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Investors react to GDP data after yesterday’s Fed-driven rally. Gold is pushing further into record territory as the dollar continues to fall. Exelon is buying Constellation Energy for $7.9 billion. ExxonMobil, P&G and eBay top the earnings calendar.

Larry Edelson provides an update on the all-important dollar, which is front and center with Washington too, as it seeks to continue devaluing it. He also gives his latest updates on gold, silver and the Dow Industrials for this week.

U.S. stocks open higher as investors await the end of the Federal Reserve meeting. Durable goods orders rise 2.5%. Johnson & Johnson buys Swiss medical-device maker Synthes for $21.3 billion. Merck approves an additional $5 billion stock buyback.

Stock futures are modestly higher as investors await the Fed’s decision on monetary policy, and Ben Bernanke’s press conference. Boeing’s earnings top estimates. Amazon.com and Broadcom disappoint. Nokia will cut 4,000 jobs. S&P cuts Japan’s outlook.

Stocks open higher, as Ford Motor, 3M and UPS top earnings estimates. Coca-Cola disappoints despite higher profit and sales. U.S. home prices fell 1.1% in February. The Fed begins its policy meeting. Geithner says the deficit target must be “scary.”

Nilus Mattive points out that the old saying, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket” is true for income investors. He recommends three methods for diversifying your portfolio, including dividend stocks, international investments and sector plays.

U.S. stocks may rebound as investors focus on earnings. Ford Motor, 3M and Delta Air Lines are rising, but Coca-Cola and Netflix disappointed. The Federal Reserve begins its two-day policy meeting in Washington.

Sean Brodrick looks at the biggest bullish force driving gold and silver higher. He also discusses about what he expects in the short term, and how you should play it.

One certainty in today’s markets is that interest rates and inflation are going to rise. Mike Burnick of Banyan Partners discusses strategies for combating this trend, including bond surrogates that can boost your income and protect your wealth.

U.S. stocks are flat as investors await Wednesday’s announcement on monetary policy from the Federal Reserve. The dollar continues its decline, as gold rises to an all-time high, silver approaches $50 an ounce, and crude tops $113 per barrel.

The credit rating agencies are finally starting to get the message that Weiss Ratings has been sending for a year: the U.S.’s long-term sovereign debt rating must be downgraded. Mike Larson lays out the consequences of S&P’s credit outlook cut.

Stock futures point higher as investors look forward to the Fed decision and GDP data later this week. The dollar falls to a 29-year low against the Aussie dollar pushing gold to another record and silver near $50 an ounce. Crude nears $113 a barrel.

Health care is overtaking energy as the market leader, and biotechnology stocks have been leading the charge. Ron Rowland lists the ETFs available in biotechnology and other health care sub-sectors, and offers advice for prospective investors.

Since 2009, China has been the largest auto market in the world. Tony Sagami tells you the names of the three auto stocks plus one Chinese auto parts maker that are best positioned to profit from the red-hot luxury auto market.

Stocks rise amid strong corporate earnings. General Electric, DuPont and Apple are among the biggest winners on better-than-expected quarterly results. Jobless claims fell last week, but remain above 400,000. BP sues contractors over Gulf oil spill.

Strong corporate earnings are boosting markets around the world. Apple is surging following a blowout quarter. Dow components American Express, GE, DuPont, McDonald’s, Verizon and Travelers are out with results. Oil prices jump above $112 per barrel.

Many think S&P’s warning is merely to force Washington to get its act together. But, according to Larry Edelson, the markets are telling us Washington won’t make much of a difference.

The BRICS nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – presented a plan to change the global financial landscape that includes de-emphasizing the U.S. dollar. Rudy Martin discusses its implications for the currency markets and investors.

Claus Vogt examines two ways the U.S. economy could collapse: a loss of confidence in government debt, or a double-dip recession, leading to a funding crisis. He sees evidence that both scenarios are in progress, and offers ways to protect yourself.

Global stocks are rallying amid strong corporate earnings. Intel, Yahoo and United Technologies topped estimates, but Wells Fargo and IBM disappointed investors. AES is buying DPL for $3.5 billion. Gold is rising above $1,500, and crude nears $110.

Stocks are set to open solidly higher, following strong quarterly numbers from Intel and Yahoo. IBM’s results are disappointing investors. Wells Fargo, AT&T and UTX are also out with earnings. Gold is rising above $1,500 an ounce as the dollar falls.

Nilus Mattive answers questions from viewers about the tax implications and overall health of several investment vehicles, including master limited partnerships, Roth IRAs, state pensions, money market funds, I-bonds and dividend-paying stocks.

Stocks open higher, as March housing starts rise more than expected. Nasdaq and Intercontinental Exchange make another bid for NYSE Euronext. Goldman Sachs and Johnson & Johnson top earnings estimates. Apple sues Samsung for copyright infringement.

Stocks stabilize after S&P’s outlook cut on the U.S. credit rating led to the biggest selloff in a month yesterday. Goldman Sachs and Johnson & Johnson top earnings estimates, but Texas Instruments misses. Apple sues Samsung for patent infringement.

The broad stock market is facing some serious headwinds and gold could help shelter you from potential financial storms. Sean Brodrick tells you about why gold is looking so good when the S&P 500 looks so bad … and two ways you can invest in gold.

The true state of the global economy is masked by the government interventions that prevented a depression. This is clearest in Europe. But Bryan Rich says Europe’s sovereign debt crisis threatens to bring the euro and the monetary union down.

U.S. stocks fall, and gold rises near $1,500 an ounce, after S&P cuts its outlook on U.S. debt. Sovereign debt concerns roil European bond markets. J&J is in talks with Swiss medical-device maker Synthes. Citigroup’s profit falls, but tops estimates.

Citigroup, Halliburton and Eli Lilly may open higher after topping earnings estimates. Johnson & Johnson is in talks with Swiss medical device maker Synthes. Sovereign debt concerns rise after an anti-bailout party wins seats in Finland’s parliament.

China experienced its first quarterly trade deficit in 7 years. Tony Sagami tells you his #1 Asian stock to profit from inflation, his #1 mutual fund to protect you from rising interest rates, and the #1 Chinese stock every investor should own.

China experienced its first quarterly trade deficit in 7 years. Tony Sagami tells you his #1 Asian stock to profit from inflation, his #1 mutual fund to protect you from rising interest rates, and the #1 Chinese stock every investor should own.

Inflation is rising across the board, but Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke and other government officials have their heads in the sand. Mike Larson proves that they’re wrong that rising prices are transitory, and offers his outlook for the budget deficit.

Consumer prices climb 0.5% in March on higher food and fuel costs. Industrial production rises more than expected. Google’s earnings disappoint, but Bank of America matches estimates. Gold and silver hit records. Moody’s downgrades Ireland’s debt.

Stocks may open lower, following disappointing earnings from Bank of America and Google. Gold and silver prices rise to records. The euro slips after Moody’s downgrades Ireland’s government debt. Chinese consumer prices rise the most in three years.

Arcos Dorados, which operates McDonald’s franchises in Latin America, debuted in an initial public offering today. Rudy Martin points out that this IPO is part of a trend of increased investment in Latin America.

American households will be paying much more for gasoline this summer. Amber Dakar offers tips for keeping your fuel costs down, including using a mobile app to find the cheapest gas stations, and checking your tire pressure.

U.S. stocks may open lower, as investors digest data on producer prices and jobless claims. Hasbro reports mixed quarterly results. Zipcar and Arcos Dorados begin trading today. Global PC shipments fell in the first quarter.

U.S. stocks opened lower, as weekly jobless claims jump unexpectedly. Producer prices rose 0.7% in March. Hasbro misses earnings estimates, but tops expectations for quarterly sales. Zipcar and Arcos Dorados begin trading, and Glencore plans an IPO.

Larry Edelson can’t overemphasize how wild and wooly these markets are becoming, and how important it is that you keep an eye on all your investments. The dollar on the downside. Commodities are past their vulnerable periods. And more!

U.S. stocks may open lower, as investors digest data on producer prices and jobless claims. Hasbro reports mixed quarterly results. Zipcar and Arcos Dorados begin trading today. Global PC shipments fell in the first quarter.

Stocks are rebounding from yesterday’s losses. Retail sales rose 0.4% in March mainly due to higher gasoline prices. J.P. Morgan Chase posted better-than-expected earnings, raised its quarterly dividend and announced a $15 billion stock buyback plan.

Stocks are set to rebound from yesterday’s losses, after J.P. Morgan posted strong earnings, raised its dividend and announced a stock buyback program. Tyco falls after France’s Schneider Electric says it’s not in discussions to buy the company.

Nilus Mattive highlights tax issues related to dividends and other income investments, including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), preferred shares and mutual funds. He explains which of these investments are taxed at the special 15% rate.

U.S. stocks follow global markets lower after Japan upgrades the threat level of its nuclear disaster. The U.S. trade deficit narrowed less than expected in February, and import prices jumped. Alcoa reports disappointing margins and sales figures.

Global stocks and U.S. futures are lower as Japan raises the severity level of its nuclear disaster. Crude oil prices hover below $110 per barrel after the IMF lowers its growth outlook for the U.S. and Japan. Alcoa reports disappointing sales.

Gold is soaring as the U.S. dollar breaks down. This can be scary, but it can also be very profitable. In this video, Sean Brodrick tells you about your next, best chance at the gold ring.

Bryan Rich highlights decisions on monetary policy from five central banks last week: China, Australia, Japan, the Bank of England and the European Central Bank, and offers his outlook for the markets and the economies of those regions.

Stocks are flat as investors await Alcoa’s results and the start of earnings season. NYSE Euronext rejects Nasdaq OMX and IntercontinentalExchange’s takeover offer, and affirms its deal with Deutsche Boerse. Dahlman Rose downgrades airline stocks.

Stocks are set to open higher as Alcoa kicks off earnings season with its results tonight. NYSE Euronext rejects Nasdaq OMX and IntercontinentalExchange’s $11.3 billion takeover bid affirming its commitment to Deutsche Boerse’s offer.

Inflation is coming, and Tony Sagami will introduce you to his #1 way to profit from the drooping dollar and my favorite Chinese natural resource play, which is traded here in the United States.

Congress is bumbling like the Keystone Kops, rather than seriously confronting the U.S. budget crisis. Mike Larson points out that even the most aggressive budget-cutting proposals would barely make a dent in our current and long-term deficits.