Due to the debt ceiling fight, the ratings agency Fitch just threatened to downgrade America’s credit rating. The markets are spooked. Read More

Until Biden and GOP leaders forge an agreement, the stock market will remain volatile. The stakes in this brinkmanship are explosive Read More

Algorithmic trading increasingly dominates the markets, but retail investors can profitably outwit these software programs. Read More

The consumer is winded but resilient. A recession looms, but it's likely to be mild. Here's why household spending is a key bullish factor. Read More

Stocks have moved sideways over the past two months, as investor sentiment fluctuates. Is a breakout imminent? Read More

Companies that miss expectations this earnings season are getting punished more than the historical average. Read More

Here's a look at the parallels between the U.S. debt ceiling crisis of 2011 and the one now, and why the impasse is more dangerous this time. Read More

As lawmakers fight over the debt limit, Congress threatens to drive the economy off a cliff. Here are defensive steps to take now. Read More

The debt ceiling battle, Fed policy, overseas war, recession fears, and banking failures are spooking investors. Here’s how to cope. Read More

The posturing over the debt limit in Washington is mostly political theater, but the stakes are high and investors should be on guard. Read More