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What Makes the Market Rise and Fall

What makes the market rise or fall? Sometimes it seems to have a mind of its own that reacts poorly to good news and with enthusiasm to bad news. Learn what factors are the major influences on the markets and how you can use this information.
No Happy Holidays Without More Jobs
There will be no happy holiday season until the economy begins creating jobs instead of shedding them.
Rising Unemployment Hurts Stocks
More people out of work means fewer consumers spending and that hurts the economy.
Stock Market Expectations Can Be Traps
The stock market may seem unpredictable, however that's no excuse for expecting it to always continue in the same direction.
Beware of Companies That Game the System
Some companies attempt to boost their stock prices by advising the investment community that earnings will be less than they really are.
Who will do a Better Job on the Economy and Stock Market - Take the Po
The presumptive candidates for the major parties have different views on the economy and how to deal with the problems. Who do you think will handle the economy better: John McCain or Barack Obama? Register your vote.
How Important Is One Person to Stock Markets?
People create financial crises and people can solve them.
Should Investors Try to Profit from Swine Flu?
Should investors attempt to profit from the Swine Flu?
What Can We Learn from Stock Market Collapse?
Investors in company-sponsored retirement plans hurt by stock market collapse may have lost confidence in investing.
How H1N1 (Swine) Flu May Affect Stocks
H1N1 (swine) flu has the potential to disrupt the economy.
What Moves the Market
Major economic and political factors shape the market, but most of all the market hate uncertainty.
Are there Signs of Stock Market's Bottom?
The Ted Spread is an indicator that gauges the confidence of the credit markets. Investors should monitor the indicator for signs of strength or weakness in credit markets.
Keep Eye on Interest Rates to Protect your Portfolio
Interest rates and trends are critically important to stock investors.
What's Behind Growth of Dow?
The Dow has registered impressive gains since mid-year 2006. What is behind this growth. Is it the strong economy or are investors looking for the safest place to put their stock investing dollars?
You will Get Burned Following Hot Stock Tip
Investors should be concerned with false information designed to influence stock prices. This manipulation is unethical and may be illegal.
October can be Bad Month for Stock Market
The two major stock market crashes of the 20th century occurred in October, but that's probably just a coincidence.
Hurricane Forecasts not good Stock Tips
Hurricane season may mean disaster on the coast, but don't try to cash in with stock investments.
Investors Ignore Bad News and Buy
The stock market ignored the bad news and focused on the good news, which resulted in positive gains across the board.
World Tensions Threaten Stock Market - Iran's Oil a Factor in Our Markets
Iran's program to build nuclear weapons threatens the critical oil supplies from that country and could cause a steep price hike.
Good News on Interest Rates Moves the Markets
Good news from the minutes of the Fed meeting that hikes in interest rates may be near an end sent the markets higher.
Earnings Season - Understanding Earnings Season
Earnings season is that time when a large number of companies report quarterly earnings to the public.
Beating Earnings Estimates - Why Beating Earnings Estimates is Important
Meeting or beating earnings estimates is rewarded in the market, but watch out if a stock falls short.
Understanding the CPI
The Consumer Price Index is the most important economic indicator a stock investor should follow.
What does Inverted Yield Curve Mean for Stock Investors?
Does the inverted yield curve forecast a coming recession and what should stock investors do about it?
Forget Old Saying and Invest on Fundamentals
Old sayings contain a particle of truth, but you are better off investing on fundamentals than some cliche that's only right part of the time.
Stock Market Crash - Can the Stock Market Crash Today?
The stock market crash of 1929 erased 90% of the market's value. Can another crash like that happen again?
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