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Stocks fall on European jitters
U.S. stocks fell Tuesday as renewed worries about European banks sent financial stocks slipping and investors flocking to such safe-haven assets as the dollar, Treasurys and gold.
The new young investor: Shunning stocks
When 18-year-old Robert White decided to jumpstart his retirement plan, he invested his life savings of $25,000 into an aggressive [...]
September 07 2010 | Stock Market News | No Comments »
Stocks set to jump at open
U.S. stocks were poised to start September with a bang Wednesday, as investors aimed to put last month’s dour performance behind them.
Stocks end August with a whimper
Stocks were little changed at the end of a choppy session Tuesday, closing out a lackluster August for the market, as investors weighed meeting [...]
September 01 2010 | Stock Market News | No Comments »
Housing gloom hangs over stocks
Another day of dismal housing news sent stocks lower Wednesday, after a government report showed new home sales dropped to a record low.
Stocks lose big on home sales shock
U.S. stocks closed sharply lower Tuesday after a report showing showing a worse-than-expected plunge in existing home sales reignited fears about an economic [...]
August 25 2010 | Stock Market News | No Comments »
Treasury yields end rough week mixed
Treasury yields were mixed Friday, hovering near yearly lows hit earlier in the week, as stocks slipped and investors remained jittery about the economy.
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 [...]
August 20 2010 | Stock Market News | No Comments »
Stocks poised for a weak start
Stocks were poised for a slightly weaker start, as investors digested data that showed Japan’s economy slowed sharply last quarter. Investors are also awaiting U.S. manufacturing and housing reports.
Consumer tech: Bubble or boom?
It’s a tale of two tech sectors: It’s the best of times for companies catering to consumers, but [...]
August 16 2010 | Stock Market News | No Comments »
Stocks set to start day mixed
U.S. stocks were lackluster during premarket trading on Tuesday, as investors mulled the previous session’s big run-up.
What worry? Stocks roar
Stocks rallied Monday, extending last month’s gains, as investors welcomed upbeat economic reports and strong earnings from European banks.
Is Berkshire Hathaway’s stock overvalued?
Warren Buffett likes to say his ideal investment horizon [...]
August 03 2010 | Stock Market News | No Comments »
Stocks start August with a bang
Stocks added to early gains Monday after upbeat economic data added to optimism about strong bank earnings in Europe.
Oil surges through $80 a barrel
Oil prices surged past the $80-a-barrel mark Monday to their highest level in three months, as investors regained confidence in the global economic recovery.
Treasurys slip on world [...]
August 02 2010 | Stock Market News | No Comments »
Stocks slump as economic growth slows
Stocks opened sharply lower Friday after government data showed U.S. economic growth was weaker than expected in the second quarter, adding to concerns that the recovery is waning.
Stocks edge lower
Stocks slid Thursday, although they finished off their session lows, as investors weighed cautious comments from a regional Federal Reserve president [...]
July 30 2010 | Stock Market News | No Comments »
Stocks set for tepid start
U.S. stocks were set for a weak start Monday, as investors awaited a report on new home sales and braced for another round of earnings due out this week.
Market will ‘drift for the rest of summer’
As a strong July draws to a close, the earnings reporting period is just heating up, [...]
July 26 2010 | Stock Market News | No Comments »
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