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Latest News in Stock Market and Investments – August 16, 2010

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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 the worst of times for ones with a major presence in the big business market.

Dollar advances on global slowdown fears

The dollar turned higher this week as jittery investors flocked to the greenback for its safe-haven appeal amid fears of a global economic slowdown.

Anxiety hangs over world markets

Investors were guarded Thursday, a day after fears about the economic recovery triggered a global market rout.

European stocks: Still valuable

David Marcus’s past is filled with triumph and defeat. In the ’90s he was a star protg of mutual fund king Michael Price, the value manager who made a killing for investors in his Mutual Series funds. Marcus ran three funds there with more than $14 billion in assets and was labeled a European stock-picking ace by the press.

The Fed ate my savings!

If you are a responsible saver, the Federal Reserve isn’t doing any you favors.

Stocks get a beatdown on global concerns

Stocks slid to close sharply lower Wednesday after a report showed the U.S. trade gap widened, and foreign data cast doubt on overseas demand for American goods.

Why does everyone hate Microsoft?

Why don’t investors love Microsoft?

Oil falls on downbeat economic data, stronger dollar

Oil once again trailed below $80 a barrel Wednesday, as investors mulled over dismal economic news from China, a bearish forecast from the Federal Reserve and a stronger dollar.

Dollar hits 15-year low against yen

The dollar fell to a 15-year low against the Japanese yen Wednesday, as investors flocked to safe-haven trades after weak economic data was released by China and the Federal Reserve posted a bearish outlook.

Stocks recoup losses after Fed

Stocks pared sharp losses to close only modestly lower Tuesday after the Federal Reserve took a cautious stance about the recovery.

Treasurys rise after Fed

Prices for U.S. Treasurys gained Tuesday after the Federal Reserve announced plans to reinvest in the market and issued a cautious economic outlook.

Dollar erases gains after Fed grows more pessimistic

The dollar fell against the yen and pared back earlier gains against the euro after the Federal Reserve cast a shadow over hopes for a stronger economic recovery.

Stocks hold gains ahead of Fed

Stocks ended higher Monday as investors signaled modest optimism in the economic recovery, ahead of a highly anticipated statement from the Federal Reserve.

Wall Street: Eyes on the Fed

As the euphoria of corporate earnings season fades, the stock market could drift in a narrow range this week as investors come to grips with the prospect of a sluggish economic recovery.

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