Markets

Deep Dive: BB&T-SunTrust Merger Signals More Bank Deals Are Coming

Bigger is better, as large regional banks face profit pressures. Read more

The Tell: This Is The Last Article Youll Ever Need To Read On Market Timing, Analyst Claims

“This is the last article you will ever need to read on market timing,” Ritholtz Wealth Management analyst Nick Magg... Read more

Outside The Box: The U.S. Stock Rally Could Accelerate On The Feds U-turn, A China Deal And Tax Cuts

If everything lines up, the S&P 500 could trade above 3,000 points by year-end. Read more

Market Extra: What The Bank Of England Would Be Doing If It Werent For Brexit

The Bank of England is gearing up for its first policy meeting of the year on Thursday, but the central bank is as much ... Read more

The Tell: A Record Number Of People Are Gambling On Blockchain — Literally

Detractors of blockchain technology often label investing in the nascent industry as gambling. Now, ironically, one of t... Read more

Cryptos: Bitcoin Slips To A One-week Nadir Below $3,400

Bitcoin prices fell on Wednesday, trading below $3,400 to their lowest level since Jan. 29. Read more

Jeff Reeves's Strength In Numbers: 10 Company Mergers Id Love To See In 2019

Mega-deals are back, and here are some that may work — while others might just be fantasy. Read more

From Higher Pay To Retirement Plans, How States Are Changing Workers Lives In 2019

In his State of the Union address, President Trump said he has worked to defend American jobs, but states are also worki... Read more

Currencies: U.S. Dollar Continues To Inch Higher As The Aussie Takes A Dive On Neutral Central Bank Stance

The U.S. dollar continued its steady inching higher on Wednesday following President Donald Trump’ State of the Union ... Read more

Deep Dive: These 2 Stocks Youve Never Heard Of Are Better Ways To Profit From Amazons Growth

Both Air Transport Services Group and Kornit Digital are expected to increase sales and earnings more quickly than Amazo... Read more

Outside The Box: Alphabet, Unlike Amazon, Doesnt Get A Pass On Spending — Does That Make It A Better Investment?

Investors don’t mind when Amazon ramps up spending, though that comes at a cost too. Read more

The Tell: If Stock-market Investors Missed Januarys Surge, Theyre Out Of Luck, Says Goldman Sachs

Missed January’s stock-market rally? Well, tough luck, says strategists at Goldman Sachs. Here’s why. Read more

Cryptos: Bitcoin Prices Steady But Cant Breach $3,500 Mark

Bitcoin prices were trading mostly unchanged on Tuesday, stuck in a tight range below $3,500. Read more

The Technical Indicator: Bull Trend Strengthens, S&P 500 Approaches 200-day Average

Technically speaking, the U.S. benchmarks’ nearly straightline 2019 rally attempt has accelerated in recent sessions, ... Read more

Market Snapshot: S&P 500 Set For 5-day Rally; Nasdaq Edges Closer To Bear-market Exit

Stocks rise Tuesday, with the Nasdaq moving closer to exiting bear market territory, as investors continued to sort thro... Read more