Dow on track to kick off quarter more than 150 points higher on strong China data, trade progress

U.S. stock futures rallied early on Monday following strong manufacturing data out of China. At around 6:20 a.m. ET, Dow futures indicated a higher open of more than 150 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes were also in positive territory. Traders turned focus to the latest economic figures from China. A private survey … Read more

The Best Way to Gain an Edge in the Cannabis Industry

Editor’s note: I’m not an expert on cannabis stocks… But I believe you should be prepared if you’re going to dabble in this emerging industry. That’s why we’re sharing today’s essay from Cannabis Capitalist editor Thomas Carroll. In it, he discusses this evolving market’s massive potential, as well as one simple trait to look for when deciding … Read more

Dow futures rise 100 points amid hopes of progress in US-China trade talks

U.S. stock index futures were slightly higher Friday morning, amid renewed optimism on the progress of trade talks between Washington and Beijing. At around 7 a.m. ET, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 107 points, indicating a gain of more than 114 points. Futures on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 also rose. Market focus is largely attuned … Read more