Stocks whipsaw on conflicting trade deal reports

Stocks gyrated on Tuesday as investors puzzled over conflicting reports over the progress of U.S.-China trade negotiations. Bloomberg News initially reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that U.S. officials are worried China may be pushing back against U.S. demands in the countries’ ongoing trade talks. The report also said Chinese negotiators are worried they have … Read more

Dow set to rise more than 100 points as investors await Fed meeting

U.S. stock index futures traded higher on Tuesday, broadly supported on expectations the Federal Reserve could strike a dovish tone at its latest monetary-policy meeting. At around 7 a.m. ET, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures indicated a gain of 128 points at the open. Futures on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 also rose. The Fed … Read more

U.S. Stocks Are as Healthy as Ever

By Dr. Steve Sjuggerud – True Wealth The idea I’ll share today is a bit counter intuitive. But it’s important to understand. It’s what has tripped up many investors after the big rally in stocks lately. Some folks see the move we’ve had to start the year, and they assume the opportunity today is worse … Read more

Dow futures under pressure again as Boeing shares drop on FAA probe

U.S. stock index futures were mixed on Monday morning, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average under renewed pressure by a drop in shares of Dow component Boeing. Boeing shares slipped in the premarket after the U.S. Department of Transportation launched an investigation into whether there were lapses in the Federal Aviation Administration’s approval of Boeing … Read more