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Investors sold-off stocks today as jobs growth last month supported the notion that the U.S. may be very likely heading into a recession, and the Fed may finally be forced to step in.

Recognizing the ongoing strength of gold in light of the tenuous economic nature of the moment, exploration outfit Red Metal Resources continues to pursue a strategy of aggressive growth.

Earlier in the opening trade, the 30-share index fell by over 14 points due to profit-booking at higher levels amid a weakening Asian trend. Brokers said investors booked profits, following upsurge in the past few seasons. They said the sentiments further dampened on a weakening Asian trend. The Asian markets were down, tracking a sell-off in global shares late last week, as investors continued to shed risk ahead of the closely fought US presidential election and looked past a strong US jobs data to fragile economic growth worldwide. Stock Tips by optiontips.in Adani Enterprises Ltd. Time Frame: 2 months current: 222 Target: Read More on: http://www.kyachadega.com/2012/11/optiontipsin-profit-booking-at-higher.html

Despite disappointing jobs growth, bulls are buying the notion that the Federal Reserve is preparing to step in for another round of stimulus, extending gains the market.

Retailers surpassed analyst expectation for September but many experts predict the growth will be short-lived. Consumer sentiment remains strained and jobs data is weak; two factors that could be reflected in holiday sales.

Silver was up 0.2 percent at $1,169.26 an ounce. The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose only modestly last week, indicating the labor market remained on solid footing despite slowing economic growth. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 291,000 for the week ended March 14, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Claims for the prior week were revised to show 1,000 more applications received than previously reported. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast claims rising to 292,000 last week. A Labor Department analyst said there was nothing unusual in the state-level data. Claims have bounced around for much of the winter as harsh weather either depressed or boosted filings. But through the volatility, the trend remained consistent with a strengthening jobs market. Read more- http://mcxhnitips.blogspot.in/2015/03/commodity-face-with-mcx-call-for-today.html

Financial stocks led the market higher today as insurers benefited from the east coast's avoidance of a potential major natural disaster. Consumer spending boost also helped the rally.

The energy sector was broadly higher following a BP report that divided the blame over several major oil companies. The price of oil meanwhile, fell beneath $90 per gallon again today after reaching Tuesday highs in recent trading.

The recent rally appears to be driven my invisible forces. Flat or pessimistic news regarding the global economy seems to inexplicably be driving the market upwards, but can it last?

September's retail results should have at least some investors considering entering into a sector that has been plagued by analyst bearishness. Here are three of the best.