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Stocks are swimming in place as investors wait and hope for more transparency out of new Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen. Jon Corpina of Meridian Equity Partners hopes that as Ms. Yellen faces a variety of reporters at today's press conference, she'll give more detailed answers. Yellen is known for her ability to answer with a non-answer, but a tough crowd of financial reporters could cause her to divulge more details. Corpina also voiced concerns over the low trading volumes.

Oracle reported its fiscal third quarter earnings that missed most analyst expectations and the stock dropped 3% in trading as a result. Analysts though did not downgrade the stock and many instead raised their price targets. David Nelson, Chief Strategist at Belpointe Asset Management believes the battle at Oracle is over the cloud transition and the company's organic growth. Nelson thinks this dip is a buying opportunity based on past trading patterns.

Stocks were lower mid-morning but reversed just before midday as investors weighed the risk of military violence in the Ukraine and poor economic data from China against a still-stale domestic economic outlook. The Crimea will vote this weekend on whether to become part of Russia as the West threatens sanctions over such a move. Investors are recalibrating their expectations for Chinese growth after a stream of poor data from the second largest economy. Jane Searle speaks with Jon Corpina.

U.S. stocks opened in the red Friday but quickly bounced back amid concerns about China's growth and heightened global tensions over Ukraine. As a result of the showdown over Crimea, gold rose to fresh six-month highs on Friday morning of $1,388 an ounce and is headed for its biggest weekly gain in four weeks. Herbalife shares are in the spotlight again after it pushed back its annual shareholder meeting by five days so it can continue talks with activist investor Carl Icahn.

​Aeropostale's loss was wider than expected and the retailer announced a deal with a private equity firm to take on debt financing--sending shares down double digits as we get ready for the open. SeaWorld might be a "blackfish" to environmental rights activists, but the stock surprised to the upside on record revenue. The question next is if its parks can maintain attendance after a controversial documentary. And Jim Cramer makes a healthcare pick to diversify his portfolio. Jonathan Marino at the Nasdaq Marketsite in Times Square, March 14, 2014.

Stocks ceded early gains on better U.S. jobs and retail sales data amid reports of heightened Russian aggression in the Ukraine. Meanwhile, Chinese growth fears lingered as a poor economic data stream continued from the world's second largest economy. Equities took their cue from a cautious tone in bond markets, with macroeconomics again overshadowing positive domestic news. Poor sentiment on emerging markets is slated to dictate sentiment this year.

Stocks are lower at midday after Goldman Sachs lowered its U.S. GDP forecasts, reversing early gains on better jobs and retail sales data. Concerns around Chinese growth continue to plague investors, who are reassessing their view of the world's second-largest economy amid worries around problem loans and export demand. Tensions in the Ukraine are adding to uncertainty ahead of a weekend vote on whether the Crimea should join Russia. TheStreet's Jane Searle speaks with Ben Willis at the NYSE.

U.S. stocks opened to the positive side Thursday, helped by better than expected economic data. February retail sales rose a Street-beating .3%, after falling .4% in January. Meanwhile weekly jobless claims came in at 315,000, which beat the consensus estimate of 330,000. Plug Power shares opened over 20% higher after the fuel-cell maker reported an in-line 8 cents a share loss on stronger-than-expected revenue of $8 million, up 35.5%. Finally, Aeropostale reports earnings after the bell today.

A slew of earnings are on the way, and some might have a big impact on retail M&A: Aeropostale is set to report this morning, hoping to avoid deeper losses. Hertz will report earnings as well, and Dollar General looks to continue its roll this morning when it reveals numbers. SeaWorld will announce results after the bell and Jim Cramer is making a capital markets play, buying on a dip.

Jim Cramer likes one company he says is a great play on healthcare, and overdue. Are expanding businesses in the PBM space the best play for shareholders? Men's Wearhouse doesn't like the way its most recent earnings report looks, but will investors give it a mulligan after its M&A slugfest with the Jos. A. Bank board? And Verifone wows with earnings--see how much upside investors are looking at this morning.

Markets closed lower after falls in oil, copper and iron ore prices, following poor export data from China on Monday. Fears are rising around the growth trajectory for China, the world's largest emerging economy. Meanwhile, Ukraine tensions continue amid a gridlock in talks between Russia and the US. The Crimea will vote mid-March on whether to join Russia. Geopolitical threats are seen as the biggest risk to equities after five years of a bull market. Jane Searle speaks with Mark Newton at the NYSE.

Markets were fluctuating between on Tuesday as the U.S. and Russia were gridlocked in talks over the Ukraine. The European Union has told Russia it will risk more sanctions if it does not change it intentions in the Crimea by next week. The Crimea will vote this month on whether to become part of Russia. Poor Chinese export data continues to weigh on investors' minds, though industrial commodities made some recovery from Monday's losses. Jane Searle speaks with Virtu Financial's Matt Cheslock.

It will be a busy morning for traders watching the U.S. retail sector: Urban Outfitters reported numbers after the bell, and disappointed. We're still awaiting earnings from Dick's Sporting Goods and American Eagle Outfitters. Caesars Entertainment will report after the bell, and Jim Cramer is selling one energy stock that has traded up over the last six months--and replacing it with a bet he feels is set to outperform. Jonathan Marino at the Nasdaq Marketsite in Times Square, March 11, 2014.

Markets close lower after poor export data from China, the world's second largest economy, reignites fears around its growth slowdown. The iron ore price nosedived to its lowest level in around 18 months in response, with commodity-based and mining stocks among the worst performers. A missing Malaysian Airlines flight has raised the prospect of terrorism, unsettling sentiment, while Russia continues to threaten cutting gas supplies to the Ukraine.

Despite weakness in Asia and worsening tensions in Ukraine, Europe showed some resilience in morning trading Monday. Rolls-Royce is set to buy out its diesel engine joint venture partner Daimler for more than $3 billion. French mobile telecoms market gets a boost, while Chiquita will take control of its Irish banana rival in an all-share deal valued at over $1 billion. India rallies on election hopes, but China's exports disappoint