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Action by major international central banks to provide liquidity to struggling European banks pushed Chinese blue chips higher but gains narrowed after the Hang Seng Index hit strong resistance.

Unidentified factors may be artificially and temporarily pushing the market higher. If confirmed, then the market is moving higher only on non-structural events not tied to economically strong underpinnings.

Precious metals seemed to lose their luster this week as investors attempted to sell off wins to account for the losers in their portfolio. With a seemingly declining value as a safe haven against the dollar the precious metal bull run of the last several months may be coming to an end.

Tech stocks, whether they deserved to or not, began to make a comeback today alongside the latest economic data reports. Everyone from Apple to AMD began to bounce back on the news that the U.S. has thus far evaded a double dip.

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.

Oil and related equities began to bounce back today in the aftermath of the news that France and Germany would go to any means necessary in order to support the ongoing health of European banks through the Greek debt crisis.

When all nine Sectors are in a technical short condition, is it time to start buying hand-over-fist? Probably not. It's always darkest before dawn, but there's still too much risk in the market.

Many investors seem to believe that gold is the ultimate hedge, but Michael McTague, in the interests of myth busting--and truth--gives a resounding "no."

Today, a light volume tape can be expected due to the Columbus Day holiday. Federal government offices will be closed, as well as bond markets.

Financials were mixed today as a delay on a vote from Slovakia in support of the financial measures for European banks casts another shadow of doubt on the global economy.

Red Metal Resources is a copper-gold company with interest in Chilean mines. The company looks especially appealing as its copper-gold offerings remain relevant regardless of the economy.

Americans were buying more clothes, cars and furniture during September according to the Commerce Department's latest data. News that retail sales grew by 1.1 percent for the month helped bolster shares in the sector.

Earnings season is starting to ramp up today with the release of JP Morgan Chase numbers. The bank reported a 4% drop in third-quarter earnings, which wasn't a surprise.