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Stocks are rising, as gold jumps to a new record, silver tops $40 an ounce, and crude oil trades above $111 per barrel. The dollar falls to a 15-month low against the euro, on fears of a government shutdown. Portugal’s bailout may cost $115 billion.

Futures rise, following global markets higher. Gold jumps to a new record and silver crosses $40/ounce. Crude oil approaches $112 per barrel as the dollar sinks to its lowest against the euro since last January. Expedia will spin off TripAdvisor.

2011 has been a banner year for ETFs and ETNs, with 77 new products out already this year. Ron Rowland highlights several promising new ETFs, including funds that focus on agriculture small-caps and Asian debt, as well as a few you may want to avoid.

Initial jobless claims fell by 10,000 last week. The ECB raises interest rates. Retailers report better-than-expected March same-store sales. Bed Bath & Beyond and Rite-Aid rise on earnings news. PNC Bank and Ingersoll-Rand boost their dividends.

The ECB raises its key interest rate, but the Bank of England stands pat. Portugal asks the EU and IMF for a bailout. The euro falls against the dollar. Crude oil and precious metals continue to rise. Retailers report March same store sales figures.

Gold, silver, the Dow are doing what Larry Edelson hoped they wouldn’t — breaking out to the upside. He’s long-term bullish on those markets, but thinks a pullback would’ve been better for long-term bull markets. Is the next phase about to unfold?

Brazil is one of the world’s most dynamic emerging markets. Rudy Martin targets three sectors of the economy with the best growth potential: wireless communication, infrastructure and consumer goods, and highlights investment opportunities in each.

U.S. stocks open higher, as gold rises to a new record. The dollar is at a 6-month high against the yen, but a 15-month low against the euro. Monsanto tops earnings estimates, but its 2011 forecast falls short. Cephalon rejects Valeant’s buyout bid.

U.S. stocks may open higher as gold rises to a new record high. Monsanto matches earnings estimates. American Superconductor tumbles after cutting its sales outlook. Cephalon formally rejects Valeant Pharmaceuticals’ $5.7 billion takeover offer.

Nilus Mattive explains the tax advantages and disadvantages of investing in Master Limited Partnerships, and how they differ from buying shares of a corporation.

Stocks are lower as investors await the latest FOMC minutes. China raises interest rates. Apple is lower on a rebalancing of the Nasdaq-100. Texas Instruments buys National Semiconductor for $6.5 billion. KB Home reports a wider than expected loss.

U.S. stocks may open lower. Apple shares drop on a rebalancing of the Nasdaq-100. Chip-makers rise as Texas Instruments buys National Semiconductor for $6.5 billion. China raises interest rates. Moody’s downgrades Portugal’s debt rating again.

Commodities are red-hot, and agricultural commodities are really cooking. Sean Brodrick look sat an agricultural commodity that is heading higher. There’s a fund that lets you play this move for potentially big profits.

We’ve seen several “black swan”-type events already this year. But Bryan Rich points out that global markets and policymakers are ignoring their impact, just like they did during the crisis of 2007-2008. This could lead to another economic downturn.

Stocks rise as oil prices trade around $108 per barrel and gold nears an all-time high. Pfizer is selling its Capsugel unit to KKR. Southwest Airlines shares fall as the NTSB searches for cracks in its 737 fleet. McDonald’s is hiring 50,000 workers.

U.S. stocks may open higher, as oil prices rise above $108 per barrel. China’s Minmetal Resources offers $6.5 billion for Canada’s Equinox. Pfizer is selling its Capsugel unit to KKR. Vodafone sells its stake in SFR to Vivendi for $11.3 billion.

Tony Sagami tells you about 3 U.S. offshore exploration companies whose profits on are fire and 2 Singaporean companies — both of which trade on the U.S. over the counter market — that are the world's #1 and #2 builders of offshore drilling rigs.

The Federal Reserve has kept the easy money flowing despite rising food and energy prices, but Ben Bernanke is facing dissention from within his own ranks. Mike Larson explains how an early end to QE or higher interest rates could affect the markets.

U.S. stocks rise after a better than expected jobs report. Employers added 216,000 non-farm payrolls in March. The unemployment rate dropped to 8.8%. NASDAQ OMX/Intercontinental offer $11.3 billion for NYSE Euronext, topping Deutsche Boerse’s bid.

U.S. stocks may open higher as traders digest the government employment report. Crude oil prices top $107 per barrel. NASDAQ and Intercontinental make a rival bid for NYSE Euronext. Automakers set to report March domestic sales throughout the day.

Ron Rowland how exchange traded funds are created, and why their creation/redemption process makes them a good option for small investors, versus stocks, mutual funds and closed-end funds.

Stocks open lower as investors are disappointed by weekly jobless claims. David Sokol resigns from Berkshire Hathaway amid questions over his purchase of Lubrizol shares. Microsoft files a formal complaint against Google with the European Commission.

U.S. stock futures are flat as the first quarter comes to an end. Microsoft filed a complaint with the European Commission over Google’s search market dominance. David Sokol resigns from Berkshire Hathaway amid questions about his Lubrizol trades.

Larry Edelson will not pull the trigger on gold and silver until he sees clear evidence that the next leg up is underway. So far, that is not the case. And even then, he would not be happy about a continued precious metals rally in the here and now.

President Obama addressed critics of his energy policy as oil prices remain high amid unrest in the Middle East and North Africa. Rudy Martin points out that higher prices will benefit oilfield services providers and rig companies such as Transocean.

The stock market environment is extremely risky, and Claus Vogt now sees three more signs of an impending bear market: the end of the Federal Reserve’s program of quantitative easing, rising inflation pressures and a huge drop in consumer sentiment.

U.S. stocks opened higher, after ADP said private employers added 201,000 jobs in March. Richard Fisher said he will vote against a third round of quantitative easing. Valeant Pharmaceuticals bid $5.7 billion for Cephalon. Apollo and Qihoo had IPOs.

U.S. stocks are set to open higher after a rally overseas. ADP said private employers hired 201,000 new workers in March. The dollar rises after anti-QE comments from another Fed official. Valeant Pharmeceuticals offers $5.7 billion for Cephalon.

Nilus Mattive highlights another way you can reduce your tax burden: Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, or Education IRAs. They allow you to put away $2,000 a year for a child, which can be used for any education-related expenses until age 30.

U.S. stocks opened higher, and oil prices drop toward $103 per barrel. Turmoil in the Mideast and North Africa will cut into Halliburton’s bottom line. GE buys 90% of Converteam for $3.2 billion. James Bullard’s comments on QE2 boost the dollar.

U.S. stocks are set to open higher, as oil prices drop to around $103 per barrel. GE buys electrification equipment provider Converteam for $3.2 billion. Halliburton said turmoil in the Mideast and North Africa and bad weather will cut into earnings.

The U.S. dollar is grinding lower. So where do you want to hide your money? Sean Brodrick would recommend a particularly hard currency – one that has left others in the dust over the past two years. To find out more, watch this video.

The European sovereign debt crisis could make the 2007 financial crisis look small by comparison. Bryan Rich examines Portugal’s troubles, and explains why it could be the linchpin that destabilizes the financial system and collapses the euro.

U.S. stocks open slightly higher as oil dips to $104 per barrel. An important inflation gauge rose by the most since July 2008. The Wall Street Journal says NASDAQ OMX Group and Intercontinental Group are talking about a rival bid for NYSE Euronext.

U.S. futures are rising, and crude oil dips below $105 per barrel, after Libyan rebels captured two key ports. Alcatel-Lucent and Nokia are jumping on Goldman Sachs upgrades. The ITC will re-examine Eastman Kodak’s patent claim against Apple and RIM.

Most U.S. investors don't realize that the best IPOs are found across the Pacific Ocean. Tony Sagami tells you about one of the most important and most profitable shipping companies in the world went public last week on the Singapore Stock Exchange.

Fed officials still have their heads in the sand when it comes to inflation. Mike Larson proves that rising inflation is a reality, and recommends ways to profit from a potential tightening of monetary policy as central banks are forced to respond.

Global stocks are rising as oil prices remain near $106 per barrel. Oracle’s earnings and revenue top expectations, and the software firm raises its quarterly dividend. Research In Motion tumbles after a disappointing outlook for the current quarter.

Global stocks are rising as investors focus on corporate earnings. Oracle topped expectations with its sales and profit, and raised its quarterly dividend. But Research In Motion is tumbling after a disappointing outlook for the current quarter.

Ron Rowland thinks the earthquake and tsunami in Japan will have a major long-term impact on the markets. But the drop in Japanese stocks since then may have been overdone. He breaks down the different ETFs that focus on Japan’s stocks and currency.

Stocks are higher following mixed news on durable goods orders and weekly jobless claims. Best Buy, ConAgra, Micron Technology and Red Hat are rising on better-than-expected earnings. EU leaders meet in Brussels after Portugal’s government fails.

Stock futures are higher, despite a rise in oil prices above $106 per barrel. Portugal may need a bailout after Parliament rejected austerity measures. ConAgra, Best Buy, Micron Technology and Red Hat are all rising on better-than-expected earnings.

Larry Edelson will not pull the trigger on gold and silver until he sees clear evidence that the next leg up is underway. And even then, he would not be happy about a continued precious metals rally in the here and now. Find out why...

Complacency leads to rising equity prices and optimism about the stock market. Claus Vogt examines two indicators showing extreme optimism among mutual fund managers and investment newsletter editors, and explains why this is a major sell signal.

U.S. stocks opened lower, as oil prices remain above $105 per barrel. Investors are concerned about the Japanese nuclear situation, and tensions in North Africa and the Middle East. Portugal may be forced to ask for a bailout from the EU and IMF.

U.S. futures are flat, and Japanese stocks decline, as investors worry about the nuclear situation in Japan and continued violence in North Africa and the Middle East. Oil prices remain above $105 per barrel. General Mills matches earnings estimates.

After last week’s video on Solo 401(k)s, Nilus Mattive addresses questions about Individual Retirement Accounts. He explains traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, Rollover IRAs, SEP IRAs and Simple IRAs, and which type of investor should opt for each.

U.S. stocks open relatively flat. Treasury yields rise after two Fed officials warned of inflation. Oil prices hold above $102 per barrel amid continued airstrikes in Libya. Walgreen drops, but Dollar General rises, following quarterly earnings.

U.S. stock futures are flat after a 3-day rally. Japanese stocks soar on optimism about the response to the nuclear crisis. Oil prices are hovering at around $103 per barrel, as air strikes continue in Libya. Walgreen drops on disappointing earnings.

The leaks at nuclear power plants in Japan is delaying plans for new nuclear plants. But the money that was invested in nuclear has to flow somewhere. Sean Brodrick takes a look at an industry that is shining brighter as nuclear power fades.