The DJI briefly turned positive in late-day tradingThe Dow explored a 332-point range on both sides of breakeven. The bulk of the action occurred to the downside as a cooling 10-year Treasury yield and disappointing data out of China reignited concerns over a slowing global economy, while sinking crude futures weighed on oil major Exxon Mobil (XOM). Strong sessions for Apple (AAPL) and Boeing (BA)...Read More

Meanwhile, Shoe Carnival is one of the best stocks on the Street todayThe Dow is declining today as Wall Street continues to focus on falling Treasury yields. Three stocks making big moves are weed concern Cronos Group Inc (NASDAQ:CRON), homebuilder Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN), and retailer Shoe Carnival, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCVL). Below, we'll take a closer look at the shares of CRON, LEN, and SCVL. A...Read More

Steel H-beam prices in the Northern European market widened this week because of a slowdown in increases to feedstock costs and poorer market conditions, while Southern European prices narrowed, sources told Fastmarkets on Wednesday March 27.The price changes were on the lower ends of the price range in both markets. Prices at the top ends of the ranges were unchanged.Fastmarkets' weekly price ass...Read More

CVS puts are going at an exceptional paceDrugstore name CVS Health Corp (NYSE:CVS) is lower with Centene (CNC) today, after the latter announced its plan to acquire WellCare Health (WCG) for an estimated $17.3 billion. CVS is also scheduled to appear before congress next week -- alongside major pharmaceutical names -- to discuss high prescription drug prices. At last check, CVS Health stock is do...Read More

The analyst initiated coverage with a "buy" rating and lofty price targetBiotech concern Xencor Inc (NASDAQ:XNCR) is higher today, after Berenberg Capital Markets initiated coverage with a "buy" rating and a $45 price target, which represents an almost 50% premium to Tuesday's close at $31.54. The brokerage firm predicts a rebound for XNCR, and waxed optimistic on the company's Ultomiris and MOR-2...Read More

* German Bund yield tumbled to -0.09 pct* ECB's Draghi says rate hike timing can be delayed further * Talk about tiered rates for banks grows, bank stocks rally * Money markets slash ECB rate hike bets * Inflation expectations fall* Euro zone periphery govt bond yields (Updates prices)By Dhara Ranasinghe and Virginia FurnessLONDON, March 27 (Reuters) - Germany's long-dated borrowingcosts were on t...Read More

The health insurer announced a big purchase earlierThe shares of Centene Corp (NYSE:CNC) are spiraling, after the U.S. health insurer said it was buying rival WellCare Health Plans (WCG) in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $17.3 billion, including debt. The purchase is expected to boost CNC's Medicaid division, as well as its exposure to the Medicare Advantage market, and comes amid a renewed effor...Read More

Use gold to protect any IRA, 401(k), or retirement account from a looming financial crisis. Every American needs to learn how to protect and secure their retirement against the worst stock market crash in history, and this IRA/401KInvestment Guide 2019 is one way the average American can help protect their investments in the event of a crisis.Jim Rickards is the nation's most vocal and intellig...Read More

The outperforming shares are holding above key supportMorgan Stanley chimed in on optical makers today. While the brokerage firm waxed optimistically on Lumentum (LITE), it struck a decidedly tone with Acacia Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACIA). Specifically, the brokerage firm downgraded ACIA stock to "underweight" from "equal weight" on customer concentration risk next year, but boosted its price...Read More

I have not been happy about the pattern that has been forming in gold since it plunged rather rudely and sharply around the end of February. The concern that was engendered by that plunge and the accompanying momentum breakdown, that we can see on gold's latest 8-month chart below, were allayed by its managing to stabilize above its parabolic uptrend line and then rise off it. However, the rally...Read More

April Gold's tortuous slog toward an 'easy' rally target at 1332.00 warrants a closer look at the bearish case. For if the futures were to fall just $9 to the green line shown in the chart (click on inset), that would trip a theoretical sell signal to as low as 1255.90 a 4.5% plunge from current levels. Although the bull trend begun last August from 1182 still dominates the daily chart, the...Read More

The shares are prone to big earnings swings, tooRH Inc (NYSE:RH) -- formerly known as Restoration Hardware -- will report quarterly earnings tomorrow, March 28. Ahead of the event, shares of the home goods retailer are flashing a historic buy signal on the charts.RH stock has been sliding since its early March test of the $155-$160 region -- an area that's kept a lid on the equity's advances since...Read More

Maybe you have some gold (and silver) butnot enough. Maybe you haven't added to your stash for quite awhile, and youkinda' forgot why you bought it in the first place. Or perhaps you don't own any preciousmetals at all!If one of these circumstances fits you,then it's time to refresh your memory on the multiple reasons why you should owngold, assess your risk profile and unique financial...Read More

A look at some of the best sectors in April over the past 10 yearsWe recently outlined the best and worst stocks to own in the month of April, historically. Today, we're taking a broader look to see which sectors tend to shine next month. Among the best exchange-traded funds (ETF) to own in April over the past 10 years has been the VanEck Vectors Gaming ETF (BJK), which boasts casino stocks like L...Read More

The stock ran up to a historically bearish trendline during its latest rebound Department store concern Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS) have been on a slow rebound since a post-earnings bear gap in mid-November and subsequent bottoming out at eight-month lows on Dec. 21. The stock has managed to tack on 5.7% year-to-date, and even reclaim the aforementioned bear gap earlier this month. However, in t...Read More

Tech stocks are taking a hit todayU.S. stocks have retreated as Treasury yields fall once again, reigniting concerns about the health of the global economy. Echoing that, China's industrial profit suffered its biggest drop since 2011, though the U.S.trade deficit shrank in January. Currently, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) is down more than 150 points at midday, with Microsoft (MSFT) paci...Read More

Here are five Fastmarkets MB stories you might have missed on Wednesday March 27 that are worth another look.The new London Metal Exchange cash-settled alumina contract will help the exchange to retain its top spot as the global reference for the aluminium industry, according to LME business development analyst Antonio Masiero. While the market moves away from pricing alumina as a percentage of th...Read More

Southwest shares are still in the green year-to-dateIt's a busy news day for Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV), which became the first airline to cut its first-quarter revenue per available seat mile (RASM) forecast after the Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes were grounded following a pair of fatal crashes. Also, LUV reported an emergency landed of the aircraft yesterday, though no passengers were on board....Read More

SQ shares are trading higher after a bull noteSquare Inc (NYSE:SQ) is trading 1.1% higher this morning at $74.75, after Macquarie began coverage on the stock with an "outperform" rating and $94 price target. The brokerage firm said that the company makes accepting payments as simple as signing up for Netflix, making it easier for people to run their businesses. Despite a year-over-year lead of 38%...Read More

The next financial bubble burst could be so massive, it even takes out gold. One economist is making a very bold prediction.This man says that the colossal financial bubble that exists in today's economy is stretching closer and closer to its breaking point.And when it does pop -- soon, very soon -- it's not only going to take out the entire stock market... it'll absolutely crush other assets too....Read More