30) Wednesday over concerns that the American tech company has gained monopolistic powers in Europe.

On Thursday, members will vote on a resolution that will propose ways to shrink Google's influence in Europe. But even if the vote passes, it'll only be a recommendation. A final decision lies with another branch of the government: the European Commission.

4) Stocks Enter Holiday Mode

US stock futures are inching higher Wednesday, but the gains were small.

European markets are mostly edging up in early trading, and most Asian markets ended with gains.

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Nov

4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 11/11

: English; SCHOOL; 11 November 2014

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

1) Defying Gravity?

After closing at new record peaks, US markets continue to push even higher, with stock futures edging up and most major global indexes in positive territory.

2) Alibaba Bonanza

The world's biggest online shopping day has already generated record sales over Alibaba's platforms. More than $2 billion worth of goods was sold via Alibaba (BABA, Tech30) in just the first hour, and last year's record was passed early afternoon in China.

3) International Markets Overview

European markets were strolling higher in early trading. Shares in Vodafone (VOD) were up 5% in London after the mobile operator reported revenue growth of 9% in the first half of the year, and raised its dividend.

Asian markets ended mixed, with most indexes little changed on the day. The lone exception was Japan's Nikkei, which gained 2% as the yen weakened further.

The ruble was under pressure again after Monday's brief respite from last week's plunge. Russia's currency was trading 1% weaker against the US dollar.

4) Earnings

Quarterly reports continue to trickle in. DR Horton (DHI), a company that builds single-family homes, will report earnings before the opening bell. Fossil (FOSL) will report after the close.

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4 Tips for Today’s Trading - 6/11

: English; SCHOOL; 06 November 2014

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

1) Earnings

Some of the big names reporting earnings before the opening bell include AOL (AOL, Tech30), AstraZeneca (AZN), Cablevision (CVC), and DirecTV (DTV). Walt Disney (DIS) and Zynga (ZNGA) will post after the close.

In Europe, investors will be parsing through earnings from Adidas (ADDYY), Commerzbank (CRZBY), Siemens (SIEGY) and fashion brand Hermes (HESAY).

2) Oil

OPEC will present its World Oil Outlook at 8:30am ET. Traders are hoping it will give more insight into long term plans for oil production and prices.

Crude oil prices have fallen by about 26% since the middle of June and are currently trading below $79 per barrel in New York, which is squeezing many nations that depend on energy exports.

3) Economics

There's a focus on US jobs this morning. The US government will post weekly jobless claims at 8:30am ET. The Challenger Job Cuts report for October will also be out at 7:30am.

Central banks are also top of mind: Traders are waiting on the European Central Bank to issue its latest monetary policy decision at 7:45am ET and hold a news conference at 8:30am.

The Bank of England will also issue its policy decision this morning.

4) International Markets Overview

All the major European markets were declining in early trading.

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5 Tips for Today’s Trading - 5/11

: English; SCHOOL; 05 November 2014

Here are 5 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1) Midterm Election Results

CNN projections show Republicans won the balance of power in both the Senate and the House.

This gives the GOP control of Congress and the power to pin down President Obama during his last two years in office. Many investors expect that the Republican takeover of the Senate will lead to more pro-business policies, and benefit the energy and financial sectors.

US stock futures were pushing higher before the open.

2) Economics

On the economics side, the ADP national employment report for October will be published at 8:15am ET. This comes just ahead of Friday's highly anticipated monthly jobs report from the US government.

3) European Market Movers

European markets were all rising in early trading.

A stand-out performer was British grocery chain Marks and Spencer (MAKSY). The company reported better than expected earnings and shares shot up by 8%.

4) Asian Market Movers

Shares in Japan's Softbank (SFTBF) declined by 2.3% after the telecom company slashed its earnings expectations for the year.

Shares in Japanese automaker Nissan (NSANY) got a 2% boost after it reported better than expected quarterly results. The weaker yen has helped, making it cheaper for foreigners to buy its cars.

Meanwhile, Asian markets ended with mixed results, though the moves were not particularly dramatic.

5) Tuesday Market Recap

US stocks closed mixed Tuesday. The Dow Jones industrial average posted a gain of nearly 18 points, while both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slid about 0.3%.