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A heavy week of earnings and data ahead couldn't spoil the market's record-setting Monday mood.

The S&P 500 closed at 4,839.81, up 1.20% for the week; the Dow Jones at 37,4853.80, up 0.70% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq at 15,310.97, up 2.2%.

Tuesday stocks fell after a truly horrific economic report pushing them back from near the all time highs for the S&P 500 (SPY). Was this report the cause for the market decline? And what does it mean for the market going forward? 43 year investment veteran Steve Reitmeister shares his…

Amid a volatile energy sector backdrop, should investors consider investing in Kinder Morgan (KMI) prior to its fourth-quarter earnings release tomorrow? Let’s look at its financial metrics to gauge its prospects….

European shares slipped as traders scaled back rate cut expectations. Find out more about the impact on European stocks and the reasons behind it.

Robust global demand and constrained supplies aggravated by escalating geopolitical tensions will probably keep oil prices high this year, propelling the energy sector’s growth prospects. Hence, fundamentally sound oil & gas stocks Antero Midstream Corporation (AM), Dorchester Minerals (DMLP), and VAALCO Energy (EGY) could be ideal watchlist additions. Keep reading….

To capitalize on the potential significant rise in oil prices due to geopolitical tensions this year, which of the two energy stocks, Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) and Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), could provide better returns this year? Read more to find out.

The local bourse closed the day 0.1 per cent lower to finish the week slightly higher, after alternating between gains and losses all week.

The global oil and gas market is flourishing with increased demand amid an unstable geopolitical backdrop. Hence, fundamentally strong oil & gas stocks Cheniere Energy (LNG), Plains All American Pipeline (PAA), and Hess Midstream (HESM) might be worth buying for positive gains. Read more….