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Stock market analysts believe that US markets are going to rise in 2011 as the economic recovery accelerates. Nine out of ten strategists believe that the stock markets would rise by 7% to 17% in 2011.

Investment analysts discuss their predictions of the financial markets in 2010. Investment strategies that could result in strong gains are also described.

Financial analysts believe US stock markets will gain ground in 2009 due to the huge losses they sustained in 2008. US stock markets are also forecast to make huge upward and downward movements during the year.

Investors should not be worried that the bull market will end in 2008 because it is forecast that the S&P 500 will rally 10 percent in 2008 as interest rates continue to slide. The market highlights of 2007 and other economic forecasts for 2008 are discussed.

The reasons for 80 points fall of Dow Jones Industrials with relation to stock market trends are presented

The efforts done by money managers to navigate present trends of stock markets are presented.

The impact of growing gross domestic product and lower interest rates on the performance of stock markets in the United States is presented.

A study on the stock prices of Dow Jones Industrials and NASDAQ Composite with relation to investors is presented.

The increase in major stock indexes in the United States, economic slowdown and forecast about low profits for companies are discussed.

The increase in stock trading, in view of fall in profits of several companies after rise in crude oil prices, is discussed.

The economic aspects of the growth of different sectors of industries in the United States of America are discussed.

Companies and financial firms on a buyout spree pushed the 2006 global merger tally to record US$3.5 trillion, and the prospect of so much cash, and debt financing, at the ready propped up the US stock market in November 2006 in sectors touched by the buyout boom. On the other hand, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold's US26 billion-dollar offer to buy rival Phelps Dodge would include US$88 in cash plus 0.67 of a share of its stock for each Phelps share, which is a 33% premium for Phelps shareholders.

Wall Street's top strategists have forecasted reduced gains for stocks in the final four months of 2006. The forecasts for stocks, bonds, profits and various market sectors are presented.

Stock-fund investors were disappointed when the stocks stumbled to begin 2005, with the 6,852 US diversified equity funds tracked by Lipper falling 2.52%. As the price of crude surged past $58 a barrel, 31% above where it started in 2005, investors fretted about the impact of higher energy costs on consumer and business spending.

VIX, the Chicago Board Options Exchange volatility index, is calculated from prices of short-term options on the Standard & Poor's 500 index as it rises when traders bid up index options in anticipation of stock movement and is regarded as a risk forecast. VIX implies volatility of stock indexes rarely stay at extreme levels for a sustained period of time, and eventually revert to a more moderate mean.

US stock markets registered gains for the last week of November despite a fewer-than-expected 39,000 new jobs during the month. Cyclical stocks have led the rise in stock markets and continued to thrive during market corrections. The shares of Urban Outfitters, which have rallied in 2010, could lose value due to slower profit growth.

US stock markets rose to their highest levels since the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the start of the global financial crisis. Technology stocks are expected to benefit from a low interest rate environment in the long run. The share prices of Guess are expected to rise from $41 to $60 as the company improves profits.

There may be a buying opportunity in the U.S. stock market should a second round of quantitative easing be announced. The performance of the stocks of Chipotle Mexican Grill and Whirlpool are also discussed.

US stock markets registered their seventh weekly gain in eight weeks but forces that could drive the stock market higher remain lacking. The shares of RightNow Technologies are overpriced, trading at 37 times projected 2011 profits at $26 a share. The shares of can maker Crown Holdings could gain in value as the beverage can market grows.

U.S. companies have a lot of cash overseas but these companies find it difficult to repatriate all that cash. Microsoft raised its dividend by just three cents to 16 cents a share despite having a lot of cash. The prospects of the shares of Bed Bath & Beyond and the highlights of the U.S. stock market for the week ended September 24, 2010 are discussed.

The consensus from ten market strategists that include David Blanco and Robert Doll show that they expect a 7% rise for the S&P 500 in the final quarter of 2010. However, the more bullish strategists see a 10% rise. Other forecasts for the stock market by these strategists and stock picks for the fourth quarter are discussed.

The shares of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold moves in tandem with that of the Chinese stock market. The prospects of the shares of semiconductor company Kopin and the highlights of the U.S. stock market for the week that ended September 3, 2010 are discussed.

The stock market has shown that it has the potential to rally in the fall as summer 2010 closes. The prospects of a deflation in the U.S. economy and the stocks of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters are also discussed.

The future of treasury securities and stocks should the U.S. enter or avoid a recession are discussed. The back to school business climate and BHP Billiton's bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan are also discussed.

Information about Ben Bernanke's confusing message, which cut nearly 4% off stock portfolios in the United States, is presented. Bernanke tried to calm a market worried by the possibility of another recession, promising to buy more government debt. However, it is believed that his plan would not help the slowing economy much.

US stock markets registered small gains for the first week of August 2010 as economic data indicated that the US economy is growing slowly. The shares of Whole Foods Market are facing downward pressure, while those of Wynn Resorts may be boosted by increased profits in Macau.

The spectre of a double dip recession has ended as August 2010 comes around. The outlook of the shares of auto parts maker and meter manufacturer Itron is discussed along with the highlights and figures of the U.S. stock market for the week ended July 30, 2010.

US stock markets face the prospect of becoming stuck in a long period of weak returns as the economic recovery slows and budget deficits rise. The shares of Amazon.com and Netflix suffered declines as investors pointed to potential financial problems. The shares of Hanesbrands appear cheap and could rise from $24 to $37.

Google's prospects for itself and its stocks look bright as it is a dynamic online-search business that will grow when advertising moves away from traditional media. Google has also placed bets in small but fast-growing segments of the market as a future bet and analysts have a stock price target of 629 or a 35% rise.

Three out of four companies were able to beat profit projections but company forecasts remain cautious. Goldman Sachs' settlement of its fraud case allowed them to avoid an admission of guilt but has raised questions about CEO Lloyd Blankfein's staying on in his job. There is a good chance that dividend taxes will rise.

Stocks have lost 16% between April 2010 and July 2010 as investors worry about a second recession. Europe has even outperformed the U.S. stock market in the quarter ending June 2010. The state of the real estate industry and the prospects of People's United Financial's shares after the resignation of CEO Philip Sherringham is also discussed.

The stock market rebounded from its lower level of 2010 for the week ending June 11, 2010. A screen of tech companies that have a lot of cash and are likely to buy back stocks bring up Teradyne, Priceline, and Expedia. The fight over pharmacy benefits between Walgreen and CVS Caremark and its effect on its stocks is discussed.

US stock markets may trade in a narrow trading range during the summer of 2010 in reaction to weaker-than-expected US economic growth. Brokerage firms such as the CME Group and Interactive Brokers are benefiting from increased activity caused by market volatility.

US stock markets suffered their worst May performance in 2010, declining by 12.3% since late April. Shares of some emerging market companies appear attractive due to the low debt of their home countries.

The first correction in the 14-month-old U.S. bull market which happened in the week ended May 21, 2010 is attributed to investor worry about Europe's belt-tightening and credit constriction in China. The prospects of the lumber industry and United Technologies is also discussed.

Allergan's first quarter eye-care product sales grew 8% while their Botox treatments grew by 11%. The shares boasts of 19% profit margins and their prospects look bright if Botox is approved as a treatment for migraines. The highlights of the U.S. stock markets for the week ending May 14, 2010 are discussed.

US stock markets fell heavily at the start of May 2010, surrendering all their gains for the year to date. The shares of Google appear cheap after experiencing a steep decline, but the company's finances remain robust.

The stock market experienced its worst loss in three months for the week ending April 30, 2010 despite clear indications that the U.S. is out of the recession. The oil spill off of Louisiana has driven the price of crude oil to $86 a barrel. The prospects of the shares of Devon Energy and Goldcorp are also discussed.

The fraud case against Goldman Sachs is blamed for the 1.6% pullback in the U.S. stock market but stock's long climb may also have been the cause. The performance and prospects of hospital stocks are also discussed.

US stock markets rose for a sixth consecutive week at the start of April 2010, rising to their highest level in 18 months. The stocks of Abercrombie & Fitch appear overpriced and may fall in value to $39 a share.

The highlights of the U.S. stock markets for the week ending April 2, 2010 are discussed. The concerns about McKesson's attempt at a risible acquisition and its effect on their stocks and the performance of Brunswick and Winnebago's shares are discussed.

US stock markets eked out a gain for the sixth time in seven weeks but were pulled down by falling Treasury bond prices. Technology stocks have lagged behind other sectors in 2010 to date, while US stocks have been outperforming their foreign counterparts.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is at a fresh 52-week after an eight-day rally. The shares of Western Union are cheap and could benefit as the economic recovery matures. The highlights of the U.S. stock market for the week ending March 19, 2010 are discussed.

US stock markets rose to their highest level in 17 months in March 2010, but investors remained indifferent and distrustful. The shares of Boeing could rise from $70 to $77 as the company's maturing development programs result in reduced expenses.

Teva Pharmaceutical's pursuit of Ratiopharm is being increasingly thwarted by rival suitors that include Pfizer. Kimberly-Clark boosted their dividends for the 38th consecutive year but investors may want to wait for the March 22, 2010 meeting before buying shares. The highlights of the U.S. stock market for the week ending March 5, 2010 is discussed.

The first stock-market correction of 2010 has been mild and it began when the Federal Reserve raised the interest rate for emergency loans for banks. The prospects of Priceline, Stryker, Zimmer, and Smith & Nephew's shares are also discussed.

US stock markets broke a four-week losing streak in the second week of February 2010. The shares of Schweitzer-Mauduit, a tobacco paper and cigarette component maker, could fall in value due to a decision by Philip Morris to sample products made by Schweitzer's competitors.

Stocks fell for the fourth straight week by February 5, 2010 and swelling corporate profits are already counted in the stock market. The spinoff of the Madison Square Garden by Cablevision and its new shares and Eastman Kodak's first quarterly profits in over a year and their share performance are also discussed.

US stock markets declined in the last week of January 2009, finishing the month below end-2009 levels. Growth stocks do not command a premium despite the weaker global economy. The shares of Citrix Systems may rise from $42 to $52-60 due to the company's strong growth.

The factors that contributed to the 5.1 percent pullback in the U.S. stock market in the week ending January 22, 2010 are discussed. The performance of airline stocks and Warner Chilcott's shares are also discussed.