Tech stocks fuel broad rally U.S. stocks surged at Wednesday’s open, led by Intel and other tech shares. Hedge fund war chest tops $2 trillion Hedge funds reached a milestone in the first quarter, amassing over $2 trillion in capital for the first time ever, an industry tracker said Tuesday. Nasdaq and ICE sweeten NYSE [...]
April 20 2011 | Stock Market News | No Comments »
Muni bonds that won’t blow up The municipal bond market is finally starting to recover from a severe winter slump, and some experts say the outlook for state and local government debt is sunnier than ever. Green shoots? Check the yield curve If you’re looking for a sign that the economy may be on the [...]
April 15 2011 | Stock Market News | No Comments »
Stocks cling to gains as JPMorgan slips U.S. stocks rose Wednesday, following two lackluster sessions, but the gains were modest as investors weighed JPMorgan Chase’s solid quarterly profit against the bank’s downbeat comments. Stocks headed for weak open U.S. stocks were headed for a weak open Tuesday, after Cisco announced impending job cuts, and Japanese [...]
April 13 2011 | Stock Market News | No Comments »
Stocks gain on jobs and energy optimism Stocks ended Wednesday with solid gains, as investors welcomed two reports on job growth. Bond yields ‘too low to make safety worth it’ Bond yields have been clawing back from a steep drop two weeks ago, but they’re still stuck in a tight range that limits return for [...]
March 31 2011 | Stock Market News | No Comments »
Stocks advance for 4th day U.S. stocks advanced for a fourth straight session Monday, but the gains were modest as investors remained cautious and continued to focus on global developments. Oil slips, but gas keeps climbing Oil prices came under pressure Monday, tumbling below $104 a barrel, but gasoline prices continued to move higher nationwide. [...]
March 28 2011 | Stock Market News | No Comments »
Earnings help stocks edge higher U.S. stocks edged higher in Thursday as investors remain on edge about Japan’s recovery and spreading unrest in the Middle East. Oil – above $106 and rising Crude oil prices moved above $106 a barrel again Thursday, as a confluence of war, natural disasters and Japan’s nuclear problems unnerved investors. [...]
March 24 2011 | Stock Market News | No Comments »
Stocks rally after two-day drubbing U.S. stocks rallied right out of the gate Thursday, after two days of heavy selling, as investors cheered strong results from FedEx while keeping an eye on the ongoing crisis in Japan. Stocks end sharply lower The sell-off in U.S. stocks accelerated Wednesday afternoon, with all three major indexes down [...]
March 17 2011 | Stock Market News | No Comments »
Stocks turn lower on higher oil and gold U.S. stocks are already on a bumpy ride less than two hours into trading Monday, as surging oil and gold prices keep investors on edge. Middle East tensions ‘anchor’ bond market Treasuries continue to trade in a narrow range as geopolitical worries play tug-of-war with improving U.S. [...]
March 07 2011 | Stock Market News | No Comments »
Bonds ping-pong in narrow range Treasury yields are stuck in a pretty narrow trading range as investors weigh renewed optimism about the U.S. economic recovery against geopolitical tensions overseas. Green shoots? Check the yield curve If you’re looking for a sign that the economy may be on the mend, look no further than the Treasury [...]
March 03 2011 | Stock Market News | No Comments »
Stocks start the week on a positive note Stocks opened higher Monday morning, as investors welcomed a report showing a larger-than-expected increase in personal income and saving. Government shutdown? Wall Street isn’t worried The looming threat of a government shutdown isn’t causing investors to panic. Oil prices retreat after spike Oil prices fell Monday, retreating [...]
February 28 2011 | Stock Market News | No Comments »
