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Friday's Market Minute: Fed's Projections on Rates & Inflation are Disconnected

Looking back in time a year ago, it was clear the Federal Reserve needed to aggressively raise borrowing costs to reduce inflationary pressures on the economy. As inflation pressures slowly subside and the Fed reaches its current policy plateau, the risks of raising rates to a more-than-sufficiently restrictive level becomes an impediment to economic growth.

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Tuesday's Market Minute: Netflix (NFLX) Earnings Preview

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Thursday's Market Minute: Gold Futures Breaking Out After Range-Bound Month

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Tuesday's Market Minute: A Busy Holiday-Shortened Week

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Friday's Market Minute: The Bears Continue To Capitalize On Inflation

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Tuesday's Market Minute: Take-Two After Earnings

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Friday's Market Minute: Higher Rates Meet Higher Volatility

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Nasdaq Teetering On The Edge Into Quad Witching

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Alzheimer's Approval, COVID-19 Vaccines Put Spotlight On Biotech Sector, But What's Next?

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Coinbase Offering Puts New Focus On Cryptocurrencies, Reignites DPO Vs. IPO Debate

The initial public offering (IPO) market has been active—some would say hot—in recent days. CNBC reported that 2020 was the busiest year since 2014, with a total of 218 new listings. And 2021 could be even hotter, considering there have already been 95 new listings as of March 30, according to IPO tracker Renaissance Capital.

COVID-19 Recovery May Be Driving New Commodity Supercycle

Commodity prices have historically run in cycles that often play out in a certain market’s own world—crude oil may rally, for example, while corn tumbles—each for separate reasons.

The Short And Long Of It: Your Top Questions On Short-Selling Answered

Ever hear the expression, “Everyone gets their 15 minutes of fame?” It appears the longtime practice of “short selling” is having its moment in the sun.

In Defiance Of Gravity: What's A Short Squeeze And Why Do They Happen?

Last year it was Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA).

Democrats In Charge — What Does It Mean for Wall Street? 9 Themes To Watch

People have debated for decades whether Wall Street rides faster on a donkey or an elephant.

Investor Movement Index Summary: December 2020

Exposure to equity markets increased during the December IMX period. The IMX increased 15.7%, or 0.85, from 5.41 to 6.26 reaching the highest point in almost three years.

Gearing Up: Tesla's Path To The S&P 500 Index Has Been A Wild Ride

Written by Matt Whittaker, Ticker Tape Contributor Say there’s a company that, over the past 15 quarters has lost money more often than not, and whose stock trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of over 1200. Could it be worthy of investor attention?

Investor Movement Index Summary: November 2020

TD Ameritrade clients decreased exposure to equity markets during the November IMX period. The IMX score decreased 0.28, or 4.92%, to 5.41 from 5.69 in October.

Investor Movement Index Summary: October 2020

Exposure to equity markets remained relatively flat in TD Ameritrade client accounts during the October IMX period. The IMX score decreased 0.02, or 0.35%, to 5.69 from 5.71 the previous period.

Investor Movement Index Summary: September 2020

TD Ameritrade clients continued to increase exposure to equity markets during the September IMX period. The IMX score increased 15.8%, or 0.78, to 5.71 from 4.93 the previous period.

Investor Movement Index Summary: August 2020

Exposure to equity markets increased in TD Ameritrade client accounts during the August period. The IMX score increased 0.30, or 6.48%, to 4.93.