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 minutes from the Federal Reserve against upbeat economic reports.
Stocks drop as fear returns
Stocks fell sharply late Monday, ending a lackluster session more than 1% lower, as the tone on Wall Street turned bearish ahead of big economic reports due later this week.
Saks stock shoots up 20% on buyout rumors
Shares of luxury retailer Saks surged Tuesday after a British newspaper said the company could soon get a buyout offer of $1.7 billion.
Wall Street: A ‘huge’ week ahead
It may be the end of August, but the summer doldrums aren’t over yet.
Stocks shake off recovery jitters
The economy is slowing, the Fed is cautious about the recovery and the world’s biggest chipmaker is lowering its sales forecast. But stocks rallied more than 1% Friday.
Stocks slump on slowdown fears
Stocks slipped Thursday, erasing earlier gains as worries about a sputtering economy overshadowed a better-than-expected report on jobless claims.
Stocks recover from housing blues
Stocks finished higher Wednesday after spending most of the day in the red, following another round of dismal housing news.
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 slowdown.
Global economy going nowhere fast
So much for merger mania getting investors excited.
BlackBerry crumble: Why RIM is in trouble
In many businesses, it’s not the worst thing in the world to be second or even third biggest.
Stocks slump at the close
U.S. stocks ended a choppy day of trading lower Monday, as a dismal economic outlook overshadowed earlier optimism fueled by takeover talk.
Treasurys edge higher
Prices for U.S. Treasurys rose slightly Monday as investors braced for $102 billion in auctions and several economic reports.
Stocks in for summer slip ‘n’ slide
Stocks are likely to face another choppy, downtrodden week, but that’s no big surprise.
5 investing bubbles
Even after multiple crashes, investors still tend to pile into overheated sectors. From the Chinese economy to gold, a look at the biggest risks today.
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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 slowdown.
Global economy going nowhere fast
So much for merger mania getting investors excited.
BlackBerry crumble: Why RIM is in trouble
In many businesses, it’s not the worst thing in the world to be second or even third biggest.
Stocks slump at the close
U.S. stocks ended a choppy day of trading lower Monday, as a dismal economic outlook overshadowed earlier optimism fueled by takeover talk.
Treasurys edge higher
Prices for U.S. Treasurys rose slightly Monday as investors braced for $102 billion in auctions and several economic reports.
Stocks in for summer slip ‘n’ slide
Stocks are likely to face another choppy, downtrodden week, but that’s no big surprise.
5 investing bubbles
Even after multiple crashes, investors still tend to pile into overheated sectors. From the Chinese economy to gold, a look at the biggest risks today.
Dow and S&P post 2nd week of losses
Stocks ended mostly lower Friday as investors continued to react to the week’s downbeat economic reports that have raised concern about a double-dip recession.
Treasury yields end rough week higher
Treasury yields rebounded Friday after hovering near yearly lows in earlier trading, as stocks trimmed losses.
‘Historically bad week’ for oil
It’s been a dismal week for the economy all around, with an abundance of gloomy data pummeling recovery hopes. The oil market felt the brunt of the blows.
Treasury yields slip to yearly lows … again
Treasury yields slid Thursday after a report from the government showed a surprise jump in initial jobless claims to the highest level in nine months.
Stocks that can take a double dip
Personally, I have no idea whether the economy is headed for a double-dip downturn, as some now predict. And frankly, no one else does either.
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.
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.
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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 yield curve — a closely monitored harbinger of the economy.
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Treasury yields slip to yearly lows … again
Treasury yields slid Thursday after a report from the government showed a surprise jump in initial jobless claims to the highest level in nine months.
10-year yield sinks to 17-month low
Treasury yields dropped to yearly lows Monday as fears about the global economic recovery continued to shake investor confidence.
10-year yield hits 16-month low
The 10-year yield hit a 16-month low on Friday as worries about an economic slowdown lingered and investors remained cautious going into the weekend.
Treasurys retreat as stocks firm
Treasurys fell Thursday as the government completed the last of three auctions this week totaling $74 billion and a recovery in the stock market undermined demand for the safety of U.S. debt.
Treasurys rise on economic jitters
Treasurys rose Wednesday as investors flocked to the security of U.S. debt amid concerns about a global economic slowdown.
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.
Treasurys set to post weekly gain after jobs report
Treasurys surged and are on track to post weekly gains Friday as investors changed their focus from company earnings to economic data, including the government’s worse-than-expected monthly jobs report.
Treasurys advance on jump in jobless claims
Treasurys rallied Thursday after a report showed that jobless claims spiked to the highest level in three months.
Treasurys down on jobs reports
Treasurys fell Wednesday, after the government announced a $74 billion quarterly refunding and there was a better-than-expected report on private sector job growth.
Treasurys rise on downbeat economic reports
Treasurys edged up Tuesday as stocks fell after downbeat economic reports and investors questioned whether the Federal Reserve will restart a bond-buying program to pump more stimulus into the economy.
Treasurys slip on world market gains
Treasurys fell Monday after strong European bank earnings and upbeat economic reports boosted investors’ appetite for risk.
Treasurys rise on weaker GDP
A weaker-than-expected government report on the economy sent investors flocking back into Treasurys Friday, pushing the prices up on U.S. debt and driving yields down.
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