Tech Stocks May Lead Wall Street Higher Once Again

(RTTNews) - After moving mostly higher over the course of the two previous sessions, stocks could see some further upside in early trading on Thursday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a moderately higher open for the markets, with the Dow futures up by 50 points.

Technology stocks may help to lead the markets higher once again after seeing substantial strength during trading on Wednesday. Continue reading "Tech Stocks May Lead Wall Street Higher Once Again"

Soybeans set all-time high as heat damages crops

Soybean prices are at an all-time high as crops wilt under a blanket of hot, dry weather.

Soybeans for August delivery gained 2.7 percent Wednesday to end at $16.835 per bushel, which was a record high. Corn and wheat prices also rose. Continue reading "Soybeans set all-time high as heat damages crops"

Tech Sector Rally Pushing Stocks Higher Today

(RTTNews) - With technology stocks helped to lead the way higher, significant strength has emerged on Wall Street on Wednesday. The major averages have climbed firmly into positive territory, adding to the gains posted in the previous session.

The markets have benefited from considerable strength among tech stocks, which have shown a substantial move to the upside despite disappointing guidance from semiconductor giant Intel (INTC). Continue reading "Tech Sector Rally Pushing Stocks Higher Today"

Witness the Epic Battle Between Investor Hope and Investor Fear

By Elliott Wave International

Can an investor ever know enough about financial markets to make a truly informed decision?

Even professionals must cope with imperfect knowledge, and the constant uncertainty that comes with it. That's why every investor looks to others for signals about what to do. Continue reading "Witness the Epic Battle Between Investor Hope and Investor Fear"

Stocks Shrug Off Early Volatility To Close Firmly Positive

(RTTNews) - After seeing considerable volatility in morning trading, stocks moved mostly higher over the course of the trading session on Tuesday. The markets benefited from a positive reaction to the latest batch of earnings news as well as the release of largely upbeat U.S. economic data.

The major averages moved roughly sideways going into the close, hovering firmly in positive territory. The Dow climbed 78.33 points or 0.6 percent to 12,805.54, the Nasdaq rose 13.10 points or 0.5 percent to 2,910.04 and the S&P 500 advanced 10.03 points or 0.7 percent to 1,363.67. Continue reading "Stocks Shrug Off Early Volatility To Close Firmly Positive"