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Nilus Mattive relies on fundamental analysis to make most of his investment recommendations. But he also looks at technical indicators such as trendlines, moving averages and support and resistance levels. He shows you how to use these indicators.

Some investors may think the recent moves by the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank are bearish for the U.S. dollar. But Jack Crooks lays out nine reasons why the dollar is still in a long-term bull market, and will continue to move higher.

As expected, the Federal Reserve announced another round of quantitative easing this week. But market conditions are very different now than they were for QE1 and QE2. Mike Larson concludes that the announcement was already priced into the markets.

Mike Burnick examines the indicators that the Federal Reserve is looking at to determine whether it institutes another round of quantitative easing. But Mike says that no matter what the Fed decides, it won’t have much impact on the real economy.

America’s roads, power grid and water systems are crumbling. Sean Brodrick says that no matter who wins the election, infrastructure spending will be the next big thing. He explains how to build a fortune with the companies that will rebuild America.

Investors are applauding the ECB announcement that it will buy sovereign bonds of struggling countries. But Tom Essaye says there are still major risks to be aware of, and that the euro currency will ultimately head lower no matter what the ECB does.

Nilus Mattive recounts his experience on September 11, 2001, eleven years ago today. The horrific attacks of that day can teach investors some valuable lessons about planning for, and reacting to, unforeseen events.

China’s largest movie theater operator, Wanda Group, just completed a $2.6 billion purchase of AMC Entertainment Holdings, and Tony Sagami predicts that more takeovers are coming soon. He names several possible acquisition targets in the industry.

The ECB suspended its collateral requirements to institute its new bond-buying program. Jack Crooks says this will expose the ECB to more credit risk, and could eventually end in a break-up of the euro zone or severe devaluation of the euro currency.

Comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and ECB President Mario Draghi have boosted the stock market recently. But Mike Larson says the solutions they’re proposing have failed repeatedly in the past, and will not help the real economy.

Gold has traded sideways as investors have favored risk assets over safe havens. But Rudy Martin points out that demand from central banks is exploding. Countries are using gold as currency protection, making it an attractive long-term investment.

China has led global economic growth for the past decade. But Tom Essaye points to new economic data that casts doubt on China’s ability to continue its dominance. What does that mean for the global economy, and how can you profit from it?

Mike Burnick says several market-moving events could produce increased volatility over the next month, including a decision on the new European bailout fund from the German high court, and possibly another round of quantitative easing from the Fed.

Stocks have been rising since June, and volatility has remained extremely low. But Monty Agarwal says that is a very bad sign for the markets. He predicts a wild September, and tells you how to take advantage of rising volatility.

Information technology recently passed consumer staples as the sector of the S&P 500 that pays the most in dividends. Nilus Mattive highlights some big names among dividend-paying technology companies, including several semiconductor manufacturers.

Jack Crooks says that global money flow, which drives key markets, is reversing. Dollars are flowing out of China while demand for crude oil declines. These trends are very bearish for oil prices, and very bullish for the U.S. dollar long-term.

Mike Larson says that investors are set up to be disappointed by central banks and governments that can’t do anything to stop the slowdown in the global economy. He offers five concrete recommendations for protecting your wealth in the months ahead.

Commodity prices are in an official bull market after rising more than 20% since June. Mike Burnick offers several ways to profit from the gains using exchange-traded funds, and highlights the one commodity that may lead the rally going forward.

The threat of Hurricane Isaac pushed gasoline prices higher this week. Sean Brodrick says that we’re in for more pain ahead, due to shrinking inventories, increased exports and higher demand. He recommends one stock that will profit from the trend.

The market has rallied recently on hopes that the ECB will adopt a “rate cap” to keep sovereign bond yields in troubled countries below a certain level. But Tom Essaye says that no matter what happens, the euro currency is bound to decline.

China has become the third-largest tourist destination, and will be #1 by 2020. Tony Sagami offers several recommendations on how to profit from the booming Chinese tourism industry, including hotel and airline stocks, and an online travel site.

Last week, U.S. stocks failed to rally despite indications that another round of quantitative easing may be coming. Jack Crooks takes this as another sign that a selloff in the stock market is imminent, along with a sharp rally in the U.S. dollar.

Risk assets have been surging recently, as investors expect another round of quantitative easing from the Federal Reserve and more action by the ECB to bail out troubled nations. But Mike Larson warns that Wall Street will be sorely disappointed.

The currency war has fallen out of the national media, but the emerging markets are still fighting. Rudy Martin discusses the ways in which the BRICS nations are reducing the importance of the U.S. dollar and forming their own financial institutions.

U.S. Treasuries recently experienced their biggest sell-off since 2010. Whether or not this is the beginning of the end of the bond bubble, Mike Burnick says Treasuries have become a return-free investment, rather than a risk-free one.

The price of a gallon of gasoline has risen nearly 22 cents over the past month, despite the relative cheapness of West Texas Intermediate Crude oil. Tom Essaye explains the real reason for the increase, and tells you how you can profit from it.

The slowdown in Chinese economic growth is one factor weighing on copper, and large speculators are betting heavily that prices will fall further. But JR Crooks says that the speculators are wrong, especially if China implements a new stimulus plan.

Nilus Mattive offers advice for saving for a higher education. He weighs the advantages of 529 plans versus other types of accounts, and discusses the different types of 529 plans to help you decide which is right for you.

The 2007 credit crunch caused Japan’s trade surplus to turn into a deficit. Jack Crooks says it’s only a matter of time before global investors realize the extent of Japan’s fiscal woes, and that Japan could eventually default on its government debt.

The markets have been like watching paint dry recently. But Larry Edelson says that’s typical before major market moves. He says you must be ready to act on the next big moves in gold, silver, the U.S. dollar and the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Many key market and economic indicators have convinced Mike Larson that the rally in U.S. stocks is not all it’s cracked up to be, and is at risk of falling apart. He points to declines in the Dow Transports, Russell 2000 Index and Baltic Dry Index.

Emerging market stocks have underperformed U.S. equities for the past two years. But this trend is now reversing. Mike Burnick says that stronger growth and cheaper valuations in emerging markets could lead to a new phase of long-term outperformance.

The United States’ infrastructure is crumbling, and our power grid is decades out of date. Sean Brodrick says this creates huge opportunities for the companies that will rebuild it. He names several of them in his new issue of Global Resource Hunter.

The stock market has rallied recently on optimism about Europe, but Tom Essaye says that the global economy is still weak and at risk of slowing further. He tells us the best sector of the market to invest in during uncertain environments like these.

In this special Money and Markets TV, Tony Sagami takes us on a walk down Wangfujing Street, Beijing’s main retail area. He names several western brands doing big business in China, and introduces us to his new investment service, The Asian Century.

Tony Sagami just returned from a trip to China, where he saw firsthand the Chinese obsession with Western pop culture and brand names. He tells you which companies top the list of most popular brands, and the best ways to invest in them.

Despite weak underlying fundamentals, U.S. stocks have stayed persistently high. But Jack Crooks says that based on historical precedents in this country and Japan, the long-term trend will be downward, and we may even face Japanese-style deflation.

The stock market has been rallying recently, but Mike Larson says it does not represent the start of a major new run. He sees warning signs in the slowdown in manufacturing, the declining 2-10 year Treasury spread and shrinking corporate earnings.

Money flowing into ETFs tracking the S&P 500 index is set to surpass the inflows into the individual component stocks for the first time in history. Mike Burnick says this is due to ETFs’ lower costs and fees, better performance and convenience.

China is transforming from an export-dependent manufacturing economy into a domestic-consumption-powered economy. Tony Sagami says the Chinese middle class is spending its money on familiar U.S. brand names such as McDonald’s, Starbucks and Tiffany.

United States and UN sanctions have been hurting Chinese companies that do business with Iran. JR Crooks says that China doesn’t have the power to fight the sanctions, and that the country has a tough road ahead to restore strong economic growth.

Nilus Mattive creates a stock screen for defensive sectors including consumer staples, utilities and healthcare stocks. He also looks at dividend yields, each stock’s beta and the companies’ payout ratios.

Jack Crooks notes that many traders, including him, can fall victim to their own egos, rather than listening to the markets. He says that sometimes, forgetting technical analysis and following simple trading rules lead you to big long-term profits.

Last week’s Fed and ECB meetings were duds, in my opinion, and pretty much what I expected. That’s why nearly all markets will soon resume their major short- and intermediate-term trends. So don’t expect a quiet August. Lots of opportunities and tren

Last week’s Fed and ECB meetings were duds, in my opinion, and pretty much what I expected. That’s why nearly all markets will soon resume their major short- and intermediate-term trends. So don’t expect a quiet August. Lots of opportunities and tren

The Fed, ECB and Bank of England all disappointed investors this week with their lack of action. But Mike Larson says that even if they did more quantitative easing or bond purchases, it wouldn’t have much impact on the markets or the global economy.

Mike Burnick, the new editor of International ETF Trader, tells you about the custom index he uses to determine which way the stock market is headed. He explains how you can track two ETFs to draw your own conclusions about the market’s direction.

Sean Brodrick sees a big gold rally coming, due to negative sentiment among other investors, increased money printing by global central banks, and seasonal factors. He tells you how to play the market using a gold mining ETF and individual stocks.

ECB President Mario Draghi’s comments on the euro last week gave the market a boost. But Tom Essaye says there were signs of weakness within the rally. He also saw a technical indicator in the bond market that could signal a shift in U.S. Treasuries.

Tony Sagami takes a walk down Wangfujing Street in Beijing, China, a popular shopping destination for locals and tourists. Tony notes that many Western luxury brands and fast food chains have made deep inroads into the country.