With investor sentiment running at extremely pessimistic levels, will a technical look at this sector reveal any bargains?
General Electric is downgraded to 'neutral,' and McDonald's is downgraded to 'outperform.'
Oil and gold are trending lower. Sprint could be headed for a bidding war. Boeing and Lockheed Martin will be reporting earnings.
Here's how investors can turn the bear market to their advantage.
Stocks are lower at midday as gold slumps for a second straight session.
Saks is downgraded to 'neutral,' and Netflix is initiated with a 'buy.'
Toll Brothers is upgraded to 'neutral,' and Nordstrom is initiated with a 'buy.'
The state has the second-largest reserves in the world, and investor demand for precious metals looks likely to grow.
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