Investing in Stocks

Moving averages might be the most important tool for determining whether a security is currently bullish or bearish. Read more

After falling sharply at the end of 2015 and beginning of 2016, an S&P 500 rally saw the index storm back with five straight weekly gains. Read more

Despite the challenges facing retailers and mall operators alike, fourth-quarter Signet Jewelers earnings suggest that this jewelry stock really is golden. Read more

Corporate stock buybacks continue at a rapid pace. But based upon the past year, investors don’t seem to be buying the buybacks trend like they once did. Read more

Whether Apple’s major product event on Monday lived up to the hype is questionable. But long-term investors should buy Apple stock regardless. Read more

Watch for a wave of consolidation in the hotel sector following the Starwood-Marriott agreement. The next hotel deal might involve Hyatt, Hilton and others. Read more

Although the biotech sector has been badly battered over the past nine months, Gilead Sciences stock has been resilient. Read more

Rather than just complying with a Vermont state law mandating GMO labeling, General Mills will start labeling GMO products nationwide. Read more

Technical analysis chartists are interested in myriad aspects of price movement, as every data point is a possible clue as to a stock’s next move. Read more