Dow set to climb more than 100 points on US-China trade deal hopes

U.S. stock index futures traded slightly higher on Friday morning, as investors monitored progress in U.S.-China trade talks and reacted to the latest Brexit developments. At around 7 a.m. ET, Dow futures pointed to a higher open of more than 100 points. Futures for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq were also seen opening higher. Market … Read more

Stocks little changed after weak housing data, Facebook shares dip

Stocks were little changed on Thursday following weaker-than-expected housing data, as major indexes recovered from small losses earlier in the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average just 8 points lower, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were each relativity flat. Facebook shares were among the big decliners, sliding 1.4 percent after a worldwide outage … Read more

GE earnings forecast falls short of estimates, CEO Culp says ‘We have work to do’

General Electric told shareholders on Thursday the embattled conglomerate expects 2019 earnings to be below what analysts anticipated as it continues to be plagued by problems in its power business. GE expects 2019 adjusted earnings between 50 cents and 60 cents a share, below the 70 cents a share Wall Street expected in a Refintiv … Read more

Stock futures signal higher open, but gains capped as Trump-Xi meeting reportedly being pushed back

U.S. stock index futures pointed to small gains at the open on Thursday, but gains were capped after a trade meeting between President Donald Trump and his Chinese President Xi Jinping will reportedly be pushed back. At around 8:10 a.m. ET, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down about 14 points but indicated a gain of 24 … Read more

Jeff Bishop’s Weekly Money Multiplier – Trading Risky Stocks With Less Risk (Boeing: BA)

Stocks are surging this afternoon… despite mixed economic numbers this morning. That said, my focus always remains the same. I study all the economic data, as well as what comes out of the Fed’s mouth. Also, I’m closely following bonds and overall market volatility. Its the best way I’ve found to gauge market sentiment. Now, I’m … Read more