Latest News by BetterTrades
News is the one unknown variable when it comes to scrutinizing the stock market to
make better trades. A piece of news, either good or bad, can change the entire
direction of the stock market. A stock that announces good quarterly earnings may
shoot upward and take the market with it. A bad economic report from a federal
agency may send the market into a tailspin.
News events are even considered to be more market-changing than either fundamental
analysis, which examines the underlying strengths and weaknesses of a company, or
technical analysis, which examines such variables as price, volume and patterns.
Often a piece of news can come from an unexpected source or at an unexpected time.
Consider this: You go to the doctor for a checkup. He gives you the once over
(fundamental analysis), then orders a few tests (technicals). The doctor declares
you fit and sees no health problems. But as you walk out of the office, a bus skids
off the road and hits you. That's news. It's unexpected and supersedes any previous
declaration of health.
With market conditions so volatile these days, a smart trader must keep up with the
news. Failure to do so might be considered stock market malfeasance. It would be
like getting hit by the bus.
Keep up with stocks in the news with BetterTrades and stay up-to-date with what's
happening.
One of the hottest groups to watch now is the financial sector. This influential
group of stocks has been battered on a lot of different fronts. Among those in the
news has been Citigroup, which has seen its
stock drop to record lows, and is a constant subject of rumors.
Google is another company to watch as its
dominance is being threatened by unlikely competitors in the social media field,
mainly Facebook.
Gold prices have skyrocketed as investors flock
to the precious metal as the dollar declines in value.
BetterTrades revisits the root cause of the recession which began with the
mortgage crisis. Examine the
potential of the utilities
sector and learn more about the
housing industry slump.
As the credit crisis continues, the markets are reacting viciously to rumors of
bank nationalization. Take
advantage of increased volatility by
Strangling U.S. Banks with options strategies taught by Better Trades.
Read more about Oracle, developers of
enterprise software using its flagship databases, and the negative expectations for
the software giant's latest results.
In the drug and pharmaceutical sector,
Merck buys Schering-Plough
to compete with Pfizer.
Back to the banking sector,
PNC Financial is in the spotlight due to increased pressure on all banking
stocks.
The Obama administration revealed plans to lend
aid to small business owners. As the market rallies, BetterTrades
evaluates Wall Street's Options.
Dollar heats up the Forex Market
as commodities support the greenback and governmental policies are helping to prop
up the currency.
Due to stagnant corn prices,
Corn Planting Declines in a report released by the USDA.
IBM withdraws
from Sun Microsystems buyout deal after Sun Microsystems rejected the
proposal drafted by IBM's team giving IBM exclusive negotiating rights.
Read how Texas is the
leader in wind power in the United States.
Looking towards future profitability, Pepsi announced plans to
buy bottlers.
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