The massive Republican tax bill is about to become law. Wall Street has waited all year for this shining moment. Markets closed little changed on Wednesday but optimism reigned supreme. Read More
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Analyst Articles
Wall Street covets tax cuts; it’s about to get its wish. Markets rose on Monday as tax overhaul seemed assured. But worries about the world’s second-largest economy intruded on the party. Read More
The GOP tax bill sustains blow after blow. Like a deathless creature. On Friday, it staggered forward again. So did the markets. Read More
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Markets fell Thursday. Wall Street awaits the next big catalyst, which will come next week when Congress votes on tax overhaul. But suddenly, passage is not assured. Read More
Republican Roy Moore lost in Alabama, but investors feel like winners on tax overhaul and interest rates. Stocks generally moved higher on Wednesday. Read More
The Fed is about to hike rates, a sign that economic growth is robust. The best performing sector on Tuesday was health services, as industry consolidation gains speed. Read More
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Now’s an optimal time to consider acting on our options trades. Read More
The aging bull still has plenty of spring in its step. The major indices closed higher on Friday, turning positive for the week. Read More