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Today is Monday, May 3. Let's get ready for the trading week!

 

Happy Monday! Futures are on the rise to start the week. Dow contracts are up 0.5% this morning, and S&P 500 futures are up 0.4%. Investors are hoping that gains will hold so they can start the month on a positive note after a blowout performance in May.

 

 

The S&P 500 had its best performance since November in April. The index closed April hovering near all-time highs and set several records during the course of the month. It will be hard for the rally to maintain its fervid pace, but it's not slowing down yet.

 

 

The U.S.'s leading central banker, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, will speak via a virtual conference at 2:20 p.m. As usual, Wall Street and Main Street will both be listening closely to gain additional insights into the Fed's plan for monetary policy moving forward.

 

  

 

Spring is in full swing and Bitcoin is rallying with a vengeance again after a brief pullback.

One look at BTC's chart and it's clear: This cryptocurrency is here to stay!

 

Bitcoin could top $100K before the year is done, but you could miss out profits if you wait too long.

 

These 7 Bitcoin stocks are perfect "buy-now" candidates for anyone looking to add quick crypto exposure to their portfolio.

Best of all, you don't need a fancy crypto wallet or other complex software. You can trade these stocks with a standard broker.

 

 

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Wishing you big returns on your investments this week, as always!