There’s still a week-and-a-half left in the month, but the markets are currently maintaining yet another month of gains.   Read More

The technology sector has soared since the March lows, so does it have more room to run? Jeff Donlon, senior analyst with the 5-star Manning & Napier Pro Blend Max Fund said there are some names that may be poised to continue rising despite the industry’s already impressive climb.    Read More

Markets will take measure of the American consumer Thursday, when monthly retail sales for July are released and Walmart reports its quarterly earnings.   Read More

Strong earnings from Apple after the closing bell yesterday, pushed the NASDAQ Composite to positive territory during Wednesday's trading session for the eleventh consecutive day. The last time the Nasdaq Composite had 11 days of consecutive gains was on September 20, 1996.  Here is a look at the best performing companies during the current 11-day rally.   Read More

Following are the week’s biggest winners and losers. Find out why shares of Newmont Mining and Procter & Gamble popped while Home Depot and Hewlett-Packard dropped.   Read More