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Odds favor another leg up in the stock market. So much money is parked in safe assets. The stage is set for a surprise - out of L.T.bonds into equities.

An auction of French bonds on Monday had yields edging lower despite the country's credit having been downgraded by Standard & Poors on Friday.

The Street is looking for the January Early Warning Indicator for direction of stocks in January and the year as a whole. Buyers expected DJIA 12,310 (S&P: 1270)

The last few years in the financial markets have been turbulent, to say the least. Even some of the best investors had trouble navigating through the storm. What's an inestor to do?

There have been indications of oil reaching $150 per barrel by mid-summer, but there are a couple items investors need to watch for that could affect this move.

Wall Street rebounded from mid-day losses as Financials led all gainers as stocks swung on news of Italy Prime Minister Berlusconi resigning.

Wall Street was sagging lower today, but a late rally in the day helped stocks to close in the green as investors keep a close eye on Europe's financial crisis.

Look for a churning of stock prices as investors switch out of stocks that have had nice gains into new leaders. Correction likely today but opportunities prevail.

Institutions are steady buyers as evidenced by advancing prices with little volatility. More buyers coming from investors switching out of safe havens.

Dividend reinvestment plans can be a relatively low-risk way to grow a small initial investment into a substantial nest egg over time.

After a strong two months to open the year, can equities markets continue to climb in 2012 or are they due for a fall?

Wall Street opened the shortened week on a low note today as investors are increasingly worried that the Super Committee has failed to reach decisions on vital budget cuts.

Traditional avenues for investing in retirement are looking overpopulated and inflated. Bill Gates recently found another avenue for retirement investing: closed-end funds that invest in a basket of inflation-linked securities.

Emerging economies could be an engine for growth at Coca Cola, Pepsi Co and Caterpillar. With many other safe-havens looking overbought, these three stocks look well priced and primed for ongoing strength.

Coming off the strong gains of October, Wall Street gets off to a rough start this month as Greece and the European debt crisis refuses to go away.