Some say the market is overreacting to bad news — but what if it's not?
Earnings, economic growth, Fed policy, trade policy and corporate credit are all in the mix as investors try to figure out which way stocks are heading.
Long out of favor, liquid alt funds shine as noncorrelated portfolio ballast.
Diversification is making it harder than usual to keep up with the S&P 500.
The rout had no shortage of explanations among Wall Street traders.
Wall Street is split on whether good news on the Fed and easing of trade tensions were enough to overcome weakening economic fundamentals.
Latest rally leaves traders little room to ratchet down expectations for Fed rate hikes next year.
As investors steer clear of risk, ETFs holding utilities, consumer staples and health care companies benefit.
Wall Street celebrated that news, with US stocks posting their biggest gains since March.
With firm valuations tied to stock market levels, RIA owners look for exits.
Flows into both sectors reflects division over the outlook for the economy
Stocks look cheap after their losses this fall, but if earnings deteriorate, they could fall more.
Growth at the biggest tech companies is slowing at the same time criticism of Silicon Valley's monopolistic tendencies is rising
Stocks, oil and corporate bonds all plunged, while safe havens like Treasuries and gold stood still.
Whether it's crude oil, General Electric, bitcoin or bonds, things keep blowing up
Rising Nasdaq volatility reflects investors' skittishness about the sector.
Corporate purchases may be the only factor capable of sustaining the equity market's rebound, analyst says
Trade tensions and the prospect of the U.S. economy overheating could limit any upside in stocks.
Growth managers did the worst, while value managers managed a better showing.
Growth managers fared the worst, with only 13% beating benchmark for October.
