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Latest News in Stock Market and Investments – March 31, 2011

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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 investors.

Stocks boosted by Home Depot, Verizon, Amazon

U.S. stocks finished near session highs Tuesday, thanks to solid gains in telecommunication and retail stocks, and as investors shrugged off ongoing global concerns.

How to make money from rising food prices

While the Federal Reserve claims that inflation remains low, your grocery and restaurant bills have probably convinced you otherwise.

Oil prices bounce back

Oil prices rose Tuesday, erasing earlier losses, as investors remain focused on geopolitical risks and the outlook for global energy demand.

Stocks snap 3-day winning streak

U.S. stocks finished slightly lower Wednesday, drifting into the red during the final hour of trading as volumes remained lackluster and cautious investors 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.

Investors focus on jobs

As Wall Street continues to digest events overseas, investors will focus on the U.S. job market this week.

Bonds caught in tug-of-war

Caught between geopolitical and environmental disasters worldwide, a tepid U.S. economic recovery and long-term fiscal debt issue, the bond market has been trading in a pretty tight range lately.

Tech earnings lift stocks

U.S. stocks posted solid gains on Thursday, as positive earnings in the technology sector offset ongoing concerns related to Japan and spreading unrest in the Middle East.

Oil – near $106 and rising

Crude oil prices moved above $106 a barrel again Thursday before retreating, as a confluence of war, natural disasters and Japan’s nuclear problems unnerved investors.

Euro gains as inflation concern trumps debt fear

The euro gained ground in Thursday trading as Europe’s fight against inflation appeared to take precedence over a renewal of the continent’s debt crisis.

Treasuries fall after $7 billion Fed purchase

Treasury prices fell back slightly after the Federal Reserve purchased $7.56 billion in government bonds Wednesday.

$105 oil: ‘It’s the perfect storm’

Tensions in the Middle East and Libya show no signs of abating. Japan is dealing with post-earthquake rebuilding and major nuclear issues. And the U.S. is entering prime driving season.

Stocks face ‘tremendous’ risks

After three days of rallying to reclaim pre-Japan earthquake levels, U.S. stocks slipped back into the red on Tuesday. Fatigued investors took a step back and considered lingering problems in Japan and across the Arab world.

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